If you work in supply chain or manufacturing, MODEX is kind of a big deal.
Held every two years at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, MODEX is the largest international supply chain trade show on the planet — and honestly, it’s less of a trade show and more of an experience. Over 1,200 exhibitors spread across 600,000 square feet of floor space, all competing to show you what the future of warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing actually looks like in action.
And that’s the key word: action. MODEX isn’t about glossy brochures and sales pitches. It’s about seeing real equipment and real technology running in real-world conditions — so you can make real decisions. Pair that with 200+ free educational seminars, four headline keynotes from industry heavyweights, and a room full of peers who are wrestling with the same challenges you are, and you’ve got something pretty hard to replicate anywhere else.
Whether you’re evaluating your first automated system or looking to push a mature operation to the next level, MODEX covers the full spectrum, from hands-on manual equipment all the way to fully automated, tech-driven solutions. It’s where the supply chain industry comes to see what’s next.
So whether this is your first MODEX or your tenth, consider this your guide to making the most of it.
When and Where is MODEX 2026?
MODEX 2026 will take place April 13–16, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The show floor will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Wednesday and 9 am to 1 PM on Thursday. The Georgia World Congress Center is right in the heart of the city’s walkable convention district, and the venue offers convenient access to hotels, restaurants, and transportation, making it straightforward to navigate your time at the show while maximizing your exposure to solutions and networking opportunities.
Who Should Attend MODEX 2026?
The short answer? If the supply chain touches your job, MODEX is relevant to you.
The show is built for the people who evaluate, spec, implement, and manage the technologies and processes that keep modern operations running. That covers a pretty wide range of roles — but here’s who tends to get the most out of it:
Corporate Executives & Operations Leaders You’re making the big calls on supply chain strategy and capital investment. MODEX puts the full landscape of solutions in front of you in a matter of days — so you can benchmark, compare, and come home with a clearer picture of where your operation stands and where it needs to go.
Engineers & Technical Specialists Spec sheets only tell you so much. The MODEX show floor lets you see equipment and technology running under real conditions, which makes a real difference when you’re the one responsible for making it all work post-implementation.
Operations & Logistics Managers From labor optimization to order accuracy to throughput, the challenges you deal with daily are exactly what exhibitors come here to solve. It’s a practical, floor-level look at what’s working for operations like yours.
Procurement & Supply Chain Managers With 1,200+ exhibitors under one roof, MODEX is one of the few places where you can do serious vendor evaluation and solution comparison without scheduling a month’s worth of separate calls and demos.
Whatever your title, if you’re looking to improve how your operation runs, there’s something here for you.
How Much Does it Cost to Attend MODEX 2026?
There is no cost to access the exhibit hall or attend the 200+ educational seminars on the show floor at MODEX 2026. This includes keynote presentations, networking receptions, and access to all three halls of exhibitors and demonstrations.
To attend, simply register online. Early registration is recommended to expedite badge pickup and ensure access to any special programming or networking events that may have capacity limits.
Who Will be at MODEX 2026?
MODEX 2026 will feature over 1,200 exhibitors representing the full spectrum of material handling, automation, robotics, software, and supply chain solutions — from household names to emerging innovators you haven’t heard of yet. See the full exhibitor list here.
Must-Attend Sessions at MODEX 2026
With 200+ sessions on the schedule, the hardest part of MODEX is deciding what to prioritize. To help you plan, here are the sessions we’re most excited about — each one worth carving out time for.
Alpine Supply Chain Solutions: Integrating Automation Equipment, Automation Software, WMS, and ERP
Monday, April 13 | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Theater E
Want to see what a full automation journey actually looks like end-to-end? This session walks through how CABI Fashion went from fully manual to fully automated in under 12 months — covering everything from data-driven facility design to integrating conveyors, Put-to-Light, and sortation with WMS and ERP. Real results included: they doubled productivity. To add this to your show planner, click here.
Locus Robotics: Beyond Physical AI in the Warehouse—From Smart Robots to Orchestrated Operations
Monday, April 13 | 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Emerging Technologies Theater
This one goes beyond the robot-on-the-floor conversation. It looks at how AI works at two levels — enabling individual robots to navigate and make decisions autonomously, while also optimizing throughput, labor, and service levels across the entire operation. If you’re thinking about AI adoption at scale, this is a practical place to start. To add this to your show planner, click here.
St. Onge Company: 3PL Landscape and Selection Strategies
Monday, April 13 | 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Theater H
Outsourcing your logistics — or wondering if you should be? This beginner-friendly session cuts through the complexity of 3PL selection, covering what to look for in a partner, how to run an effective bid process, and what separates successful 3PL relationships from the ones that fall apart. To add this to your show planner, click here.
enVista: WMS vs. WCS vs. WES
Monday, April 13 | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Theater A
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding along while secretly unsure which warehouse system is which, this session is for you. enVista breaks down the definitions, functions, and overlaps of WMS, WCS, and WES — and helps you figure out which system, or combination of systems, actually fits your operation. To add this to your show planner, click here.
Made4net: Smarter WMS Selection in a Crowded Market—Fit Over Features
Tuesday, April 14 | 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Theater F
This is our session, and we built it around one idea: the best WMS isn’t the one with the longest feature list — it’s the one that fits how you actually operate. We’ll show you how to cut through vendor marketing noise, balance configurability with usability and total cost of ownership, and use tools like Gartner’s Magic Quadrant to make smarter shortlisting decisions. To add this to your show planner, click here.
