The Power of Human Connection
The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) invites material handling professionals to attend the 2026 Emerging Leaders Conference, taking place July 15–16, at the Viceroy Chicago Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.
Created for emerging and developing leaders across the material handling industry, the Emerging Leaders Conference is designed to help participants strengthen essential leadership skills, gain fresh perspective on today’s workplace challenges, and build meaningful connections with peers from across the industry.
The 2026 conference theme, The Power of Human Connection, will focus on the leadership skills that drive trust, collaboration, and impact in today’s fast-changing business environment. Through keynote presentations, interactive learning sessions, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical tools and actionable insights they can apply within their organizations right away. Conference highlights include:
- Featured sessions with Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and author, who will lead two sessions focused on communication, influence, and using human-centered skills to lead effectively in an AI-driven workplace.
- A featured session with Dave Crenshaw, author of The Myth of Multitasking®, sharing strategies to improve focus, uncover hidden time, and increase personal productivity.
- Interactive roundtable discussions designed to encourage peer learning, idea sharing, and practical application of key leadership concepts.
- Networking opportunities that foster meaningful connection and conversation among current and future leaders in the material handling industry.
The Emerging Leaders Conference offers attendees the opportunity to step away from day-to-day responsibilities, invest in their professional growth, and return to their organizations with new ideas, stronger leadership skills, and a broader industry network.
Registration is open! To learn more and register, visit www.mheda.org/event/2026-emerging-leaders-conference/.
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.