2023 Emerging Leaders Conference Recap

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A heartfelt thank you to all the attendees, speakers, and sponsors who joined us for the 2023 Emerging Leaders Conference. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect, share insights, and collaborate with the next generation of leaders in our industry. Together, we’re building a stronger future, and we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in your organizations and beyond!

2023 Emerging Leaders Conference Recap

On behalf of MHEDA, MHI and WERC, thank you to the more than 70 young professionals representing almost 50 material handling companies from across the country who attended the 2023 Emerging Leaders Conference on July 27 at the Loews Chicago Hotel. Together we spent the day learning about the power of words and sharing ideas with industry peers. Conference speakers presented tools for honest communications, candid conversations and insights on how to keep work relationships productive and healthy.

Attendee Feedback
  • Had an amazing time at the Emerging Leaders Conference last week! Our keynote speakers, Shari Harley and Sean Bott, were a joy to listen to and learn from. Can’t wait for next year!” – Madison Siraphet, Marketing Coordinator, SRSI
  • It was a great conference. The keynote speakers were awesome;…It was a great opportunity to meet with individuals from various companies in the material handling industry. The roundtable discussions were very informative and eye opening as well.” – Ajit Baridun, Director of Business Development, Hytrol
  • Great time at the Emerging Leaders conference in Chicago yesterday! Great speakers, networking, and venue!” – Chris Jashinsky, Sales Marketing Manager, Handle It Inc.
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Gene Marks

CPA, National Business Columnist, Author & Speaker

Gene Marks is a past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Times, and The Guardian. Gene is a best-selling author and has written 5 books on business management. Gene appears on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today. Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and provides actionable insights.

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