Don’t Miss the 2021 MHI Digital Spring Meetings

The 2021 MHI Spring Meetings will be digital this year and will offer Industry Groups the opportunity to network with peers and learn from industry experts. In addition to the Industry Group Meetings, there will be four sessions open to all MHI members including the following:

Introduction to Industry Groups

May 17 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Is this your first Industry Group meeting as a member? Or are you interested in learning more about joining an Industry Group? If so, you’re invited to join our Introduction session at the Spring Meeting. During this session, you’ll hear from MHI leadership and current Industry Group members as we discuss why companies join and stay in Industry Groups and the requirements and expectations of membership

EASE Spring Membership Meeting

May 21 | 10:50 AM – 11:30 AM EDT (Presentation: 10:50 AM – 11:30 AM EDT)

Join the EASE Council in hosting Dr. Donald Peterson of NIU as he presents on exoskeleton technologies at the 2021 EASE Council Spring Membership Meeting. Exoskeleton technologies aim to provide opportunities to increase human safety and efficiency in industrial, emergency response, medical, military, and consumer applications. This presentation will provide a discussion on acceptability, deployment and sustainability, and value brought to various operations.

Policy and the Economy: Risks, Hopes, and Hobgoblins by Jason Schenker

May 25 | 1:00 PM – 2:00PM EDT

In this talk, economist and futurist Jason Schenker will explore pressing geopolitical risks as well as the most important domestic policy issues that could impact material handling and the economy. This talk will include a discussion of great power competition, global trade, supply chain risks, tax risks, sustainability initiatives, and renewable energy. The discussion will include a dispassionate analysis of the fundamentals, data, and forecasts that will impact material handling industries and the economy for years to come.

Solutions Community Spring Membership Meeting

May 26 | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

The Solutions Community will be hosting a panel of practitioners, the theme of the discussion will be “Being Flexible – Innovative Solutions within today’s Disruptive changes”. The panel will be moderated by Gary Master from DC Velocity. The meeting will also feature a presentation from Dwight Klappich from Gartner Research titled: “Your Manager in the Age of Hyper-automation”.

Industry Group Meetings

Industry Group managing directors sent out individual emails to industry group members with registration information for specific group meetings. For answers to any questions regarding the Spring Meetings, please contact your Managing Executive directly or email membership@mhi.org.

Take advantage of these digital offerings and prepare your company for future success! You can learn more on the official 2021 Spring Meetings website here.

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