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August 27, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

ECIA Executive Conference Committee Announces Closing Keynote Speaker on AI 
Session Titled: Radical Next - AI and The Operating System for the Future.

Atlanta —ECIA’s Executive Conference Committee has selected keynote speaker Sam Rad to give the closing presentation at the Executive Conference which will take place at the Loews Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont on October 22. Sam Rad (Samantha Radocchia) is a lifelong student of humanity – futurist, anthropologist, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Radical Next, a meta-media studio creating transformative stories, experiences, and media productions that shape a positive future. Her upcoming book by the same name, Radical Next: Thriving in Times of Radical Change explores how “radical next ideas” and technologies will transform societies in the decades to come. Her talk will focus on the impact of AI and is titled, “Radical Next: AI and The Operating System for the Future.”

In this session, Sam Rad will: 

  • Guide you through the radical and accelerating technological changes reshaping society, with a deep dive into AI and its impact on your industry.
  • Illustrate future possibilities driven by AI and other emerging technologies, inspiring you to envision and embrace the radical next with optimism and curiosity.
  • Equip you with actionable insights to drive radical evolution within your organization, leveraging AI and other cutting-edge innovations

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, enabling attendees to network with peers in the electronic component supply chain. The industry is facing unprecedented challenges and growth opportunities, making this conference the industry’s must-attend event for thought leadership, market forecast data and much more.

“Seventy-five percent of attendees are directors, vice presidents, presidents and C-suite executives,’ noted Stephanie Tierney, ECIA Director of Member Engagement. “This year’s theme is ‘Navigating the Tides of Change,’ and our sessions and keynotes reflect the forward-thinking and innovative leadership attendees have come to expect from this highly-rated program. Add the opportunities for networking with the decision-makers and it really is the one event that can’t be missed.”

Registrations are filling up fast. Be sure to grab your spot!

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.