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 It's the second day at ProMat, and wow, do we have a line up for you! There are so many opportunities for professional growth, education and networking—it's all at your fingertips. Start your day off by attending the keynote with José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, a non-profit devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters. Walk the show floor and learn about the latest industry innovations from over 1,000 exhibitors, all while meeting colleagues and forming valuable relationships. And, take full advantage of the 150+ on-floor seminars on a wide variety of topics. Come prepared, make a plan and be ready to take advantage of all the opportunities in front of you!
Remember to reference MHI Solutions and the Expo Guide, which both contain valuable information on ProMat and will help you prepare. Have a great second day!
  
One of TIME magazine’s most influential people in the world, José Andrés has captured the imagination of a nation: not only as one of the most popular chefs in America, but with his dynamic personality and diverse humanitarian projects aimed at making the world a better place. He is the founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-profit devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters as well as the Ukraine war. Join him as he shares his inspiring story of, and the logistics behind, making the world a better place one meal at a time.  Here are some helpful resources for getting around at this year's ProMat:
Attendee registration hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Wednesday, and 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursday. If you pre-registered for ProMat 2023, you should have received your registration confirmation email when you registered. Bring it to a registration kiosk when you arrive at McCormick Place South. There are pre-registered badge pick up counters located on the first floor lobby near the bus drops in the South Building and the main registration area is in the North Hall Lobby near the show floor on level 3 of the North Building. If you don’t have your confirmation, no worries. You can go to Promat registration and they can pull up your registration easily. Once you have your badge, you are ready to enjoy the show floor, educational sessions and keynotes.
Pro-Tip: If you are planning on attending this morning’s keynote, go to ProMat registration on level one of McCormick Place South. Registration opens at 8:00 AM, and you can pick up your badge and go straight to Room S100 and grab your seat for the keynote starting at 8:45 AM.
You can still register for ProMat: If you did not pre-register, no worries! You can still register at no cost to see the ProMat exhibits, show floor sessions and keynotes. Proceed to the main registration area in the North Hall Lobby near the show floor on level 3 of the North Building.
Conference News
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Note: This event is currently sold out. Only those with tickets can attend. For official rules for the door prize, click here.
Companies in the StartUp Pavilion embrace an innovative, disruptive and/or higher impact technology.
 Download the ProMat 2023 mobile app on your Apple iPhone® or Android® smartphone. Quickly view exhibitor information, a schedule of events, conference sessions, speaker information and a map of the show floor.To download, open the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, search for ProMat 2023, and click on the install button.
Click here for more information.
Keynotes, Sessions & Seminars
In this timely, relevant panel discussion moderated by Gerald Perritt, Managing Partner, The Perritt Group, representatives from Penguin Random House, Finish Line, Mattel, and PFS will share their pandemic-driven experiences in building a resilient supply chain. Discussion topics include what their organization has done to model and respond to future disruptions. Panelists will also detail the degree to which they are engaging and involving supply chain partners—including transportation companies, automation and material handling equipment vendors, technology suppliers, and third-party logistics (3PL) service providers—in their efforts to mitigate disruptions. 
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 Monday morning's keynote brought together a diverse group of women who spoke on the acceleration of change and technology in the industry, and the role of women in initiating that change.
The keynote was moderated by Michelle Dilley of AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education), a group that brings women in the industry together to act as the catalyst for innovation and industry improvements. Panelists included:
• Annette Danek Akey, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Penguin Random House
• Maria G. Llamas, Sr. Director – Fulfillment Productivity & Systems, Hasbro • Ammie McAsey, SVP Customer Distribution Experience, McKesson • Rachel Cox, Director – Supply Chain Strategy, Grupo Bimbo The focus of the discussion centered around the change initiated by the pandemic, and the subsequent accelerated push for investments in new technology, including an increased focus on automation. The new technology will make it possible to improve overall processes and employee experiences. This aligns with new initiatives to increase the investment in people through providing the right tools, ensuring enhanced safety and making sure employees have a a good overall experience. To augment the employee experience, automation can provide the ability to take repetitive processes out of the mix. Another part of this equation is making sure employees hired have the ability to finetune the automation equipment, as well as ensuring the right technology is used in the right amount.
Daily Schedule
EXPO HOURS: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ON-FLOOR EDUCATION SEMINARS: Starting at 10:15 AM KEYNOTE: A CONVERSATION WITH JOSÉ ANDRÉS WERC CONNECTS PANEL DISCUSSION: GROWTH THROUGH DISRUPTION
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES THEATER 10:30 – 11:15: Lift Truck Operator Assistance Technology: What Exactly Is It? ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION THEATER 10:15 – 11:00: More Parcels, More Problems – Mitigating Parcel Variability with a Symbiotic Human-AI Vision System
MODEX Insights
With an extensive gourmet menu and ample seating, ProMat Bistro is a convenient option to sit down to a comfortable lunch and network with colleagues. If you purchase tickets online, they can be picked up at the ProMat Bistro desk in the North Hall Lobby on level 3, to the right of the main ProMat Registration.
Complimentary shuttle busses will run between McCormick Place and all designated ProMat 2023 show hotels every day of the show. A new busway built exclusively for convention shuttles will significantly reduce travel time at rush hour. Bus schedules will be posted at McCormick Place and in each hotel.
Download complimentary shuttle bus routes, hotel shuttle bus drop-off locations and routes.
The list is searchable, and you can narrow your options by cuisine and area. Bon appétit! Spread the word about ProMat online and access show information, view posts from show management, other attendees and exhibitors, and have a chance to win giveaway prizes!
Videos & Sponsors
Don't miss this recap of yesterday's proceedings. Click here to watch the video.
Each day, a video crew will be interviewing keynotes, talking to exhibitors, getting feedback from attendees and sharing their view of the action at ProMat 2023.
The videos will be emailed out daily, or you can access this link to catch up on what you missed or to see the latest clips.  This issue of MHI Solutions focuses on current advances in technology, including AI, robotics, AMR and more. This issue also includes details on ProMat 2023 to help you plan your conference experience. 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
Robin Lamerson, Naylor Association Solutions Editor, at robin@naylor.com
Jason Zawada, Naylor Association Solutions Integrated Media Director, at jzawada@naylor.com
Click here to learn more.
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When you register for this year's Industry Night, you could win the trip of a lifetime! Tickets to this event are $50 and include beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres. The door prize for this event will be a luxury travel package to a location of the winner's choice – a prize valued at $30,000.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21 – 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ProMat is your unrivaled opportunity in 2023 to find solutions and leading solution-providers, connect with your peers and learn the latest trends and technologies that can help you touch the future of supply chain success. This year at Promat, you’ll find over 1,000 of the world’s leading 
