If there is any day that can top Day 1 at MODEX, it is Day 2. Today, there are so many options and so many opportunities. It is the perfect day to explore the expo floors, talk to the vendors and, when resting your feet, take in a couple of the 170+ education sessions. In addition, today we have Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN Dr. Sanjay Gupta as our keynote. He will be sharing insights about the pandemic and discussing ways to prepare for future health-related disruptions.

 

So, make sure your phone is charged, your walking shoes are on and you have a fresh pack of business cards, an old-fashioned or digital notebook and an open mind!

 

Also, don't forget to reference the MODEX 2022 Show Issue of MHI Solutions and the Expo Guide, both of which were created to help you customize your time at MODEX so your days are geared to what is most important to you.

 

The Georgia World Congress Center is fantastically huge—and can be slightly intimidating if you don't know the lay of the land. So, before racking up your steps (before even getting to the show floor!), take a quick peek at this handy online map that identifies some of the key areas for MODEX 2022 as well as the surrounding areas.

If you pre-registered for MODEX 2022, you should have received your registration confirmation email when you registered. Bring it to a registration kiosk when you arrive at the Georgia World Congress Center to retrieve your badge.

 

If you did not pre-register, proceed to the Registration Counter. Registration is in the Georgia World Congress Center, Building B, Level Four during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Wednesday, and 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursday. Lost badges may be replaced at the Registration Service Desk.

 

Download the MODEX 2022 mobile app on your Apple iPhone® or Android® smartphone. Quickly view exhibitor information, a schedule of MODEX, conference sessions and speaker information, and a map of the show floor. To download, open the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, search for MODEX 2022, and click on the install button.

 

For more information, visit modexshow.com/app

Be on the lookout for MHI Solutions when entering the Georgia World Congress Center. This issue features details on the show, times for the keynotes and on-floor education seminars, a list of exhibitors and their booth numbers AND a handy pull-out floorplan. It also contains a full list of MHI Innovation Award submissions, the finalists and brief summaries of their products and where to find them on the show floor.

MHI received 121 submissions for this year’s MHI Innovation Awards, and the winners will be revealed Wednesday during MHI Industry Night. Four finalists have already been chosen in each of the three categories: Best New Innovation; Best Innovation of an Existing Product; and Best IT Innovation based on concept, value, and impact. The award serves to educate and provide valuable insights on the latest manufacturing and supply chain innovative products and services to MODEX attendees.

The ongoing debate of the “proper role” for humans/people in the age of automation is not a clearcut one, but it does have some defined parameters when it comes to successfully merging the two and how to ensure your workforce is prepared to lead this partnership. But there is one monumental understanding that has to be accepted before it can be a beneficial relationship. “The success is going to come down to the people involved in the process,” explained Erik Nieves, founder and CEO of Plus One Robotics Inc., at a standing-room-only education seminar in the Emerging Leader Theater on Monday entitled: Humans Are the Loop—Workforce Development in the Age of Automation Hypergrowth. 

With 170+ expert-led educational seminars and 850 exhibits of next-generation technology and equipment in action, MODEX lets you see what’s coming and take advantage of it to power your supply chain for years to come. The conference sessions mentioned below are located in the Emerging Technology Theater, Transportation & Logistics Theater and Micro-Fulfillment Theater on the MODEX show floor. Additional education seminars are located in Theaters A-J on the show floor.

 

 

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This issue of MHI Solutions focuses on the top trends and technologies driving supply chain data transparency and security, the steps to implement and what these technologies will mean for future supply chains. This issue also features details on MODEX 2022 and includes a handy pull-out floorplan to help you navigate and plan your route through the more than 850 exhibitors. The digital version is easy to read on any mobile device: http://bit.ly/MHIsolutions.

 

Want to learn more about MHI Solutions magazine or MHI? Visit MHISolutionsmag.com, access the online media guide, or reach out to:

Carol Miller, MHI Chief Marketing Officer, at cmiller@mhi.org

Shani Calvo, Naylor Association Solutions Editor, at shani@naylor.com

Jason Zawada, Naylor Association Solutions Integrated Media Director, at jzawada@naylor.com 

 

To add to your overall MODEX experience, the event will once again feature the popular Backyard area. Not only will this area include some of the best food trucks Atlanta has to offer but also relaxed seating, a puppy petting area (from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.) and games. Don't miss this interactive and networking hub on the MODEX show floor in the C Hall.

The Innovation Lounge is a comfortable and accessible location to relax before entering the show floor or exiting the hall for a moment of repose or good conversation. Located on the second level directly across from the main MODEX show entrance, the Innovation Lounge is in recognition of the winners and finalists of our Innovation Awards.