Inside MODEX 2026: The New Features You Can’t Miss
When you walk onto the show floor for the first time you feel the noise, the energy, and the movement, and suddenly it hits you that this is exactly where the future of supply chain happens. MODEX 2026 is only going to make that moment even bigger.
This year’s event brings together 1,100+ leading solution providers across 630,000+ square feet of next‑level technology and innovation. Everywhere you turn, something new is buzzing: AI breakthroughs, robotics pushing boundaries, automation that feels almost sci‑fi, and sustainability taking center stage. The best part is that you can walk right up, see it, touch it, and learn directly from the people building it.
MODEX has always been more than a tradeshow. It’s a place where ideas spark, connections happen organically, and you leave with a notebook full of “we need to try this” moments. In 2026, that experience is only getting richer.
Fresh Faces You Must See
One thing MODEX never skimps on: a powerhouse keynote lineup. This year’s four speakers bring a mix of AI‑driven transformation, bold operational strategy, and powerful storytelling around perseverance and resiliency.
Lessons Learned From the Supply Chain Front Line
Richard McPhail, CFO, The Home Depot
Monday April 13 | 9:00 AM
Exponential AI Supply Chains: Transforming Logistics with AI and the ExO Methodology
Salim Ismail, Chairman, OpenExO & Best-Selling Author
Tuesday April 14 | 9:00 AM
A Conversation with a Racing Legend
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., NASCAR Legend
Wednesday April 15 | 9:00 AM
2026 MHI Annual Industry Report Keynote Panel
John Paxton and Wanda Johnson
Wednesday April 15 | 1:00 PM
Places to Relax, Recharge, and Connect
MODEX Backyard — Familiar, but Fresh
📍 Hall C
The Backyard is back! This is your go‑to spot to unwind, recharge, and connect. Whether you want to grab a comfy seat, challenge a colleague to a game, or strike up a conversation with a new industry partner, this space has you covered.
NEW: MODEX Peachtree Social — A Brand-New Vibe
📍 Hall A
Introducing a brand‑new lounge experience inspired by Atlanta’s modern energy. The Peachtree Social blends the warmth of Southern hospitality with the city’s vibrant culture. It’s the perfect mix of relaxed, stylish, and energizing—ideal for casual conversations or networking that doesn’t feel like “networking.”
Brand-New Theaters, Breakthrough Insights
Education has always been at the heart of MODEX, and 2026 is raising that bar. This year features two new Educational Theaters, each built to deliver deeper insight and real‑world strategies you can take back to your team.
MHI Industry Group Theater
Dive into seminars led by MHI’s 18 Industry Groups, filled with experts who live and breathe supply chain solutions. Topics span from tried‑and‑true equipment to cutting‑edge automation and emerging technologies.
Supply Chain Resiliency Theater
Resiliency remains a top challenge and this theater is dedicated to it. Sessions dig into risk management, visibility, agility, and strategic continuity. Expect the kind of insights that strengthen your playbook for unpredictable times.
A Fresh MODEX Experience, Ready for You
Whether you’re a longtime attendee or stepping onto the MODEX floor for the first time, 2026 promises a lineup of new ideas, new technologies, new people, and new ways to grow.
Join us April 13–16 in Atlanta, and don’t forget, registration is free.
