Bring the show floor to life for the next generation of supply chain talent! As a Tour Guide, you’ll lead a small group of students and educators through curated exhibit stops, spark conversations, and help them see real-world careers in action.
When You Are Needed
Program: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
While you are welcome to join the students for the day… the essential time begins with your check-in at 11:30 AM.
The Tour Guide schedule is:
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Lunch (optional) |
| 11:30 AM | Tour Guide Check-in |
| 12:00 PM – 12:10 PM | Touring the Show Floor |
| 12:10 PM – 12:15 PM | Leave for Student Day Tours |
| 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Student Day Tours |
| 3:30 PM | Return to Student Day Room |
Who Can Volunteer
You must be registered for ProMat and have a show badge. (Industry partners only.)
What You’ll Do
- Welcome your group and kick off conversations at each exhibit stop.
- Field questions and keep the group moving along the route.
- Ensure you visit every assigned booth and help make connections with exhibitors.
- Encourage students—from universities, community colleges, and some high schools—to meet peers from other schools and engage with the technology and careers they’re seeing.
How It Works
- About one week before Student Day, you’ll receive your tour map with a route and assigned exhibitors - please review it ahead of time.
- A virtual pre-event webinar will be offered in March 2027 to explain the program.
- Attendees and Tour Guides are randomly assigned; we’re not able to honor special matching requests. Thanks for understanding!
MHI Loyalty Points
MHI Member Companies can receive a maximum of up to 2 Loyalty Points for engagement in Student Day. One point can be awarded for a Member Company volunteering to be a booth stop, and one point maximum can be awarded if at least one person from a Member Company volunteers to be a Tour Guide.