The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) successfully concluded its 2025 Annual Convention & Exhibitor Showcase, held April 26–30 in Tampa, Florida. The event welcomed over 640 industry professionals representing more than 230 companies for a dynamic week of education, networking, and business development.

The Exhibitor Showcase featured nearly 100 companies highlighting the latest solutions in material handling. It was a highlight of the convention, providing a platform for meaningful connections to move member companies and our industry forward through partnership and collaboration.

The convention featured a lineup of respected professionals, including Ben Nemtin, Zack Kass, and Daymond John, who shared insights on business success, cybersecurity, and the future of technology.  Attendees had the opportunity to participate in multiple workshops and roundtable discussions tailored to our industry and focused on leadership, growth, and emerging technologies.

Beyond the educational sessions, attendees participated in various events designed to build their network and give back to the community, including the first annual Liz Richards Scholarship Golf Tournament.

Want to continue learning? The MHEDA website, Convention Recap, offers on-demand content from the event, including keynote sessions, educational workshops, video presentations, and more.

MHEDA thanks all attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors for making this year’s convention a success and looks forward to continuing to support the industry through year-round programs and resources.  Save the date for MHEDA’s 2026 Convention, May 2–6, at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tennessee.  Learn more at https://www.mheda.org/future-convention-dates/.