ProMat 2027 Supply Chain Event Returns to Chicago: April 19–21


Manufacturing and supply chain professionals seeking resilient, efficient operations can access equipment, technology, and expertise in one place. ProMat 2027, the year’s largest supply chain event, returns to Chicago’s McCormick Place April 19–21. Registration is free.

ProMat at a Glance

ProMat highlights the supply chain with 1,200 exhibits, 200 education sessions, and three keynotes. Attendees can see the latest equipment and tech in action. Learn what’s next and leave with answers for your own operations. Exhibitors cover every segment of material handling, logistics and transportation.

Attendees can see, touch, and test solutions from exhibitors across every segment of material handling. These range from traditional equipment to automated systems and AI-connected technologies. The result is a complete picture of modern supply chain operations. Attendees get solutions to evaluate, compare, and connect in one place.

“ProMat gives manufacturing and supply chain professionals a front-row seat to the technology and innovation reshaping our industry,” says John Paxton, CEO of MHI. “There’s no better place for this community to connect, explore, learn, and experience it all firsthand.”

The ProMat event is built for operations, warehouse, distribution, logistics and manufacturing professionals at every level. From front-line managers to C-suite executives, it serves all. Over 50,000 attendees from across the United States and around the world attend the show each year.

Three Keynotes and 200 Education Sessions

> April 19 Keynote: Keynote Panel: Preview of MHI 2027 Annual Industry Report. Supply Chains of Tomorrow: Connected, Intelligent, and Always On.

– John Paxton, CEO of MHI, and Wanda Johnson of Deloitte Consulting LLP

> April 20 Keynote: Innovation at Scale—Mastering a Proven Algorithm for Success

– Jon McNeill, CEO of DVx Ventures, and former president of Tesla.

> April 21 Keynote: A Conversation with Coach Mike Krzyzewski: Victory Through Teamwork and Leadership. More Ways to Connect.

> April 21: MHI Industry Night with Charlie Berens.

ProMat also 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 is a lifetime vacation trip valued at $30,000.

Special Programs

> Women in the Supply Chain Industry Forum on April 19 at ProMat.

MHI has partnered with Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) and the Warehousing, Education and Research Council (WERC) to offer an afternoon of discussion, education, and networking for women in our industry.

> MHI Young Professionals Network Reception

MHI Young Professionals Network Reception will take place on April 19 at ProMat. This event helps attendees network and connect with young professionals in the handling and supply chain industry.

> ProMat Student Day

MHI partners with WERC, MHEDA, CICMHE, and the Material Handling Education Foundation (MHEFI). Student Day is on April 21.

“ProMat is where supply chain innovation becomes hands-on,” says Daniel McKinnon, chief exhibitions officer, MHI. “From live demonstrations to world-class education, it’s the one event manufacturing and supply chain leaders can’t afford to skip.”

ProMat is the largest manufacturing and supply chain expo held in 2027. It will be held April 19-21, 2027 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

For more information and free registration for ProMat, visit promatshow.com.

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