ProMat 2025 Preview: Keynotes, Exhibits, and Must-See Events

As a premier global event for manufacturing and supply chain, ProMat just keeps growing every year, both in terms of show attendees and exhibitors. With the theme of “Where it all comes together,” ProMat 2025 will feature 1,200 exhibiting companies located in more than 660,000 square feet of exhibition space at McCormick Place in Chicago from March 17-20, 2025.

ProMat, sponsored by MHI, is the only place where you can experience the latest innovations, learn the latest ideas that boost productivity in four keynotes and more than 100 seminars, build strong business partnerships with suppliers from all over the world, and see practical demonstrations of the latest technologies and innovations.

For the first time ever, ProMat will include the new Lakeside Hall at McCormick Place. This section of the show will feature sustainability and risk management, transportation, distribution, and warehousing, and last-mile exhibits.

Daniel McKinnon, MHI’s chief exhibitions officer, says MHI Industry Group Theatre will also be located in the Lakeside Ballroom. “This is new and something that we’re pretty excited about,” he says.

This year’s show will feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, educational sessions, networking opportunities and after-show-hours events. Some exclusive experiences at ProMat include inspirational keynotes from leaders like athlete and coach Deion Sanders, and a night of laughs with Jay Pharoah at Industry Night.

At press time, MHI was finalizing the plans for the “ProMat Pier,” where the group will be hosting happy hours on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. “It will be a must-see destination throughout the show week,” says Melissa Auer, MHI’s senior director of exhibitor services.

Knowing that everyone needs a quiet break during a busy, multi-day event, MHI is introducing the new “Quiet Room” at ProMat 2025. The quiet room is open to all attendees in meeting room S504a South building