Invest in Your Future: The 2026 MHI Industry Leadership Program Is Open for Registration
Great leadership does not happen by accident; it is built, practiced, and continuously refined. It shapes everything within the workforce and, most critically, within the supply chain industry. That is the foundation upon which the MHI Industry Leadership Program was built. Designed for emerging and existing leaders across supply chain careers, the program takes a focused approach to unlocking individual potential and sharpening the skills that move careers, and companies, forward.
As the supply chain and material handling industry faces an increasingly complex labor landscape, the demand for strong, capable leaders has never been greater. At the WERC Annual Conference, Senior Managing Director at Ankura, John Frehse, made one thing clear: authenticity is what sets great leaders apart in today’s labor market. With more than 20 years of experience delivering innovative workforce strategies for over 100 companies, Frehse’s words speak directly to the mission of the MHI Industry Leadership Program.
MHI Industry Leadership Program: 2026 In-Person Experience
This year’s Leadership Program is offered in-person at MHI’s Charlotte headquarters from October 13–15, 2026, and is open to all MHI and WERC members. Over three days, participants will have access to workshops, assessments, peer mentoring, and one-on-one coaching, with connections and conversations that extend well beyond the event itself.
What to Expect
October 13–15, 2026 | MHI Headquarters – Charlotte, NC
• Three Days of Workshop Learning – Covering eight topics across the program
• Three Leader Power Hours – Exclusive sessions with the Fall 2026 cohort; held on:
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- – October 7, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
- – October 28, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
- – November 11, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
• Coaching and Mentoring – Direct, personalized guidance from seasoned industry leaders
• Expert-Led Sessions – All sessions facilitated by experienced supply chain professionals
Take the Next Step in Your Leadership Journey
Former attendees of the program consistently develop sharper leadership skills, gain fresh industry perspectives, and build a network of peers they continue to draw upon long after the program concludes. Spots fill up fast, so now is the time to commit to your growth — register today and join the Fall 2026 cohort in Charlotte, NC. Download the program guide to learn more. For questions, contact us at education@mhi.org.
