Attend ProMat 2025: March 17-20, 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago

Discover the latest solutions to move your business forward as industry-leading innovators showcase their latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain equipment and systems at ProMat 2025, March 17-20, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

ProMat is the place where manufacturing and supply chain professionals help build the future of supply chains to discover that trend or technology that will take their supply chain to the next level of success.

With over 1,000 of the world’s leading manufacturing and supply chain solution providers under one roof, ProMat 2025 puts you face‑to-face with the people, technologies and game-changing ideas that are shaping this industry’s future.

Only at ProMat can you:

  • Experience the latest innovations from more than 1000 solution providers;
  • Get to know the latest ideas that boost productivity in four keynotes and in more than 200 seminars;
  • Build strong business partnerships with suppliers from all over the world;
  • See practical demonstrations of the latest technologies and innovations.

ProMat 2025 is the only trade show where you can personally see the best solutions and innovations that the industry has to offer in action and where you will meet the leading suppliers in person. There is no additional charge to attend exhibitions and conference sessions.

Whatever solutions you need to succeed, from manufacturing innovation to inspiration for your supply chain, you’ll find it all at ProMat. Come and see what’s new and what the future holds for your supply chain operations.

Show Exhibit Hours:

Monday – March 17, 2025 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday – March 18, 2025 10 am – 5 p.m.

Wednesday – March 19, 2025 10 am – 5 p.m.

Thursday – March 20, 2025 9 am – 1 pm*

*Lake side hall will open at 9 a.m. each show day

Learn more and register online.

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