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With only one week until ProMat, time is running out to get your team registered and find the tools and information you need to make the most of the biggest supply chain event of the year. Don't delay in innovating your supply chain - ProMat offers the solution-sourcing, education, and connections you will need to secure future success.
It’s time for supply chain professionals to assemble for the biggest innovation event of 2025! This video will help you get excited for all you can expect to see and experience at ProMat 2025. Supply chains are not only vital to the economy and commerce, they are very cool and tech-forward. ProMat is where the industry comes together to see what’s new and what’s next from the exhibits of 1,200 leading solution providers, four keynotes and over 200 educational sessions.
  
The ProMat issue of MHI Solutions contains a special section on all you can expect to see at the biggest supply chain event of 2025, plus articles on the following topics:
-Get Data in Good Shape for AI Success -Warehouse Automation: Best Practices in Collaborative Robotics and Autonomous Vehicle Deployments
-Thinking Outside the Grid
-Automated, Right‑sized Packaging
-The Supply Chain Workforce of the Future is More Diverse
-Identifying What to Automate in the Warehouse
-Addressing the Talent Gap
An increasingly volatile global trade and consumer landscape is putting pressure on supply chain professionals to revamp their operations. Supply chains are under significant strain, grappling with tariffs, shifting demand, and unpredictable disruptions—making traditional operational methods unsustainable. Enter ProMat 2025 – the event that brings the supply chain industry together to solve these challenges with innovation and a clear eye on the impact of leading supply chain trends.
From traditional material handling equipment and systems to automation and robotics to emerging software and technologies like IoT and AI, ProMat's three show halls will feature 1,200 of the leading supply chain providers and the largest and most comprehensive array of innovative supply chain solutions in 2025.
Conference News
ProMat is a huge show with 3 show floors, 1,200 exhibits, 4 keynotes and over 200 educational sessions. Don’t try to tackle it without a plan - and some comfortable shoes! Thankfully, it’s never been easier to plan your agenda so you can focus on getting the most out of the show by having adequate time to see the equipment and tech and attend the educational sessions of interest to you. The ProMat My Show Planner allows you to do just that, and your plan will automatically transferred to the ProMat app for efficient on-site use. You must be registered to use the planner, so if you have not registered yet, register now to utilize this important show resource.
The show also offers a wealth of educational content, including keynotes, and on-floor seminars covering everything from robotics and automation to artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability.
Tech, geopolitical change, and customer expectations for speed and efficiency are driving supply chains to reinvent themselves. New advancements in AI, robotics, and other technologies will provide opportunities to leapfrog the competition with efficiency and productivity gains while reducing one’s carbon footprint. All this change is putting performance pressure on manufacturing and supply chain professionals.
Join your peers and Taylor Elyse Morrison on March 17 and learn about the early signs of burnout, and how to develop your own burnout prevention toolkit. This event includes lunch and a networking reception, so it’s the perfect opportunity to connect with peers who understand the unique challenges of the supply chain industry. Both women and men are welcome to participate in this event. Separate registration and fees are required.
Keynotes, Sessions & Seminars
Former athlete-turned-coach and ProMat 2025 keynote speaker Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is making headlines in the world of college football with his electric coaching style, unapologetic humor, and refreshing sincerity. Known as “Prime Time” during his playing days, Sanders wasn’t just flashy—he made history as the first athlete to play in both the World Series and the Super Bowl.
If you work in the supply chain, you have likely been bombarded with information on the coming impact of AI. You can expect to hear even more about AI, especially agentic AI, in the coming months. Agentic AI solutions and applications will be on display and among the leading topics at ProMat 2025, including two ProMat keynotes that will cut through the hype and discuss the real-world impact on supply chains.
Which supply chain technologies will be transformative in 2025? That is one of the questions answered by the 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report. The findings of the report will be revealed during the 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report keynote, which is presented during ProMat.
The StartUp Pavilion is a specialized area at the front of ProMat’s Lakeside Hall show floor where companies showcase emerging supply chain tech and innovation. It’s the place to connect with trailblazing entrepreneurs, experience live demos, and witness the future taking shape right before your eyes. There will be a StartUp Pitch Contest on March 18 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. The StartUp Theater boasts a comprehensive schedule of educational sessions from industry experts on the latest supply chain innovation.
At ProMat 2025, you’ll have access to a wealth of supply chain expertise. 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 shaping the industry’s future. To help you stay informed about innovative technologies and the latest trends, we’re offering over 200 on-floor seminars along nine tracks.
Daily Schedule
Download this printable guide with information on everything ProMat including an exhibitor list, daily schedule of keynotes, educational sessions and networking events.
ProMat Insights
With 1,200 leading supply chain leaders displaying their innovation at ProMat 2025, there’s no shortage of action at McCormick Place. But if you find yourself with free time in the evening or are extending your stay, consider hitting Chicago’s River North neighborhood.
When traveling to ProMat 2025, sampling Chicago’s restaurant scene is always a perk. From historical establishments to takeout near the McCormick Place, we have assembled a list of recommended restaurants during your stay in the Windy City.
After a full day of learning, networking, and soaking in the energy of the trade show floor, nothing hits the spot like a great meal. Chicago, renowned for its food scene, offers plenty of dining options to make your evenings just as memorable as your days. To help you avoid any food faux pas (like ketchup on a hotdog—don’t do it in Chicago!), the MHI team has put together a list of our favorite restaurants.
Videos & Sponsors
MHI recently released the list of finalists for the 2025 MHI Innovation Awards. ProMat 2025 exhibitors submitted their most innovative supply chain equipment and technology solutions. After receiving 234 submissions, finalists were chosen as the most innovative products in four categories based on concept, value, and supply chain impact.
With 1,200+ exhibitors and endless solutions to explore, ProMat 2025 is the place to discover the future of manufacturing and supply chain innovation. To get to know ProMat exhibitors a little better, we have given exhibitors One Minute to Connect with you via a series of quick, engaging videos. Some are insightful, some are fun—but all are designed to help you find the right solutions for your business.
Networking
At ProMat 2025, innovation and connections happen everywhere—even over a great meal or a casual drink. That’s where ProMat Pier comes in. Located on the show floor in Lakeside Hall, this all-day destination is the perfect spot to take a break, meet up with peers, and enjoy some Chicago-style hospitality.
Known for his spot-on celebrity impressions, Jay Pharoah will put his comedic spin on MHI’s Industry Night at ProMat 2025. Pharaoh, a Saturday Night Live alum with six seasons under his belt recently released the comedy special Jared this past fall. To laugh along with him at ProMat, register to attend Industry Night.
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