Attendees are looking to invest in AI, automation, robotics, and tech solutions to improve the speed and resiliency of their supply chain operations.With MODEX 2026 just over six weeks away, attendee registrations are tracking well above the last MODEX event in 2024. Looking at attendees that have registered to date, they are high in quality as well and represent the majority of the Fortune 1000, top 100 retailers, and top 100 consumer goods firms. We are also seeing record numbers of buying teams from these firms planning to attend.When attendees register, they are asked to answer a variety of demographic questions indicating their industry, product interest, buying authority and spending plans. Below are some highlights from current MODEX attendee demographics. 88% have buying power 80% are coming to see new products and innovations 65% are coming to network and learn 35% plan on spending over $1 million over the next 18 months 54% are corporate or senior management 33% are middle management or IT/Engineering 70% are looking for solutions for their distribution centers or warehouses 24% are looking for solutions for their manufacturing facilitiesWhen it comes to the solutions, MODEX 2026 attendees are looking for a wide range of equipment and technologies for their material handling and supply chain operations. However, there is a heightened interest in automation, robotics, autonomous vehicles, AI, and analytics. The top product interest categories for attendees currently are: Autonomous Mobile Robots Automated Storage / Retrieval Systems Robotics Conveyors and Sortation Systems Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Distribution & Warehousing Software Advanced Analytics Forklift Trucks and Autonomous Fork Trucks Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems Racks Pallets & Palletizers Order Fulfillment Automation, Order Picking & E-Commerce Automation Automatic Identification Products Batteries, Fuel, and Alternative Fuel Systems Lift Products Safety Equipment & Ergonomics Packaging & Unitizing Machinery & Materials Supply Chain Execution Systems & Software Supply Chain Security & Cybersecurity Parcel, Freight & Cargo DistributionThese statistics are an early indication of growth of the MODEX event and the high interest attendees in investing in the manufacturing and supply chain equipment and systems that will be showcased at MODEX.MODEX will be held April 13-16 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center and will be the most important week in 2026 for the manufacturing and supply chain industry. The event will feature over 1,000 exhibits, 200 educational seminars and 4 keynotes.For more information and to register for free admission to attend MODEX, visit modexshow.com.About MODEX MODEX 2026 will be held April 13-16, 2026, in Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. Over 1,000 exhibitors will showcase their solutions on MODEX’s show floor totaling over 625,000 square feet of manufacturing and supply chain solutions. MODEX exhibits will represent all segments of the material handling and supply chain logistics industry, from traditional manual equipment to computerized, automated systems, e-comm fulfillment, AI and last mile logistics. MODEX 2026 will also feature a comprehensive educational conference including keynotes and show floor educational seminars led by industry experts and leading authorities.About MHI MHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI’s over 1,000 members include material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, workforce solution providers, publishers and third-party logistics providers. MHI offers education, networking and solution sourcing for their members, the members’ customers, and the industry as a whole through programming and events. The association produces the ProMat and MODEX expositions that showcase the products and services of its member companies to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals. The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is a division of MHI and provides education and research to the warehousing, distribution, and logistics community.