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July 17, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ECIA Announces 2026 Executive Conference Futurist Session
Futurist Jim Carroll brings his provocative vision of the future of innovation to the electronic components industry.
Atlanta – The ECIA Executive Conference Committee is pleased to announce Jim Carroll as the second keynote speaker of the 2026 program, themed ‘Delivering Clarity in Chaos.’ Jim Carroll is recognized as one of the world’s leading futurist, trends and innovation experts, with a massive global blue-chip client list. Over the last 30 years, more than 2 million people have shared insights at his events. Jim’s global client list gives him a front-row seat to the high-velocity change that is occurring as disruption comes to take hold of every industry and every organization. With that insight, and the customized research that he undertakes for every engagement, he helps to transform growth-oriented organizations into high-velocity innovation heroes. Jim Carroll’s ECIA Executive Conference keynote address is sponsored by Orbweaver.
“Jim has been invited in by NASA (twice) to share his insight on the future of the space industry; by Disney, to advise on new strategies for creativity and innovation; by the PGA of America for his thoughts on how to accelerate the golf industry; by Pfizer for insight on the future of medical science; by the World Bank for his thoughts on opportunities for economic development; and by the Wall Street Journal for his perspective on disruptive trends,” commented ECIA’s Director of Marketing Communications and Member Engagement Stephanie Tierney. “Our vetting committee is working with Jim to tailor his presentation to arguably an even more challenging industry: the electronic components channel. We are grateful to Budde, an Orbweaver Company, for the resources to bring Jim to the Executive Conference this year,” she concluded.
Jim Carroll is the author of numerous books including Now What?; Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast; Surviving the Information Age; and What I Learned from Frogs in Texas.
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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.