MHEDA 2025 Annual Convention and Exhibitor Showcase – April 26 to April 30 – Tampa, Florida
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What to Expect from a MHEDA Convention
When you attend a MHEDA Convention, you will gather with hundreds of industry professionals under one roof for four days of outstanding high quality education and endless networking possibilities not to mention many exciting area tours.
This is MHEDA’s premier industry event and offers thought-provoking keynote presentations, general sessions and timely educational workshops highlighting current industry hot topics. They include views about the global economy, business cycle pressures and predictions for what’s ahead. During the workshops, you will have the opportunity to meet face to face with industry peers and learn from exceptional speakers.
To get things started, a MHEDA Convention will always offer an opening party where all convention attendees will gather to rekindle old friendships, have fun and meet new people. It’s a perfect setting for the networking that will take place while at convention. To end a perfect convention, a closing party will be held for the attendees for one last networking experience before you return to the office.
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Exhibitor Showcase
Another well attended event at a MHEDA Convention is the ever popular Exhibitor Showcase. It is a trade show featuring MHEDA member companies who come together to display their products or services giving convention attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest products, technologies and services. This event brings networking to a whole new level.
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Roundtable Discussion Sessions
Another popular session at the convention is the Roundtable Discussion sessions where attendees share ideas with other material handling executives. Attendees have uninterrupted time to discuss challenges and opportunities that matter most to you, and learn how others in the industry are handling these same issues.
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Women in Industry Session
This is your opportunity to connect, learn and grow with other professional women in the industry who face similar daily challenges as you.
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Give Back Activity
MHEDA’s Give Back event is yet another common ground for attendees to band together and feel good about our purpose. We always strive to make an impact and strengthen communities within and outside of the industry.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours are offered during Convention to continue the networking experience while having fun at the same time.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
A number of different sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels to fit a wide range of budgets. Sponsorship allows you to have a significant presence at the Convention and supports MHEDA’s programming on behalf of the material handling distributor. This is your chance to expand awareness of your brand and demonstrate your commitment to the growth & strengthening of the material handling industry.
Contact Kathy Cotter at kcotter@mheda.org for more information on sponsorship opportunities.
The material handling community grows stronger with each connection made.
If you have questions regarding the 2025 Convention in Tampa, contact us at connect@mheda.org or 847-680-3500.
The 2025 Convention details and registration information will be posted on the MHEDA website in December 2024.
If you have questions regarding the 2025 Convention in Tampa, contact us at connect@mheda.org or 847-680-3500.
The 2025 Convention details and registration information will be posted on the MHEDA website in December 2024.