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CONTACT: Jennifer Read FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ECIA Announces 2026 Executive Conference Chair and Co-Chair Atlanta — Coming off a very successful 2025 Executive Conference, ECIA is pleased to announce the chairs for the 2026 Executive Conference, scheduled to take place October 19-21, 2026, at the Westin O’Hare Hotel. Zach DeVillers, President of Brainard-Nielsen Marketing, Inc. and Paul Spain, CEO of PUI Audio will take the reins for 2026. “2025 was an exceptional conference and I am looking forward to being Chair for this year's 2026 ECIA Executive Conference,” Zach commented. “Attendees can look forward to an engaging program focused on executive-level insights, open conversation, and practical takeaways for navigating an increasingly complex and fast-changing industry. The work is well underway with Paul Spain, our Co-Chair and the many committee members volunteering their time and effort! “ “I’m excited to be co-chairing the 2026 ECIA Executive Conference with Zach DeVillers,” Paul added. “Year after year, Stephanie Tierney and the ECIA team raise the bar with this world‑class event. What sets this conference apart is the practical, actionable takeaways it delivers for executives across the electronic components industry.”
“The Executive Conference is the premiere event for industry executives, and it focuses on the leadership teams addressing the industry’s challenges,” noted Stephanie Tierney, ECIA’s Director of Marketing Communications and Member Engagement. “In 2025, we moved the conference to the Westin O’Hare Hotel to accommodate the ever-increasing attendance numbers, and I look forward to working with the committee to deliver an agenda and program for 2026 that builds on the momentum that we have started,” she concluded. Planning meetings and sub-committees will be formed in the coming weeks. For more information about the planning process, contact Stephanie Tierney at [email protected]. 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. |
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