{"id":9014,"date":"2026-09-22T05:05:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T10:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/?p=9014"},"modified":"2026-09-22T14:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T19:08:50","slug":"promat-the-biggest-manufacturing-and-supply-chain-event-of-2025-returns-to-chicago-april-19-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/22\/promat-the-biggest-manufacturing-and-supply-chain-event-of-2025-returns-to-chicago-april-19-21\/","title":{"rendered":"ProMat, the Biggest Manufacturing and Supply Chain Event of 2025, Returns to Chicago April 19\u201121"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event is where the supply chain industry comes together to put the latest equipment and tech in focus, learn the latest trends, and connect with key expertsMHI News<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a class=\"lightboxPictureWrap\" href=\"https:\/\/openlightbox\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images-cdn.dashdigital.com\/mhiq\/0426_volume_14__issue_4\/data\/articles\/img\/074.jpg\" alt=\"promat logo\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHEN THE PREMIER<\/strong> manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2027, ProMat, returns to Chicago on April 19, it will include 1,200+ exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of over 200 sessions focusing on best\u2011in\u2011class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations. ProMat exhibits will represent all segments of the material handling, logistics and transportation industry, from traditional, manual equipment to automated systems and smart, AI\u2011connected supply chain technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;ProMat gives manufacturing and supply chain professionals a front\u2011row seat to the technology and innovation reshaping our industry,&#8221; John Paxton, CEO, MHI, said. &#8220;There\u2019s no better place for this community to connect, explore, learn and experience it all firsthand.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;ProMat is where innovation becomes hands\u2011on,&#8221; Daniel McKinnon, chief exhibitions officer, MHI, said. &#8220;From live demonstrations to world\u2011class education, it\u2019s the one event manufacturing and supply chain leaders can\u2019t afford to skip.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PROMAT 2027 CONFERENCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the exhibits, the ProMat Conference will include three keynotes and 200 educational seminars covering leading trends, best practices and state\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art equipment and technology solutions that can make manufacturing and the entire supply chain work more resiliently, efficiently and profitably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>April 19 Keynote: Keynote Panel: Preview of MHI 2027 Annual Industry Report<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Paxton, CEO, MHI, and Wanda Johnson, Deloitte Consulting LLP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>April 20 Keynote: Innovation at Scale: Mastering a Proven Algorithm for Success<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John McNeill, CEO of DVx Ventures, former president of Tesla<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>April 21 Keynote: A Conversation with Coach Mike Krzyzewski: Victory Through Teamwork and Leadership<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 21: MHI Industry Night with Comedian Charlie Berens<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ProMat will feature the announcement of the 2027 MHI Innovation Award winners during an evening of food, drinks and entertainment from comedian Charlie Berens. Tickets to this event are $75. The door prize for this event will be a vacation of a lifetime. Trip value: $30,000. See official rules. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to MHEFI for the Material Handling Education Scholarships fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Women in the Supply Chain Industry Forum on April 19 at ProMat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MHI has partnered with Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) and the Warehousing, Education and Research Council (WERC) to bring an afternoon of discussion, education and networking for women in our industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MHI Young Professionals Network Reception on April 19 at ProMat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event allows attendees to network and connect with young professionals in the material handling and supply chain industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ProMat Student Day on April 21<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MHI, in partnership with WERC, MHEDA, College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE), and the Material Handling Education Foundation (MHEFI) presents Student Day at ProMat 2027. This event features guided show floor tours to attract future talent to our industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ProMat is the largest manufacturing and supply chain expo held in North America and South America. The event will be held April 19\u201121 at Chicago\u2019s McCormick Place. 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