Special Events

Co-Located Meetings and Events

End-User Meetings And Association Events
Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) is extending invitations to national and regional professional organizations, encouraging them to hold their own meetings/events in conjunction with NA 2008.

In addition, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, IT, supply chain and logistics end-users who are bringing large groups to attend NA are invited to hold special events and meetings in conjunction with their NA attendance.

For more information, or to host a special meeting/event at NA, contact Jennifer Beadling at or call 704-676-1190/800-345-1815.

Who Is Participating

• Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants Spring Meeting
  Saturday, April 19 – Sunday, April 20, 2008, Cleveland Hyatt Regency
• MHEDA-NET
  Monday, April 21–Thursday, April 24, 2008, 7:30am – 5:00pm, I-X Center Room 6
  MHEDA is sponsoring a room during NA 2008 where current and prospective MHEDA-NET members can meet and discuss topics of interest.
• Electrification & Controls Manufacturers Association (ECMA) Recruitment Breakfast
  Monday, April 21, 2008, 8:30am – 9:30am, I-X Center Room 3
  The ECMA Product Section of MHIA is holding a breakfast reception for companies interested in learning more about this group and its new focus.
• Material Handling and Logistics Classroom Day
  Monday, April 21, 2008, Starting time TBD, I-X Center Room 17/18
  This is a free event for professors and students.
• Marine Civilian Development Program (MCDP) Informational Program
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 8:30am – 10:00am, I-X Center Room 7
  
• CSCMP Cleveland Luncheon and Presentation: Piecework – A Revolution in Warehouse Services presented by Ken Ackerman
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008, Noon – 3:00pm, I-X Center Room 7
  An obligation to workers – three service providers – case examples of use implications for warehouse managers. Registration Information

Who Should Participate

• Trade and Industry Associations and Professional Organizations
• Colleges and Universities who provide programs in material handling, supply chain and logistics
• Manufacturers, distribution centers, retailers and other end-users of material handling & logistics solutions who would like to conduct a meeting or event in conjunction with their companies NA attendance*

What Is Included

• Complimentary meeting space at Cleveland’s I-X Center
• Complimentary NA 2008 Show registration for your Co-Located Event and Meeting guests
• Coordination assistance before and during your event
• Your special events information posted on the www.NAShow.com, if desired
• Industry Press coverage and a press conference, if desired
• Complimentary entrance to all on-floor educational seminars and the NA Keynote

How You/Your Organization Will Benefit

• Hold your meeting or event within the premier U.S. material handling & logistics event
• Bring your group together for 1 to 4 days of problem-solving and solution gathering
• Network and build relationships with the material handling and logistics industry’s leading solution providers
• Develop strategic partnerships with other industry leaders
• See new products, developments and the latest industry trends
• Discover solutions and strategies that increase the productivity and efficiency of your supply chain

Take advantage of this special opportunity and make plans now to host your meeting or event in conjunction with NA. Strategize your company’s future success at NA 2008 – where focused solutions come together. Register today.

For more information, or to host a special meeting/event at NA 2008, contact Jennifer Beadling at or call 704-676-1190/800-345-1815.

Available meeting hours:

Monday, April 21, 2008 - 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

* Note: All meeting space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Only groups of 25 or more will be accommodated. This program is not available to groups who are eligible for exhibition at NA 2008.