MODEX Conference Highlights Keynotes from Cisco, Peter Diamandis and Kevin O’Leary

Organizers for the MODEX Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expo, which will be held April 4-7 at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center, say they expect over 850 exhibits from solution providers at the 2016 show. The conference will also feature over 100 sessions focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations.

The MODEX Conference will include four keynotes and a Supply Chain Education Summit with sessions from leading industry associations and educational institutions plus a track on the New Generation Supply Chain Workforce. The Conference also features over 100 show floor educational seminars covering leading trends, best practices, and state-of-the-art equipment and technology solutions that can make manufacturing and the entire supply chain work more efficiently and profitably. Supply Chain & Transportation USA sponsored by Reed Expositions, will once again collocated with MODEX. 

"MHI has expanded the educational and networking offerings at MODEX  to provide attendees with a better overall show experience and to connect them with the tools they need to address  manufacturing and supply chain challenges," says George Prest, CEO of MHI. "The goal is to bring the industry together for a week of networking, collaboration, education and solution sourcing.” 

Attendees can expect keynotes from the following industry leaders: 

The MHI Industry Night Celebration with the Blues Brothers will take place on April 6. Tickets to this event are $50 and include beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI).

Complete information on MODEX including complimentary show and educational session registration can be found online at MODEXShow.com.

MHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI members include material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, publishers, and third party logistics providers. The association sponsors the ProMat and MODEX expos to showcase the products and services of its member companies and to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals.