CONTACT: Jennifer Read
678-393-9990
jread@ecianow.org
September 21, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ECIA Executive Conference Committee Announces New Breakout Sessions
Breakouts Begin After General Sessions on Tuesday
Atlanta – The ECIA Executive Conference committee is pleased to announce three NEW breakout sessions. This year’s schedule includes three optional breakout sessions at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The full conference program will end at 4:00 p.m. this year.
1: "The Connected Part Number: Unifying Product, Pricing, and Market Intelligence" with Johnathan Parker of Orbweaver, John Hutson of MacInnis Group, Mike Budde Jr. of Budde Marketing, an Orbweaver Company, and David Foster of Ohmite. Session will be moderated by Sannah Vinding - located in Michigan B.
2: "DC Policies and Global Trade - What You Need to Know" with Kevin Kurland, Senior Technical Expert - located in Division.
3: "Driving AI Adoption for Efficiency and Innovation" with Moderator Mike Swenson of Mel Foster Group, and panelists Nick Krmpotich, VP AI with DigiKey; Greg Engen, President of Contata; and Alan Ahern, President of Crowley Associates - located in Michigan A.
“These sessions reflect survey results and Executive Committee input about the top challenges attendees are grappling with in their businesses,” commented Stephanie Tierney, ECIA Director of Marketing Communications and Member Engagement. “Learning how to best work through AI, and supply chain efficiencies are top of minds. We believe these sessions will offer tactical solutions to ‘Deliver Clarity in Chaos.’”
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. Grab your spot at the conference today and get your hotel reservations asap! Learn more.
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.