MODEX 2026 preview: AI, robotics & supply chain innovation take center stage

Get ready for the ‘Supply Chain Super Bowl’

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By Robotics 24/7 Staff    March 22, 2026         

MODEX 2026 preview: AI, robotics & supply chain innovation take center stage

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MODEX 2026 will feature over 50,000 supply chain, warehouse and logistics professionals.

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MODEX 2026 preview: AI, robotics & supply chain innovation take center stage

MHI

MODEX 2026 will feature over 50,000 supply chain, warehouse and logistics professionals.

MODEX 2026 is expected to be one of the most influential gatherings for supply chain, warehousing and logistics professionals, offering a comprehensive look at the technologies that are reshaping global operations.

The event will take place April 13-16 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center, bringing together over 1,000 exhibitors and over 200 educational sessions.

The event is a must for organizations navigating rapid digital transformation in the supply chain space, and Robotics 24/7 has you covered.

MODEX 2026 hours and keynote speakers

The event will once again utilize all three halls of the Georgia World Congress Center.

MODEX 2026 hours of operation are below:

Date

Hall A

Halls B&C

Monday, April 13

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, April 14

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, April 15

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, April 16

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Keynote speakers for MODEX 2026 include:

  • Monday keynote:
    • Richard McPhail, CFO, The Home Depot
  • Tuesday keynote:
    • Salim Ismail, exponential strategist, founder & chairman of OpenExO, founding executive director of Singularity University and former Yahoo VP
  • Wednesday (AM) keynote:
    • Dale Earnhardt Jr., former NASCAR champion
  • Wednesday (PM) keynote:

MODEX 2026 educational sessions

The event offers over 200 free educational seminars, which MHI said provide practical insights into the technologies and strategies transforming supply chain operations.

Education session topics include:

  • AI and machine learning applications in logistics
  • Robotics strategy and ROI analysis
  • Warehouse automation and digital transformation
  • Data visibility and real-time decision-making

MHI Innovation Awards spotlight technological breakthroughs

Over 200 technologies and solutions were submitted for the 2026 MHI Innovations Awards.

Organizations are competing for one of four Innovation Awards at MODEX 2026:

  • Best Robotics Innovation
  • Best IT Innovation
  • Best New Innovation
  • Best Sustainability Innovation

Innovation Award winners will be announced during MHI Industry Night on Wednesday, April 15.

Robotics 24/7 MODEX Coverage

Robotics 24/7 and Peerless Media will have full coverage of MODEX 2026. Follow us on LinkedIn for breaking news from Atlanta, and all the details of the Supply Chain Super Bowl before, during and after the event.

 

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