ProMat 2025
- Date
- 2025-03-17
- Location
- McCormick Place, Chicago, United States
- Host
- MODEX (MHI)
About this event
ProMat 2025 is where the future of operations gets put on the floor in full view. If you work in robotics, warehouse automation, manufacturing, or the broader supply chain stack, this is the kind of event that lets you compare technologies, pressure-test ideas, and see what is actually ready for deployment. With more than 1,200 exhibitors and the scale of a major industry gathering, ProMat stands out as one of the biggest places in 2025 to understand where supply chain technology is heading. It brings together the companies building the tools, the teams buying and integrating them, and the operators focused on moving products faster, safer, and more efficiently. About the Event ProMat is MHI's biennial trade show, returning to McCormick Place in Chicago for its 2025 edition. At its core, this is a large in-person industry event built for discovery, comparison, and real-world evaluation across supply chain, manufacturing, warehousing, and robotics. Rather than a single-track conference, the event format is centered on a broad exhibition environment supported by learning, networking, and hands-on exploration. That matters because many of the technologies shaping warehouses and production environments are best understood in context: how they move, how they integrate, how they fit into workflows, and how they solve specific operational constraints. You can expect a cross-section of attendees that typically includes operations leaders, supply chain strategists, automation teams, engineers, technology buyers, manufacturers, and solution providers. For people evaluating warehouse robotics, material handling systems, software platforms, and end-to-end supply chain tools, the value comes from having so many categories and vendors in one place. The scale of ProMat also makes it useful for more than sourcing. It is a place to map the market, track emerging trends, benchmark your current approach, and leave with a clearer sense of what is mature, what is overhyped, and what deserves deeper follow-up. What to Expect The centerpiece of ProMat 2025 is the exhibition floor. With 1,200+ exhibitors, attendees should expect a dense, high-volume environment where product demonstrations, equipment showcases, software presentations, and direct vendor conversations drive much of the experience. For attendees focused on robotics and warehouse automation, that likely means seeing a wide range of systems and tools side by side, including technologies related to fulfillment, material movement, manufacturing support, and broader supply chain execution. The advantage of that format is simple: you can compare capabilities, ask technical questions, and quickly narrow the field based on your own requirements. Expect your time at the event to include a mix of activities such as: Walking the expo floor to identify relevant vendors and technology categories Watching product demos and evaluating how solutions perform in practice Talking with teams about implementation models, integration considerations, and use cases Meeting peers from across manufacturing, warehousing, and supply chain operations Building a shortlist of tools, partners, and follow-up conversations for after the show Because ProMat is such a large event, it rewards preparation. Teams attending with clear priorities, such as warehouse robotics, manufacturing automation, or broader supply chain tech, will get the most from mapping out which categories matter most before arriving. It is also the kind of show where unplanned discoveries matter. You may arrive focused on one part of the stack and leave with new ideas about adjacent systems, process design, data visibility, or facility-level optimization. Why Attend If you are actively evaluating technology, ProMat compresses months of market research into a few focused days. Instead of sorting through websites and sales decks one at a time, you can compare offerings in person, ask sharper questions, and get a better feel for which solutions are built for real operational environments. For operators and decision-makers, the biggest benefit is clarity. Large trade shows can help you move from broad interest to concrete next steps: what technologies fit your facility, what kinds of automation are realistic for your throughput and labor profile, and which vendors understand the realities of implementation. ProMat is especially valuable for people working on challenges such as: Warehouse efficiency and throughput improvement Robotics adoption and automation planning Manufacturing-support workflows and material flow Supply chain resilience and process modernization Vendor sourcing, benchmarking, and partnership evaluation It is also a strong event for teams that need alignment across functions. Operations, engineering, procurement, innovation, and executive stakeholders often evaluate technology differently. Seeing systems in person gives teams a shared basis for decision-making and makes post-event planning more practical. Even if you are not ready to buy immediately, attending can sharpen your view of the market. You will leave with better language for internal discussions, a stronger sense of which trends are credible, and a more informed perspective on where supply chain technology is delivering measurable value. Practical Details Location: In person at McCormick Place, Chicago, United States. As one of the country's best-known convention venues, it is well suited to a trade show of this size, with the space to support large exhibits, live demonstrations, and a wide range of exhibitors under one roof. Timing: Monday, March 17 at 12:00 AM UTC. If you are traveling in, it is worth planning ahead so you can make the most of your time on-site, especially given the scale of the event and the number of exhibitors. A few practical ways to approach the event: Wear comfortable shoes and expect substantial walking Prioritize must-see exhibitors and categories in advance Leave space in your schedule for unexpected demos and conversations Bring specific operational questions so vendor discussions stay useful and concrete Capture notes, photos, and follow-up actions as you go so insights do not get lost For anyone serious about robotics, warehouse operations, manufacturing systems, or supply chain transformation, ProMat 2025 is not just a place to browse. It is a working event for people who want a clearer view of the market and better inputs for real decisions.
Who should attend
If you work anywhere along the path from production to fulfillment, this is the kind of event that can sharpen your view of what’s changing and what’s worth acting on next. - **Warehouse and distribution leaders** who want to compare automation, robotics, storage, picking, and material handling solutions in one place instead of sorting through vendors one by one. - **Supply chain, operations, and logistics professionals** looking for practical ideas to improve throughput, accuracy, labor efficiency, and resilience across facilities and networks. - **Manufacturing teams** responsible for moving materials, feeding production lines, or connecting plant operations with warehousing and outbound distribution. - **Technology buyers and innovation leads** who need to evaluate what’s real, what’s mature, and what can actually be deployed across a warehouse or supply chain environment. - **Engineers, systems designers, and project stakeholders** who want to see equipment and software up close, ask detailed questions, and leave with a clearer sense of fit, scale, and implementation considerations. - **Anyone tracking the future of supply chain tech** who wants a broad view of the market, with 1,200+ exhibitors gathered at McCormick Place for one of the biggest industry meetups of 2025.