Crystal Washington will speak at the women's conferenceThe US Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) will hold its annual Women In Industry Conference at the Chicago O’Hare Hotel, November 4-5, 2025.
The two-day, interactive conference is sponsored, as it has been in previous years, by the Material Handling Industry (MHI) and Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), and is designed to support leadership development, skills training and networking for women working in the industry.
“We’ll explore new breakthroughs in AI, strengthen negotiation skills, and equip you with tools to speak with clarity and confidence,” event organisers state.
“Whether you’re elevating a brand, breaking through barriers, or sprinting toward your next big goal, this conference will give you the techniques to go further. Join a network of driven, dynamic women who are ready to train hard, dream big, and lead with strength.”
Featured sessions at the event include futurist Crystal Washington’s Generative AI for Leaders, Jen Allen-Knuth will talk about how to Turn Ideas Into Action and, Negotiation as a Leadership Superpower delivered by Fotini Iconomopoulos.
A materials handling business trends roundtable session will also be held.