ProMat – Supply Chain & Logistics Expo
The Premier Global Showcase for Intralogistics, Robotics & Supply Chain Solutions
The Story of ProMat – Supply Chain & Logistics Expo
Sponsored by MHI, ProMat is the premier supply chain, warehouse automation, and material handling exhibition in the Western Hemisphere. Held biennially at McCormick Place, it brings together more than 1,000 leading solution providers and 50,000 manufacturing and supply chain executives from 140 countries seeking autonomous forklifts, automated storage systems (ASRS), robotics, and logistics software.
What It Feels Like on the Ground
High-tech, kinetic, and intensely forward-looking. Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) navigate simulated warehouse aisles autonomously while sorting robots pick packages at lightning speed under the vast industrial beams of McCormick Place.
Signature Elements of ProMat – Supply Chain & Logistics Expo
Autonomous Robotics & AGV Demonstration Arenas
Live demonstrations of self-navigating warehouse robots, robotic palletizers, and AI-driven sorting systems.
150+ On-Floor Educational Seminars
Technical sessions addressing warehouse optimization, cold-chain logistics, and micro-fulfillment automation.
MHI Industry Night Gala
The major networking celebration honoring innovation awards and raising scholarship funds with top musical entertainment.
Supply Chain Leadership Keynotes
Plenary addresses by chief supply chain officers of Fortune 500 retail, automotive, and logistics giants.
Why Industry Leaders Attend
Crucial for logistics leaders, warehouse equipment exporters, automation developers, and supply chain executives aiming to source next-generation fulfillment technologies.
On-Site Logistics & Travel Intelligence
Peak session exits cause severe traffic around Lake Shore Drive. Utilizing ELMIA’s private coach busway credentials ensures rapid point-to-point transit back to downtown hotels.
Attending with a Corporate Delegation?
ELMIA coordinates pre-contracted hotel blocks, continuous black car standby, and executive accreditation for groups visiting Chicago.
Inquire for Delegation ItineraryHow ELMIA Supports Attending Delegations
When senior executives, VIP clients, or international trade missions attend ProMat – Supply Chain & Logistics Expo, ELMIA operates as a quiet, white-glove extension of your team.
Delegation Registration & Badging
Group badge procurement and VIP seminar seating for logistics delegations.
- Direct badge delivery to guest hotel rooms
- Access to International Visitors Center lounges
- Private meeting room setups inside McCormick Place
River North & Loop Corporate Hotel Blocks
Pre-reserved room blocks at 4 and 5-star properties in Chicago's business core.
- Blocks at Renaissance Chicago, Westin River North & The Westin Michigan Ave
- Private delegation hospitality lounges
- Consolidated group master billing
McCormick Busway Private Coaches
Exclusive coach transit utilizing the traffic-free McCormick Place subterranean busway.
- Direct non-stop hotel-to-exhibit hall transfers
- 55-passenger luxury coaches equipped with Wi-Fi
- Cadillac Escalade ESVs for corporate board members
Supply Chain Executive Dinners
Private dining room buyouts for entertaining distribution partners and clients.
- Private rooms at Prime & Provisions, Morton's & RPM Seafood
- Private cocktail receptions along the Chicago Riverwalk
- 24/7 dedicated dispatch operations desk
Disclaimer: ELMIA DMC is an independent destination management and executive ground logistics company. ELMIA is not the official organizer or ticket agent of ProMat – Supply Chain & Logistics Expo. All trademarks, registered logos, and event titles belong solely to their respective owners.
Planning to AttendProMat – Supply Chain & Logistics Expo
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