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1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MHEDA Registration Desk
Stop by the MHEDA reg desk for your event name badge and meeting materials. -
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Optional Activity
Golf Tournament at Ted Rhodes Golf Course -
9:00 am - 6:30 pm
MHEDA Registration Desk
Stop by the MHEDA reg desk for your event name badge and meeting materials. -
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Optional Activity
Nashville Bike Tour -
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Exhibitor Showcase Set-Up
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4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Newcomers’ Welcome Reception
By invitation only -
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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6:30 am - 8:00 am
Breakfast Buffet
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8:00 am - 10:00 am
Annual Meeting and Keynote Presentation
“I Love it Here” by Clint Pulver -
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Exhibitor Showcase
A tabletop networking event! Come learn about the latest products and services available in the material handling industry. -
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Spouse/Guest Optional Tour
Grand Ole Opry Tour & Lunch at Paula Deen’s Kitchen -
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch as a group in the exhibitor showcase ballroom
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2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
General Session
“Thrive: Turning Uncertainty into Your Competitive Advantage” by Meridith Elliott Powelland
Workshop Session
“Succession Planning” by Bart Basi and Roman Basi -
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Exhibitor Showcase Happy Hour Reception
Enjoy a beverage with fellow attendees! Food will be served along with adult beverages. Spouses are also invited to this event. -
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance Hospitality Reception
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5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
The Third Annual Vsimple Southern Gathering
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5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
Exhibitor Tear Down
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7:00 am - 8:45 am
Breakfast Buffet for Members
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Women in Industry Breakfast and Presentation
“You In The Driver’s Seat” by Meridith Elliott Powell -
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Opening Meeting and Keynote Presentation
“Demography is Destiny” by Ken Gronbach -
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Four Workshop Options
→ From “Anti” to “Ally”: A Story of Personal Transformation by Joe Gerstandt
→ Weaving AI into Your Organization (no matter how large or small you are!) by Scott Klososky
→ Mastering the Emotional Energy of Leadership by Don Phin
→ Impact of Inflation and What MHEDA Members Can Do About It by Bart Basi
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11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Spouse/Guest Optional Tour
Goo Goo Candy Making Class & Lunch at the Johnny Cash Saloon -
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Lunch as a group
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1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
General Session
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7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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7:00 am - 9:00 am
Farewell Breakfast
Saturday, April 29
Sunday, April 30
Monday, May 1
Tuesday, May 2
Wednesday, May 3
“Everything was top of the line from speakers to food to entertainment. I take more valuable information back from MHEDA than other trade shows/conventions.” - Cameron Wilson, Cisco-Eagle