Message from MHI: Welcome to Modex

As Chairman of MHI and on behalf of our officers and members, it is my privilege to welcome you to Modex 2020.

Modex 2020 will be four days of non-stop solutions for your manufacturing and supply chain operations. Modex exhibits and educational offerings will be on one contiguous BC Hall at the Georgia World Congress Center. Your badge will provide you entrance to the exhibits, as well as all keynotes and show floor seminars.

To make it easier for you to find the solutions you need, Modex’s 950 exhibits are organized into convenient solution-specific centers: manufacturing and assembly; information technology (IT); fulfillment and delivery; transportation and logistics; and emerging technologies.

The Modex Supply Chain Conference includes theater centers featuring more than 150 show floor educational seminars. The theaters for Emerging Technologies, IoT 101 Digital Transformation University and Transportation & Logistics will include open air, town hall style theater presentations while the Knowledge Center’s nine theaters will have more traditional theater seating. Please consult your Expo Guide for titles, locations and times of these educational sessions. You can also download the official app at modexshow.com/app to have all this information at your fingertips.

The show will also four feature keynotes today, tomorrow and Wednesday that will explore many issues and trends impacting supply chains. Today, ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (2017-2019) will be the focus of a keynote conversation moderated by DC Velocity Group editorial director Mitch Mac Donald at 8:45 a.m. in the Thomas Murphy Ballroom.

In addition, we will announce the 2020 MHI Innovation Award winners during Wednesday’s MHI Industry Night with comedian Hasan Minhaj. This award showcases new products and innovations presented by exhibitors. The winners will be chosen in three categories: Best New Innovation, Best IT Innovation and Best Innovation of an Existing Product. If you would like to attend Industry Night, tickets are $50 and can be purchased at Registration on Level 4.

Modex offers many opportunities to connect with your peers in Networking Lounge and in the Backyard. Both spots offer opportunities to meet and network with other attendees as well as Wi-Fi and e-mail kiosks. Don’t miss the variety of Atlanta-based food trucks and entertainment options in the Backyard! There is also an MHI Young Professionals Meet and Greet from 5:00–6:30 p.m.. If you are a young professional in the industry, I strongly recommend you attend this event.

MHI is proud to sponsor Modex and ProMat 2021 (April 12-15, 2021 at Chicago’s McCormick Place) and to represent the industry that provides the essential solutions that make supply chains work. For more information on MHI programs, visit the MHI booth located in Booth 10030 on the show floor or visit mhi.org.

Enjoy Modex 2020!

Brett Wood,
Chairman, MHI