MODEX 2026 Preview: The Ultimate Showcase for Supply Chain Innovation
Innovation is speeding ahead, and MODEX 2026 is your chance to jump right into the excitement. This is where breakthrough tech, bold ideas, and fresh thinkers gather to reinvent how the world moves.
MODEX brings the most creative minds and cutting‑edge technologies together in one place. Imagine 1,100+ exhibits showcasing real innovation, 200+ sessions packed with smart insights, four powerhouse keynotes, and endless moments where the future clicks into place. It is also completely free to attend.
Let’s walk through what you absolutely should not miss.
StartUp Pavilion: Where Fresh Ideas Come to Life
If you love discovering what’s new, what’s bold, and what’s about to shake things up, the StartUp Pavilion is your happy place. You can expect:
• Big ideas from emerging founders
• Disruptive tech that challenges “the way it’s always been done”
• Live demos of solutions you’ll want to bring back to your team
It’s buzzing, it’s energizing, and it’s packed with breakthroughs that make you rethink what’s possible.
Spot the Next Big Thing at the MHI Innovation Awards
Nothing showcases the future of supply chain tech quite like the MHI Innovation Awards, which recognizes exhibiting companies in four categories:
• Best New Innovation
• Best Robotics Innovation
• Best IT Innovation
• Best Sustainability Innovation
Finalists have already been announced, which means you can get an early look at the standout technologies heading to the show floor.
All entries are displayed right on the show floor, and the winners will be announced at MHI Industry Night. (Spoiler: it is always a highlight of the week.)
Get the First Look at the 2026 MHI Annual Industry Report
When it comes to trends, data, and strategy, you don’t want to miss the keynote featuring the 2026 MHI Annual Industry Report.
Wanda Johnson from Deloitte teams up with MHI CEO John Paxton and a panel of industry leaders to break down the technologies and trends driving the next era of supply chain transformation. Think AI, automation, digital supply chains, and workforce shifts—all in one power‑packed session.
More MODEX Moments You’ll Want on Your Calendar
Beyond the exhibits, sessions, and keynotes, MODEX brings a ton of high‑value, high‑energy experiences:
Live StartUp Pitch Contest– Cheer on founders as they pitch their innovations live on stage.
Educational Seminars– Grab practical, actionable insights in the StartUp Pavilion Theater and Emerging Technologies Theater.
MHI Industry Night with Jim Gaffigan– Networking + entertainment + the 2026 MHI Innovation Award winners = a can’t‑miss evening.
If Staying Ahead Matters, MODEX Belongs on Your Schedule
MODEX isn’t just another industry event—it’s the place where supply chain professionals go to discover the technologies, partnerships, and strategies shaping tomorrow.
Register today (for free!) and get ready to experience the future of supply chain innovation firsthand.
