When the largest manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2026, MODEX, returns to Atlanta on April 13, it will include more than 1,000 exhibitors from leading solution providers and a comprehensive educational conference focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations.
What’s Related
MODEX 2026 exhibits will represent all segments of the materials handling, logistics, and transportation industry, from traditional, manual equipment to computerized, automated systems and smart, connected supply chain technologies and last-mile logistics.
“Only MODEX delivers face-to-face business interactions and immersive firsthand experiences with cutting-edge supply chain equipment, technology, and solutions,” says John Paxton, CEO, MHI. “The value of seeing and operating these solutions in-person, in action on the exhibition floor, participating in informative educational sessions, and connecting with industry thought leaders and innovators is critical to taking your operations to the next level of excellence.”
In addition to the exhibits, MODEX will feature five keynotes and more than 200 on-floor educational sessions covering leading trends, best practices, and state-of-the-art equipment and technology solutions to make manufacturing and the entire supply chain more resilient, efficient, and profitable.
Show hours
Monday, April 13: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 16: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Halls B and C open at 10 a.m. daily
Special Events And Community Programs
MODEX also puts a spotlight on workforce development and networking:
Women in the Supply Chain Industry Forum on April 13, in partnership with MHEDA and WERC.
MHI Young Professionals Network Reception on April 13.
Student Day on April 15, in partnership with WERC, CICMHE, MHEDA, and MHEFI, provided more than 400 students with exposure to the latest supply chain technologies.
From strategy to speed, keynotes set the pace
MODEX 2026 features a mix of supply chain leadership and big-name speakers.
April 13: Richard McPhail, CFO, The Home Depot
McPhail will discuss leadership, nearshoring, digitization and lessons from the front lines of retail supply chains.
April 14: Salim Ismail, Founder and Chairman, OpenExO
Ismail will focus on how exponential thinking, AI, IoT and automation can reshape supply chain operations for a fast-changing world.
April 15: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
The NASCAR legend will share stories about perseverance, leadership and carrying a legacy forward.
April 15: 2026 MHI Annual Industry Report Panel
Wanda Johnson of Deloitte joins MHI CEO John Paxton to present findings from the 2026 MHI Annual Industry Report, followed by a panel of industry leaders.
Industry Night With Jim Gaffigan
Five-time Grammy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan headlines MHI Industry Night on April 15. Tickets are $75 and include beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres. One attendee will also win a $30,000 vacation prize.
Industry Night tickets are $75 per person and include beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. The door prize for this event will be a trip of a lifetime vacation valued at $30,000.
Spotlight on supply chain startups
In an industry defined by constant motion, standing still isn’t an option. As supply chains adapt to shifting markets, labor challenges and rapid technological change, startups play a growing role in pushing innovation forward.
At MODEX, that energy takes center stage at the StartUp Pavilion and Pitch Competition, where emerging companies showcase breakthrough solutions designed to keep supply chains moving. The StartUp Pavilion—which initially debuted at MODEX 2024—will showcase 14 emerging companies whose breakthrough technologies are shaping the future of manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.
A live Startup Pitch Contest anchors the StartUp Pavilion on Tuesday, April 14, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the StartUp Theater. Paul Trainor, MHI’s exhibit sales manager, says three finalists will present their solutions in an interactive session before a live judging panel of supply chain practitioners.
“One standout StartUp will be crowned the winner and awarded a $10,000 prize during Wednesday evening’s MHI Industry Night,” says Trainor, “making this a must-see event for anyone focused on what’s next in supply chain innovation.”
Inside the packed on-floor education lineup at MODEX 2026
Whether you’re looking for a refresher course on supply chain risk mitigation, want to learn about emerging supply chain technology or need help managing your workforce, MODEX ’s on-floor educational seminars feature something for everyone.
This year, the event will feature 180 seminars across 13 theaters. The 10 tracks include automation and robotics, distribution and warehousing, manufacturing planning and sourcing, and sustainability and alternative energy, among others.
Rachel Picot, exhibitor services coordinator at MHI, says there will also be a new “Supply Chain Resiliency Theater” in Hall A. This theater features presentations and panel discussions focused on the latest product and technology developments that companies can use to “ensure that supply chains can anticipate, adapt to and recover from disruptions,” she says.
MODEX 2026 will also feature the MHI Industry Group Theater, which debuted at ProMat 2025. “Because of its success, we’re bringing it to MODEX ,” says Picot.
The theater features sessions presented only by MHI’s industry groups, which provide a forum for members to exchange knowledge, insights and best practices specific to their area of expertise and to create educational content for the market.
After MODEX 2026, Picot says digital entry will be available to all attendees, providing instant access to over 1,000 exhibitor showcases, 180 on-floor seminars, four keynotes, and more.
You’ll find the on-floor seminar directly here.
