When and where is ProMat 2027?

19 to 21 April 2027 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago. Show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

How much does it cost to attend?

Registration is free and includes the exhibits, all keynotes and show-floor education sessions.

Can I bring children?

No. Children under 16 cannot attend ProMat 2027.

How do I get to McCormick Place?

Free shuttles run between official hotels and the venue on show days, and the Metra Electric line is free to and from downtown Chicago with the ticket in your registration packet or the mobile app.

Can international visitors get a visa letter?

Yes. Tick "I would like a visa invitation letter" during registration and it will be emailed with your confirmation.

ProMat 2027 - atndr

Name: ProMat 2027
Start: 2027-04-19T08:30:00+00:00
End: 2027-04-21T17:00:00+00:00
Location: McCormick Place

About this event

ProMat is MHI's international trade show for manufacturing and supply chain professionals, held at McCormick Place in Chicago. Billed as the largest manufacturing and supply chain event of 2027, it brings more than 1,200 exhibits, 200 educational sessions and three keynotes on material handling, logistics, automation and warehousing technology. Registration is free.

Who attends

Manufacturing, distribution, warehousing and supply chain professionals looking for equipment, systems and ideas to improve operations. Children under 16 cannot attend.

Supply chain and logistics managers
Manufacturing and operations leaders
Warehouse and distribution center teams
Engineers and system integrators
Students (Student Day)

Keynotes and education

Three morning keynotes run at 8:30 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom S100, with around 200 show-floor education sessions alongside.

Monday: 2027 MHI Annual Industry Report Keynote Panel
Tuesday: Jon McNeill, CEO & Co-Founder of DVx Ventures, on innovation at scale
Wednesday: A conversation with Mike Krzyzewski on teamwork and leadership
Women in Supply Chain programme
Student Day

Show floor and networking

More than 1,200 exhibits cover material handling, automation and supply chain technology, with a StartUp Pavilion, Innovation Awards and the ProMat Bistro. MHI Industry Night with comedian Charlie Berens takes place on Tuesday 20 April, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.