Here are some helpful resources to have the best show experience possible at this year's MODEX:

• Here's a map of the show floor.
• This searchable exhibitor directory can help you locate products and companies, and these exhibitor videos give you sneak peaks to new innovations. 
• Here's a searchable list of the on-floor seminars.
• My Show Planner is a tool that makes it easy to plan your day at MODEX.
• Here's information on getting around at the show.
• And, here's how to view and post in MODEX's social media channels.

Attendee registration hours: Monday-Wednesday – 8 AM to 5 PM, Thursday – 8 AM to 12 noon.

If you pre-registered, you should have received your registration confirmation email. 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, Lobby Level and Building C, Lobby on Level 1 during the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Wednesday, and 8 AM to 12 noon on Thursday. Lost badges may be replaced at the Registration Service Desk.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 9 AM
Thomas Murphy Ballroom, Building B, Level 5

Tuesday's keynote, Gerd Leonhard, is a bestselling author, CEO of The Futures Agency and founder of The Good Future Project.

As a leading voice on the dangers of unregulated "big tech," Leonhard has built a storied reputation as the go-to thought leader when it comes to digital ethics, AI, human-centric technology and sustainability. Join him as he discusses the impact of AI, digitization and decarbonization on the future of supply chains.

Learn more.

Make sure to visit the StartUp Pavilion to catch a glimpse of groundbreaking technology presented by emerging companies. And the nearby StartUp Theater will feature informative sessions to help future-proof your company.

Also, today at 3 PM, hear three entrepreneurs pitch their solutions to a live judging panel of supply chain practitioners at the MODEX 2024 StartUp Pitch Competition.

Click here to read more.

Don't miss tomorrow night's MHI Industry Night, where the winners of the 2024 MHI Innovation Award will be announced. MHI received 192 submissions, and 12 finalists have been chosen, three in each of the following four categories:
• Best New Innovation
• Best Innovation of an Existing Product
• Best IT Innovation
• Best Innovation in Sustainability

Click here for a full list of submissions.

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 trip of a lifetime vacation. Value: $30,000.

For official rules for the door prize, click here.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

On Monday morning, MODEX started off strong with a keynote from Bill Seward, president of UPS Supply Chain Solutions. Seward was interviewed by Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce – here are some takeaways from their discussion:

• One of the macro trends impacting the supply chain industry today is the manufacturing shift from China to Mexico. Last year, Mexico surpassed China in manufacturing operations, and has free trade agreements with over 50 countries. Seward said there are enormous tax benefits to manufacturing in Mexico, and these benefits have increased in the past three years. Vietnam is also a rising player in manufacturing, and China Plus (which includes China and the southeast Asia region) will continue to play a major role in supply chains.

• Seward said another trend is the need for visibility in the supply chain. UPS has strived for end-to-end visibility – in 2023, they introduced UPS Symphony, a cloud-based tool that integrates managed warehouse and transportation data into a single platform.

• A pressure point right now is attracting and retaining talent. UPS likes to promote from within and encourage workers to rise within the ranks. They make investments in their own people by providing leadership training, and also incorporating robotics and automation to encourage safety. And, to overcome language barriers, they are leveraging AI with the Languages Across Logistics (LAL) platform to break down language barriers – this has allowed a broader range of hires. They offer tuition reimbursement as well.

On Monday afternoon, moderator Mitch MacDonald, founder and board director of AGiLE Business Media, led a panel on smart ports, with panelists including Rob Tonissen, Director of Supply, Port of Rotterdam; Casey Hehr, Managing Director of Commercial Services, Port of Long Beach; and Stephen A. Edwards, CEO and Executive Director, Virginia Port Authority. Here are some key takeaways the panelists shared:

• Increasingly, ports need digitization to keep the industry moving as well as to improve efficiency.
• Technology that would benefit ports includes AI and machine learning working in concert; predictive analytics, which would increase port resilience and improve the customer experience; and barge technology.
• The need for a tech savvy workforce is being met through the creation of training programs and training facilities, partnerships with local colleges, and maintaining a well of workers.
• To ensure good data is being used in your smart port, emulate your current data when changing operations, share data with customers to promote visibility, and expand visibility to partnering companies so others can connect.
• Sustainability goals should be achieved through innovative programs and finding partners who can aid in measuring progress.
• To combat issues in the Panama and Suez Canals, shippers should have a business recovery plan, keep communication lines open, and be ready to adapt.
• During the pandemic, important lessons were learned, and the outcome was that there needs to be ample communication at every level, and we need to have an understanding of how interconnected transportation hubs are.

