October 14, 2026, ECIA Newsletter
Executive Conference is Next Week
The ECIA Executive Conference is around the corner. We are expecting record attendance this year AND we are thrilled to see our industry friends. We will see you MONDAY!
Executive Conference Committee Announces CEO Fireside Chat
Executive Conference Committee Announces CEO Fireside Chat
The ECIA Executive Conference committee is pleased to announce the return of the engaging CEO Fireside Chat panel, moderated this year by Dave Doherty, CEO of DigiKey.
This year’s panel will comprise of Judy Connors, President and COO, Aratas America, Tony Roybal, President and CEO, Abracon, Tom Griffin, CEO, Catalysts Unity Solutions, and Farouq Tuweiq, CEO, Bel Fuse. Read the full press release.
Up Close with David Loftus, President and CEO, ECIA: PACE Interview
EMSNOW takes a deep dive into ECIA's industry education program with David Loftus, ECIA's President and CEO. ECIA recently announced the previously members-only PACE program is now available for purchase by anyone. PACE stands for Paul Andrews Continuing Education, named after the founder of Texas distributor TTI, Inc. who was a strong proponent of industry research and education. Tune in.
EIA Standards Projects
The following EIA standards are in the process of being reviewed. ECIA Member companies play an essential role in developing and maintaining technical standards for industry and anyone with a material interest in the subject matter is welcome to participate. Please contact Ed Mikoski or Laura Donohoe for more information.
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
Our Member of the Week is Renesas. Renesas has been an ECIA member for 5 years. Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose “To Make Our Lives Easier.” From mission-critical automotive and industrial to emerging infrastructure and IoT applications, they are meeting global customers’ evolving needs by delivering scalable and comprehensive solutions with unmatched quality. Through digitalization, they are rapidly enhancing user experiences and driving innovation. Their passion for developing sustainable, power-efficient solutions for people and communities around the world knows no boundaries.
Together with a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals, they are shaping the future one touch of magic at a time “To Make Our Lives Easier.”
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