Calendar of Events

Explore the upcoming events, conferences, and webinars tailored to the material handling industry. This includes key dates for networking opportunities, educational sessions, and industry gatherings to help you stay informed and connected. Check our calendar regularly to ensure you don’t miss important events that support your professional growth.

Upcoming Events

Aug
1

Q3 2026 MHEDA Journal Available Online

Sat, August 1st, 2026
Celebrating Success issue
Aug
6
  • In-Person

Regional Summit – Midwest

Thu, August 6th, 2026
This exciting one-day networking experience hosted at Toyota Material Handling Inc. will feature engaging roundtable discussions, a dynamic Material Handling Business Trend presentation, a guided tour of Toyota Material Handling's facility, and numerous opportunities for networking and learning.
Aug
13
  • Virtual

Getting Paid Faster Without Adding More Headcount

Thu, August 13th, 2026
Explore practical strategies that help businesses accelerate collections, simplify customer payment processes, and reduce manual office work without increasing headcount or disrupting operations.
Aug
19
  • Virtual

From Status Quo to Status Grow: How Leaders Build a Sales Culture

Wed, August 19th, 2026
Growth doesn't happen by accident; it happens through leadership. Join Todd Cohen, CSP, as he shares practical strategies to build a sales culture where every employee contributes to business growth and every interaction moves customers closer to "yes."
Sep
1
  • Virtual

2026 Master Manager Program Kick-Off

Tue, September 1st, 2026
This 10-week online learning program is designed to help you build organizational alignment, empower your team and learn the financial fundamentals to build a more profitable organization.
Sep
10
  • In-Person

2026 Automation Solutions Conference

Thu, September 10th, 2026
Join MHEDA for a one-day conference designed to help you stay competitive and informed in the evolving world of material handling automation.
Sep
10
  • Virtual

Augmenting Your Team with a Digital Workforce: How AI Employees Can Expand Your Team

Thu, September 10th, 2026
What if you could add AI-powered team members that work 24/7? Discover how digital employees can help your business automate repetitive tasks, support sales, analyze data, and free your team to focus on higher-value work.
Oct
1

Q4 ITR Economic Report Available Online

Thu, October 1st, 2026
Oct
1
  • Virtual

NextGen Virtual Series: Foundations of Leadership

Thu, October 1st - Thu, October 29th, 2026
Build the leadership skills needed to thrive in today’s changing workplace. In four interactive virtual sessions, MHEDA’s NextGen Virtual Series helps emerging leaders strengthen communication, accountability, strategic thinking, and team performance...
Oct
8
  • In-Person

2026 Parts & Service Management Conference

Thu, October 8th, 2026
Join MHEDA and your industry peers for a best practices conference designed to enhance your Parts & Service Management skills and profitability.
Oct
15

2027 Material Handling Business Trends Available

Thu, October 15th, 2026
Oct
20

Q4 2026 MHEDA Journal Available Online

Tue, October 20th - Fri, November 20th, 2026
Trends issue
Oct
20
  • Virtual

2027 Exhibitor Showcase Booth Sales & Selection

Tue, October 20th - Thu, October 22nd, 2026
The Exhibitor Showcase gives your company the opportunity to connect directly with Convention attendees across the industrial truck, storage & handling, and systems integrator communities. Explore booth sales details, selection timelines, pricing, and everything you need to secure and choose your booth space for the 2027 Exhibitor Showcase.
Nov
2
  • In-Person

2026 Women in Industry Conference

Mon, November 2nd - Tue, November 3rd, 2026
Join MHEDA, MHI and WERC for the Women in Industry Conference and gain tools to prepare yourself for all the future has in store for the industry!

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