Thu, June 26th, 2025

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Schaumburg, IL

Regional Summit – Midwest

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Event Overview

Why You Should Join

Whether you’re looking to learn, share, or connect, this event offers something for everyone in the material handling community.

Insight

Engaging roundtable discussions with industry leaders and peers.

Expertise

Insightful presentation on industry topics to spark learning and innovation.

Knowledge

Learn and discuss Material Handling Business Trends with your peers.

Network

Opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow industry leaders.

EVENT SPEAKERS

Learn From the Best

Dan Buehrle brings over 15 years of experience as a financial professional and senior regional managing director. As Head of Growth at Elevate by Principal, he helps business owners navigate financial complexity and drive strategic growth. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, Dan serves on the boards of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). Outside the office, he enjoys hunting, birding, traveling, and spending time outdoors with his family.

Elevate by Principal is a trade name for Business Owner Ecosystem, Inc. Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Company®. Referenced companies are members of Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. Additional products and services may be offered through Strategic Partners that are not member companies of Principal Financial Group® 2902145-052023

Dan Buehrle

National Managing Director
Head of Growth at Elevate by Principal

Get Experience

Start off Summer Making Valuable Connections at MHEDA’s Midwest Regional Summit!

Join us for an exciting one-day networking experience hosted at Top Golf Schaumburg, IL. This dynamic event features engaging roundtable discussions, a material handling business trend presentation, and end the day practicing your golf swing and networking with your industry peers. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with peers, gain industry insights, and explore new business opportunities.

AGENDA

Featured Sessions

Thu, Jun 26
9:00 - 9:30 am
Registration
Registration & Networking
When you arrive, be sure to stop by the MHEDA registration desk to pick up your name badge. Then, grab a hot cup of coffee and enjoy some morning refreshments to kickstart your day.
Thu, Jun 26
9:30 - 9:45 am
Welcome
Welcome & Introductions
Let's get started and kick off an inspiring day of collaboration, learning, and connection, where we’ll share ideas and strengthen partnerships across our community.
Thu, Jun 26
9:45 - 10:45 am
Presentation
When Uncertainty is Certain: How to Prepare your Business for 2025
Dan Buehrle, Head of Growth at Elevate by Principal, will share practical strategies to help business leaders navigate volatility in 2025. This session will offer actionable tools to protect margins, manage risk, and uncover new opportunities—equipping you to turn today’s uncertainty into a competitive edge.
Thu, Jun 26
10:45 - 11:00 am
Break
Break
Take a quick 15-minute break to recharge, stretch, and connect with fellow attendees before we dive back into the next session. Refreshments will be available, so feel free to grab a snack and network!
Thu, Jun 26
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Roundtable Discussion
Material Handling Business Trends Roundtable Discussions
Explore the key industry trends and take the opportunity to discuss what’s happening in your organization and the industry as a whole. The roundtable discussions offer an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from peers, and gain valuable insights to apply to your business.
Thu, Jun 26
12:00 - 12:15 pm
Presentation
Maximize Your MHEDA Membership
Join us for a brief session to explore MHEDA's 2025 Programs and Services, and discover the exciting new offerings designed to support your business and professional growth in the coming years.
Thu, Jun 26
12:15 - 12:45 pm
Lunch
Lunch
Enjoy a well-deserved lunch break, where you can relax, refuel, and network with fellow attendees. Take this opportunity to connect and share ideas in a casual setting before we resume the day's sessions.
Thu, Jun 26
12:45 - 2:45 pm
Top Golf
Top Golf Tournament & Happy Hour
Unwind, connect, and compete in a casual and fun setting.
Thu, Jun 26
2:45 - 3:00 pm
Conclusion
Awards & Conclusion
We’ll wrap up the event and announce the winners of the Topgolf tournament.


Pricing

Register to Attend

Included in the registration fee is admittance to the event, welcome refreshments, catered lunch, give back activity, happy hour beverages, golfing, and endless networking opportunities. Does not include travel or hotel accommodations.

Early Bird

$199

Per Person Rate Expires
June 6, 2025

Member

$249

Per Person Rate After
June 6, 2025

Non-Member

$299

Per Person Rate For
Non-Members

Event Sponsors

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our event sponsor for their generous support. Their commitment helps make this event possible and ensures a valuable experience for all attendees. Please join us in recognizing their contributions.

what people are saying
“The roundtables helped provide insight to what other companies within the industry are seeing. It was beneficial to be a part of.”

Location

Top Golf Schaumburg, IL

This event will be hosted at Top Golf in Schaumburg, Illinois conveniently located 14 miles from O’Hare International Airport and 35 miles from Downtown Chicago.

Address

2050 Progress Pkwy
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Aloft Chicago Schaumburg

Located off I-90 & IL-53, our hotel offers easy access to Woodfield Mall, an array of restaurants and attractions including the Schaumburg Convention Center, Medieval Times, LEGOLAND, and Topgolf. Chicago O’Hare Airport is 13.3 miles away.

MHEDA has a group rate for $139 per night. Book your reservations online by clicking below.

Address

3407 Algonquin Road Rolling Meadows
Schaumburg, IL 60008

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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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