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

Mar
16

2026 Distributor Statistical Comparison Survey Opens

Mon, March 16th - Fri, May 15th, 2026
The MHEDA Distributor Statistical Comparison (DSC) Report is an annual financial benchmarking study available for members to gain insight into profit drivers like growth, gross margin, and expenses. Access data used to measure performance and department productivity, and generate goals and ideas to improve operations within your business.
Apr
24

Q2 2026 MHEDA Journal Available Online

Fri, April 24th, 2026
Convention issue
May
2

2026 Annual Convention & Exhibitor Showcase

Sat, May 2nd - Wed, May 6th, 2026
From thought-provoking keynote speakers and interactive workshops to innovative exhibitors and networking sessions, every moment is designed to spark curiosity and foster learning.
Jun
23

Regional Summit – East Coast

Tue, June 23rd, 2026
This exciting one-day networking experience hosted at Hänel Storage Systems will feature engaging roundtable discussions, a dynamic Material Handling Business Trend presentation, a guided tour of Hänel Storage Systems' operations, and numerous opportunities for networking and learning.
Jul
1

Q3 ITR Economic Report Available Online

Wed, July 1st, 2026
Jul
15

2026 Emerging Leaders Conference

Wed, July 15th - Thu, July 16th, 2026
Join your peers in Chicago to unlock the power of human connection in leadership and learn how trust, focus, and real relationships move teams forward.
Jul
20

Q3 2026 MHEDA Journal Available Online

Mon, July 20th, 2026
Celebrating Success issue
Aug
6

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.
Sep
1

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
17

Automation Solutions Conference

Thu, September 17th, 2026
Join MHEDA and your industry peers for a one-day event designed to help you stay competitive and informed in the evolving world of material handling automation.
Oct
1

Q4 ITR Economic Report Available Online

Thu, October 1st, 2026
Oct
8

Parts & Service Conference

Thu, October 8th, 2026
Join MHEDA and your industry peers for a one-day best practices conference designed to enhance your Parts and Service Management skills and department 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
Nov
3

Women in Industry Conference 2026

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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Tuesday, April 29 from 9:45 am to 11:00 am

Key Takeaways from MHEDA’s DSC Report
Tuesday, April 29 from 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm