September 23, 2026, ECIA Newsletter
NEW! Executive Conference Breakout Sessions Start at 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 20.
With general sessions ending at 4 p.m., there are now optional breakout sessions following general sessions. View the schedule or app for room and speaker details.
- "The Connected Part Number: Unifying Product, Pricing, and Market Intelligence."
- "DC Policies and Global Trade - What You Need to Know."
- "Driving AI Adoption for Efficiency and Innovation."
The Executive Conference is October 19-21, 2026 at the Westin O’Hare Hotel. Learn more about the conference.
Executive Conference App is Ready!
Heading to the Executive Conference, October 19-21? Download the conference app, "ECIA Event App" from the Apple or Google Play Store for information on the schedule, attendees, sponsors and more.
If you attended last year, you may already have the app downloaded. Follow the instructions to access. It may send you a code to access.
Make sure you have notifications TURNED ON.
The 2026 Executive Conference is around the corner. We look forward to seeing you there.
TrustedParts.com to Exhibit at Electronica 2026 in Munich
If you are attending Electronica in Munich in November, we invite you to come by the TrustedParts.com booth and learn more about our site and the authorized channel.
If you would like to set up a meeting, send Kristen Ballard an email – kballard@ecianow.org - and we will schedule a specific time to connect during the show.
See you in Munich! Booth C4.130
EDS 2027 Space Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for companies who had Hotel Meeting Suites or Executive Meeting Rooms at EDS 2026. An email went out on September 15 to Primary Contacts to invite previous space-holders to complete a request for space at EDS 2027.
If your Primary Contact has changed since EDS 2026 or if you would like to request a Hotel Meeting Suite or Executive Meeting Room, please contact info@edssummit.com.
In order to access Member rates for EDS registration, please make sure that you are an ECIA member in good standing both at the time of registration and the time of the event.
PACE Available to Members at No Additional Cost
PACE is the PREMIER Employee Training Program for Industry Knowledge. With over 2,500 learners, the PACE program equips new employees with essential industry knowledge through 20 comprehensive courses...and more on the way!
ECIA members have access to PACE courses included in their membership, no enrollment key is needed. If asked to sign-in, enter the same login credentials used to access your ECIA member profile.
ECIA Suggestion Box for ECIA Programming
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Help shape future ECIA programming! The ECIA Suggestion Box is open for your ideas—whether it’s webinar topics, event concepts, or industry issues you’d like addressed! We value your input and encourage you to share your thoughts with our team.
Do you want to give feedback about the association in general? Share your ideas with the ECIA Suggestion Box.
ECIA Research and Analysis
ECIA offers its members insight into the industry and a variety of market trends information. Members can log into the website and visit the Stats & Insights page to access an increasing number of statistical reports. Some are available to the public, some to members and others are only accessible to those who participate in the survey.
Visit the stats and insights drop down menu on our website for more information.
Member of the Week
This week, ECIA is proud to Spirit Electronics as our Member of the Week.
Spirit Electronics is a supplier of high reliability electronic components, engineering services, and superior supply-chain solutions.
Their product lines include power, memory, FPGAs, ASICs–everything you need to build out a high-reliability board that can perform in even the harshest environments.
Their team’s expertise lies in aerospace and defense (A&D), delivering components fully qualified and ready for assembly right when you need them. They ensure a secure supply chain from quoting to delivery. Congratulations, Spirit Electronics.
Contact Info:
Electronic Components Industry Association