The 2026 Leadership Program cohort is sold out. Please email education@mhi.org for information on next year's program.
MHI’s Industry Leadership Program equips emerging and new leaders with the critical skills, insights, and industry knowledge needed to succeed and advance in the material handling and supply chain field. Through exposure to real-world challenges, leadership best practices, and strategic thinking, participants build capabilities in communication, collaboration, decision-making, and influence—skills essential for leading teams and driving impact early in their careers.
Join the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) for the 2026 RMI Education Summit. The event connects rack industry professionals for two days of education, networking, and collaboration focused on the latest trends, best practices, and industry insights. For registration information, please contact Anna Teter ateter@mhi.org and Alicia Garcia Alvarez aalvarez@mhi.org.
Join the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) for the 2026 RMI Education Summit. The event connects rack industry professionals for two days of education, networking, and collaboration focused on the latest trends, best practices, and industry insights. For registration information, please contact Anna Teter ateter@mhi.org and Alicia Garcia Alvarez aalvarez@mhi.org.
Where Supply Chain Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation, Connection, & Results
Join 300+ warehousing professionals, suppliers, educators, and students as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the premier supply chain event in the South Central Region.
YPN Book Club - Change the Culture, Change the Game
Categories
Virtual Event
Format
Virtual
When
Time zone
America/New_York (EDT)
Location
Virtual
Tags
Book Club, Communities, YPN, Networking
Communities
Young Professionals Network
Audience
Open to everyone
October: Change the Culture, Change the Game: The Breakthrough Strategy for Energizing Your Organization and Creating Accountability for Results by Roger Connors& Tom Smith -Focuses on how leaders can transform organizational culture to drive performance and accountability.
Hosted by Qimarox and AWL and powered by the Conveyor & Sortation Systems Group (CSS) and The Robotics Group (TRG), this event features facility tours, industry speakers, and networking with MHI members, academia, and end users. Registration details coming soon—stay tuned!
YPN Coffee Chat - November: Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Manager
Categories
Virtual Event
Format
Virtual
When
Time zone
America/New_York (EST)
Location
Virtual
Tags
Communities, YPN, Networking, Coffee Chats
Communities
Young Professionals Network
Audience
Open to everyone
Explore the challenges of stepping into a management or supervisor role—from delegating and giving feedback to leading with both confidence and humility in a new role.
Industry Hangout, Regional Events, Industry Hangouts
Audience
Open to everyone
Join us for an Industry Hangout at Gladstone's in Long Beach, California - where great conversations meet good times. Registration is FREE.
Hosted by MHI and WERC, this Industry Hangout is your chance to connect with fellow supply chain professionals in a fun, energetic atmosphere. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while expanding your network!
CSS is excited to host a Lunch & Learn at the Siemens MxD facility on Goose Island in Chicago on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
This event is a great opportunity to connect with peers from across the Midwest intralogistics community while learning more about the CSS Industry Group, its initiatives, and the value it provides to its members.
CSS is excited to host a Lunch & Learn at the Siemens MxD facility on Goose Island in Chicago on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
This event is a great opportunity to connect with peers from across the Midwest intralogistics community while learning more about the CSS Industry Group, its initiatives, and the value it provides to its members.
Following a provided lunch, attendees will experience a guided tour of Siemens’ capabilities at MxD and see firsthand how Siemens supports the future of intralogistics.
The MxD Experience will explore the full digital thread from a workshop-level perspective, including:
• Design and engineering
• Product variability management
• Multidisciplinary design collaboration
• Virtual commissioning
• Operator training
• System optimization
• Operational insights
• And more
Join us for an afternoon of networking, industry collaboration, and hands-on exposure to the technologies shaping the future of intralogistics.
WERC Facility Tours: The Real Real, hosted by VARGO and the WERC Region
Categories
Regional Event
Format
In person
When
Time zone
America/New_York (EST)
Location
Phoenix
AZ
Tags
Facility Tour, WERC
Audience
Open to everyone
WERC Facility Tours: The Real Real, hosted by VARGO and the WERC Region
Registration link coming soon
CSS Lunch & Learn @ Koerber
Categories
Regional Event
Format
In person
When
Time zone
America/New_York (EST)
Location
Dallas, Texas
Tags
Industry Groups, CSS
Audience
Open to everyone
CSS Lunch & Learn @ Koerber, Dallas TX
Registration link coming soon
ProMat 2027
Categories
Signature Events
Format
In person
When
Time zone
America/Chicago (CDT)
Location
Chicago, IL
USA
Audience
Open to everyone
This is the show where the industry's key decision-makers come together to source manufacturing and supply chain solutions.
From hands-on product demonstrations to one-on-one meetings, ProMat 2027 is where the supply chain industry converges to see the latest equipment and tech, connect with key suppliers and make strategic capital equipment decisions for their future operations.
Registration link coming soon
Spring Summit 2027
Categories
Signature Events
Format
In person
When
Time zone
America/New_York (EDT)
Location
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, NC
Tags
Spring Summit
Audience
Open to everyone
The MHI Spring Summit is a premier event held May 16-19, 2027 that brings together supply chain professionals from across the industry. This year's meeting will feature keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and Industry Group membership meetings.
The 2027 MHI Spring Summit will include networking opportunities and MHI members will have the opportunity to sit in on vertical-specific workgroups and industry meetings.
Registration link coming soon
Past events and recordings (3)
2026 Annual Conference
Categories
Signature Events
Format
In person
When
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles (PDT)
Location
Palm Springs, CA
USA
Audience
Open to everyone
Whether you're looking to increase your supply chain excellence, learn how to better integrate tech into your business, or increase your ROI in human capital, you'll find leading information about all things supply chain at the MHI Annual Conference.
The loading dock is evolving from a collection of standalone equipment into a connected, intelligent hub that drives safer, more efficient supply chain operations. In this MHI Supply Chain Tech Talk, LODEM industry experts Brett Lindstrom, Amanda Yaworsky and Rylee Moder explore how advancements in sensors, intelligent controllers and connected technologies are providing organizations with greater visibility, actionable data and operational insights.
At MODEX 2026, the premier manufacturing and supply chain experience, qualified buyers come to engage 1:1 with solution providers and supply chain experts like you.
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