August 19, 2026, ECIA Newsletter
Executive Conference Registration Discount End Extended Until Friday
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.
ECIA Industry Alert: Modified CSDDD, Directive (EU) 2026/470
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requires the largest companies operating in the EU to identify and address human rights and environmental risks throughout their operations and supply chains. The 2026 Omnibus amendments significantly narrowed the scope, generally limiting direct requirements to EU companies with more than 5,000 employees and €1.5 billion in turnover and non-EU companies generating more than €1.5 billion in EU revenue. Member states have until July 26, 2028, to incorporate the directive into national law, with company compliance beginning July 26, 2029.
ECIA Announces Legendary FBI Operative for Executive Conference
ECIA is pleased to announce Eric O’Neill will be the final keynote speaker at the 2026 Executive Conference, themed “Delivering Clarity in Chaos”.
Eric is a cybersecurity expert, legendary FBI operative, attorney, and founder of The Georgetown Group and Nexasure AI.
Technology Export Controls Conference
FREE for members to attend! Wednesday | September 30 | 8:45 am - 5:45 am
Located at Center for Strategic & International Studies, Washington, DC 20036
Sponsored by ECIA and SIA, this event brings together current and former government officials, compliance practitioners and policy experts from technology companies and their valued channel partners, university and think tank researchers, and legal practitioners to assess the state of U.S. dual-use export controls on semiconductors and other technology items and identify practical paths for compliance.
Through expert panels and interactive discussion, participants will examine policy updates, enforcement trends, diversion threats, IP and insider-threat risks, and opportunities to strengthen export compliance programs and public–private partnerships. Learn more or register.
EIA Standards Committee
ECIA’s Automated Component Handling Committee is currently collecting public comments for Project Number 5559 EIA-980 Environmentally Friendly Narrow-pitch Tape Carrier.
Please contact Laura Donohoe at ldonohoe@ecianow.org if you would like to review the document and provide comments. Anyone with a material interest in the subject is invited to participate.
ECIA's Top 50 Worldwide Authorized Distributors—2026 Report
ECIA has released its annual Top 50 Worldwide Authorized Distributors report on TrustedParts.com. The goal of the study that developed the data presented in this report is to include the major authorized distributors from all three regions. Given the dominating presence of Asia as a distribution market, a second goal was to provide total revenue data for top markets for electronic components in Asia.
Read more.
ECIA Suggestion Box for ECIA Programming
Drop a Note into Our Suggestion Box!
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 recognize Memphis Electronic, Inc. as our Member of the Week.
Memphis Electronic is an established manufacturers’ representative serving the electronic components industry with a focus on building strong connections between manufacturers, distributors, and customers. Through its experienced sales team and long-standing industry relationships, the company works closely with its manufacturing partners to expand market opportunities while providing customers with knowledgeable, responsive support. Memphis Electronic’s relationship-driven approach and commitment to representing quality manufacturers have helped the company build lasting partnerships throughout the electronics industry.
For 14 years, Memphis Electronic has been part of the ECIA community, supporting the collaboration and relationships that strengthen our industry. We’re proud to recognize their longstanding membership and thank the Memphis Electronic team for being part of ECIA.
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Electronic Components Industry Association