The innovations on this year’s MODEX expo floor are incredible! With 1,200 booths covering a wide range of innovations, including automation, robotics and emerging technology, there’s something for everyone. Here are some examples – expo hours on Tuesday are 9 AM – 5 PM in Hall A and 10 AM – 5 PM in Halls B and C. Be sure to cover every inch of the over 405,000 square feet.

At this year's MODEX, you’ll find 1,200 of the world’s leading manufacturing and supply chain solution providers, as well as hands-on demonstrations and over 200 educational seminars. The following are key events for Tuesday.

EXPO HOURS: Hall A: 9 AM – 5 PM, Halls B-C: 10 AM – 5 PM

KEYNOTES AND EVENTS: 

KEYNOTE: EXPONENTIAL CHANGE IN THE AGE OF AI: DIGITIZATION, DECARBONIZATION AND REFORMATION
Gerd Leonhard, CEO at The Futures Agency and Founder, The Good Future Project
9 AM, Thomas Murphy Ballroom, Building B, Level 5

MODEX 2024 STARTUP PITCH COMPETITION
3 PM, StartUp Theater

ON-FLOOR EDUCATION SEMINARS: Starting at 10:30 AM

Click here to view the full list of Tuesday's educational sessions. 

To view sessions by tracks, click here.

If you're in need of a breather or want a chance to connect with your peers, visit the Backyard or Front Porch!

Enjoy comfortable seating, games, networking opportunities, Wi-Fi, beverages, Atlanta-area food trucks, puppies and more!

MODEX Backyard: building C, level 1

MODEX Front Porch: building A, level 1

Complimentary shuttle buses will run between Georgia World Congress Center and all designated MODEX 2024 show hotels every day of the show. Bus schedules will be posted in each show hotel and at Georgia World Congress Center. Shuttles will not operate for hotels within walking distance.
 
Click here to download complimentary shuttle bus routes, hotel shuttle bus drop-off locations and routes.

Wi-Fi is offered complimentary throughout MODEX. No password is required.
 
The public network name is MODEX2024.

If you're searching for the perfect dinner restaurant in downtown Atlanta, look no further – the following links might help in your search.

This list of essential downtown restaurants by Eater gives a wide range of eateries, from fancy dinners to pizza joints.

Discover Atlanta published this list of Instagram-worthy restaurants in downtown Atlanta.

And, MHI curated a list of Atlanta's dining gems to try.

Bon appétit!

Spread the word about MODEX online and access show information, view posts from show management, other attendees and exhibitors, and have a chance to win giveaway prizes!

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	LinkedIn: Join the MODEX 2024 LinkedIn® group for updates and discussions.
	MHI Blog: Visit our blog for insightful articles about MODEX 2024.
	YouTube: Join the MODEX 2024 YouTube® channel to view videos.
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	MHIview: View videos on the MHIview MODEX 2024 channel.
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The video from the first day of MODEX 2024 has been posted!

See what happened during the first day of the biggest supply chain event of 2024.

Click here to watch the video.

Each day at MODEX 2024, a video crew will be interviewing keynotes, talking to exhibitors, getting feedback from attendees and sharing their view of the action.

The videos will be emailed out daily, or you can access the MHIview MODEX 2024 channel to catch up on what you missed or to see the latest clips.

The Q2 issue of MHI Solutions is out now, and includes features on first, middle and last mile logistics, as well as other topical industry articles. The issue also contains a section on MODEX to help you plan your show experience.
 
In Q2, the feature Innovations in Last Mile Logistics examines how artificial intelligence and human intelligence can be combined to improve route planning and optimization, taking last mile delivery to the next level.

• 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