CONTACT: Jennifer Read
678-393-9990
jread@ecianow.org
July 10, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ECIA Announces First 2026 Executive Conference Keynote Speaker
Curt Steinhorst will open conference by guiding attendees ‘Navigating through the Fog’.
Atlanta – Perfectly aligned with this year’s conference theme, ‘Delivering Clarity in Chaos,’ the Executive Conference Committee is pleased to announce the opening keynote speaker will be Curt Steinhorst. His presentation is titled, ‘Navigating through the Fog.’ This session is sponsored by the TTI Family of Specialists.
Curt Steinhorst is the author of the bestselling book, Can I Have Your Attention? He is a Top 30 Global Guru, and a regular Forbes contributor on Leadership Strategy. He pulls from a decade's worth of attention science, generational differences, and technology trends to shape leadership, engagement, and productivity.
“Curt has collaborated with thousands of executives to discover common approaches to finding clarity, harnessing human attention, and developing teams that yield powerful results, which is precisely what our conference theme is all about,” explained Stephanie Tierney, and Director of Marketing Communications. “His unique perspective and entertaining speaking style combine unforgettable stories, cutting-edge research, and practical case studies. Our Executive Conference Committee team is very pleased to be able to bring this popular speaker to the conference, thanks to our sponsor, the TTI Family of Specialists.”
The ECIA Executive Conference is the PREMIER event for industry executives. The conference is specifically tailored for senior management and executives in the industry's leading companies. The date for the 2026 Executive Conference is October 19-21, 2026, at the Westin O’Hare Hotel. NEW: The 2026 conference opens on MONDAY this year, instead of Sunday.
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About ECIA
The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is made up of the leading electronic component manufacturers, their independent manufacturer representatives and authorized distributors. ECIA members share a common goal of promoting and improving the business environment for the authorized sale of electronic components. Comprised of a broad array of leaders and professionals representing all phases of the electronics components supply chain, ECIA is where business optimization, product authentication and industry advocacy come together. ECIA members develop industry guidelines and technical standards, as well as generate critical business intelligence. For more information, visit www.ecianow.org or call 678-393-9990.