ProMat 2025 Preview: Keynotes, Exhibits, and Must-See Events
As a premier global event for manufacturing and supply chain, ProMat just keeps growing every year, both in terms of show attendees and exhibitors. With the theme of “Where it all comes together,” ProMat 2025 will feature 1,200 exhibiting companies located in more than 660,000 square feet of exhibition space at McCormick Place in Chicago from March 17-20, 2025.
ProMat, sponsored by MHI, is the only place where you can experience the latest innovations, learn the latest ideas that boost productivity in four keynotes and more than 100 seminars, build strong business partnerships with suppliers from all over the world, and see practical demonstrations of the latest technologies and innovations.
For the first time ever, ProMat will include the new Lakeside Hall at McCormick Place. This section of the show will feature sustainability and risk management, transportation, distribution, and warehousing, and last-mile exhibits.
Daniel McKinnon, MHI’s chief exhibitions officer, says MHI Industry Group Theatre will also be located in the Lakeside Ballroom. “This is new and something that we’re pretty excited about,” he says.
This year’s show will feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, educational sessions, networking opportunities and after-show-hours events. Some exclusive experiences at ProMat include inspirational keynotes from leaders like athlete and coach Deion Sanders, and a night of laughs with Jay Pharoah at Industry Night.
At press time, MHI was finalizing the plans for the “ProMat Pier,” where the group will be hosting happy hours on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. “It will be a must-see destination throughout the show week,” says Melissa Auer, MHI’s senior director of exhibitor services.
Knowing that everyone needs a quiet break during a busy, multi-day event, MHI is introducing the new “Quiet Room” at ProMat 2025. The quiet room is open to all attendees in meeting room S504a South building on the fifth floor. Look for the “Quiet Room” sign at the entrance. The space will be open between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and also from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
With ProMat, MHI aims to bring the industry together to collaborate and develop into a community that shares knowledge and addresses current and future manufacturing and supply chain issues.
From hands-on demonstrations to unparalleled education experiences, attending ProMat is your best opportunity to gain the tools you need to take your company’s supply chain operations to the next level of success.
Don’t miss these keynote presentations
ProMat always features an impressive lineup of keynote presentations offering critical insights from experts on supply chain-related topics. This year’s event will feature these four keynotes across three days:
March 17 Keynote: Paul Zikopoulos, Vice President of Technology Unit Skills & Enablement, IBM
In this keynote, Paul Zikopoulos, vice president of technology unit skills and enablement at IBM, discusses the price of not knowing what your data has to say. He’ll break apart the roles of data collection and decision-making to demonstrate the risks of walking by “solvable problems” and leaving opportunities on the table—opportunities that are disrupting industries and creating tangible competitive advantage.
March 18 Keynote: Azeem Azhar, Founder, Exponential View newsletter/podcast
Get front-row insights into artificial intelligence’s impact on supply chains from seasoned tech visionary and host of Bloomberg’s “Exponentially,” Azeem Azhar. Drawing on deep insight, academic research and practical knowledge, this talk will be a masterclass in transforming AI complexities into clear, strategic advantages for your supply chain operations.
March 19 Keynote: Deion Sanders, Athlete and head football coach, University of Colorado
An expert on team building, fundraising, and rallying communities, Deion Sanders will share his unmatched perspective on excellence in this highly impactful conversation that will inspire you to excellence in your own organization and in your life.
2025 MHI Annual Industry Report Keynote Panel: John Paxton, CEO of MHI; and Wanda Johnson, Deloitte
Here’s your ticket to access a brand-new report on the supply chain trends and digital technologies that are transforming supply chains. Wanda Johnson of Deloitte will join MHI CEO John Paxton in presenting the report findings. They’ll be joine…
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