MHEDA’s 2026 Automation Solutions Conference Comes to Kentucky

One-day event will explore emerging business models, consultative selling and the future of warehouse automation

The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) invites material handling professionals to attend the 2026 Automation Solutions Conference, taking place September 10, 2026, at SparkHaus in Covington, Kentucky.

This one-day conference is designed for professionals looking to grow their automation business, strengthen their sales approach and stay ahead of evolving industry trends. Attendees will gain practical strategies from industry experts, exchange ideas with peers and experience automation in action during a live facility tour.

Conference Highlights:

  • Featured session by Jordan Frank, The Recurring-Revenue Shift: Service & Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS)
  • Featured session by Sheldon England and Jason Effing Jones, Selling Outcomes, Not Equipment: Consultative Selling for Complex Automation
  • Interactive roundtable discussions centered around current challenges and opportunities affecting the automation market
  • UPS Supply Chain Solutions facility tour where participants will see automation operating in a live customer environment

Visit the Automation Solutions Event Page for registration details. Early bird pricing ends August 21—reserve your seat today and join industry peers for a focused day of education, collaboration and firsthand insight into the future of warehouse automation.

About The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA)

The MHEDA community is where industry professionals come to expand their network, strengthen their businesses, and elevate the material handling industry. Through educational programs, industry insights, shared best practices, and resources for every member, MHEDA is home to everyone in the material handling industry. Discover more about MHEDA and how we empower the material handling industry at www.mheda.org.

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