Gather AI: How Barrett Distribution Centers Maximized Order Fulfillment Performance with AI-Enabled Machine Vision
Wednesday, April 15 | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Supply Chain Resiliency Theater
We’re especially excited about this one — Barrett Distribution Centers is a Made4net customer, and their story is a good one. VP of Business Process Optimization Jim Rapoza joins Gather AI to share how Barrett used machine learning and computer vision to drive real efficiency gains and measurable financial impact. To add this to your show planner, click here.
St. Onge Company: Reimagining Supply Chain Execution in the Age of AI
Wednesday, April 15 | 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Theater E
A thoughtful close to the week. This session looks at how AI is changing supply chain execution — not just technically, but practically — with a focus on natural language interfaces and faster decision-making. Importantly, it keeps the human element front and center, making the case that successful AI adoption is as much about trust and workforce enablement as it is about the technology itself. To add this to your show planner, click here.
Three Trends We Expect to See at MODEX 2026
1. Autonomous Robotics Have Crossed the Deployment Threshold
The robotics conversation at MODEX 2026 is shifting from proof-of-concept demonstrations to a focus on production deployment, fleet management, and measured ROI. Salim Ismail’s keynote “Transforming Logistics with AI and the ExO Methodology” signals this transition: the focus is now on how organizations scale autonomous solutions, not whether they should.
What to watch:
- Integration strategies for mixed fleets
- Real operational metrics: uptime, throughput gains, payback periods
- Vendors emphasizing ease of deployment, interoperability, and ongoing support
Why it matters: Labor constraints are permanent. Companies deploying autonomous solutions at scale today are building operational advantages that will compound over years.
2. Supply Chain Visibility Is Being Redefined as Continuous and Autonomous
Richard McPhail’s keynote “Lessons Learned from the Supply Chain Front Line” reflects a broader industry reality: manual tracking, periodic inventory counts, and reactive problem-solving no longer cut it. The sheer volume of exhibitors showcasing RFID, IoT sensors, computer vision, and RTLS solutions makes it clear that continuous, autonomous visibility is becoming the new operational baseline
What to watch:
- Technologies that provide visibility without manual intervention
- Systems that unify data across warehouse, yard, and transportation
- Platforms emphasizing actionable intelligence over raw data collection
Why it matters: Visibility is about predicting problems before they happen, optimizing flows in real-time, and enabling speed and accuracy. Organizations treating visibility as a compliance exercise rather than a competitive weapon will struggle to keep pace.
3. The Workforce Model Is Being Redesigned Around Human-Technology Partnership
The exhibition floor will have hundreds of exhibitors showcasing wearable exosuits, ergonomic lifting solutions, voice-directed workflows, collaborative robots, and safety technologies designed to augment rather than replace human workers. The focus has shifted from eliminating labor to multiplying what each worker can accomplish while reducing physical strain and injury risk.
What to watch:
- Solutions designed to reduce physical strain and injury risk while increasing output
- Technology that requires minimal training and adapts to workers, not the reverse
- Companies framing automation as workforce enablement, not workforce replacement
Why it matters: Turnover and recruitment challenges aren’t going away. Companies that invest in making warehouse work less punishing, more engaging and rewarding will have better retention, higher morale, and more consistent performance.
Make the Most of Your Time at MODEX 2026
Get ready to walk. Familiarize yourself with Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. It’s a massive venue, and moving around efficiently will go a long way in ensuring you don’t miss anything! Take a look at the exhibitor floor plan here, where you can search by booth size, booth type, exhibitor, and more.
Dress appropriately. MODEX will present you with an equal mix of walking and sitting. Be sure to wear clothing and shoes that will allow you to do both easily, and be sure to bring snacks packed with energy.
Know where to caffeinate, hydrate, and replenish.
- Centennial Grounds located in the lobby of the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is a short five-minute walk away and has all the coffee drinks you need to keep you going.
- Hudson Grille located at 120 Marietta Street offers 50 draft beers, craft cocktails and a menu of burgers, bbq and more for after the show.
- Just Around The Corner at 76 Ted Turner Dr NW is a small local gem that will keep you fed and happy with tasty renditions of classic sandwiches.
Reserve dining in advance. Thousands of professionals will be visiting Atlanta during MODEX, and top restaurants book quickly. Secure your reservations early, particularly for restaurants you’re looking forward to discovering.
Schedule meetings before you arrive. Contact key vendors and exhibitors ahead of the show to secure dedicated meeting times rather than relying on walk-up availability.
Bring plenty of business cards. Despite digital alternatives, physical cards remain the most efficient method for quick introductions. This is how you can ensure outreach after you’ve left the convention.
Connect with Made4net at MODEX 2026
MODEX is where supply chain decisions get made — and we’d love to be part of yours.
Stop by Booth #B15158 to see how Made4net’s WMS helps warehouse operations perform at their best, or book a meeting with us ahead of the show to make the most of your time on the floor.
Why visit Made4net at MODEX?
See AI in Action
We’re showcasing new AI‑driven capabilities designed to boost warehouse efficiency—from intelligent decision support to automation orchestration and smarter labor planning. If AI is on your 2026 roadmap, you’ll want to see what we’re unveiling.
Experience Our Powerful and Adaptable Warehouse Management System
Discover how our highly configurable, automation‑ready WMS helps operations scale quickly, pivot faster, and adapt to new business demands without costly complexity.
Exclusive Giveaway for Manifest Attendees: The WMS Toolkit
As a thank‑you for visiting us, you’ll receive The WMS Toolkit—a curated set of buyers guides, RFP templates, ROI calculator, checklists, and expert resources.
And while you’re there — we have some news worth celebrating. Made4net’s SCExpert AI Upgrade has been nominated for the MHI Innovation Award in the Best IT Innovation category. Come see why it’s turning heads and what it means for the next generation of intelligent warehouse management.
See you in Atlanta.
