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March 24, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ECIA Announces 2026 Executive Conference Core Committee Members
Off to a strong start delivering the ‘best conference yet’

Atlanta – Coming off a very successful 2025 Executive Conference, ECIA is pleased to announce the Core Committee that will join the leadership team in planning for the 2026 Executive Conference, scheduled to take place October 19-21, 2026, at the Westin O’Hare Hotel.

The following ECIA members will plan this year’s conference:

  1. Zach DeVillers – Chair - Brainard-Nielsen Marketing
  2. Paul Spain – Co-Chair – PUI Audio
  3. Heather Fulara – Co-Chair Sponsorship - DigiKey
  4. Tobi Cornell – Co-Chair Sponsorship - Kruvand Associates
  5. Juergen Wenzel – Co-chair Speaker Vetting - Dialight
  6. Michael McCaig – Co-chair Speaker Vetting - Luscombe Engineering
  7. Bob Garcia - QuadRep Ferrari Technologies
  8. Julie Fajardo – TDK-Lambda Americas
  9. Pam Berigan – Sager Electronics
  10. Robert Derringer – Crouzet North America
  11. Sean Sorteberg - DigiKey

“In a world defined by constant change, clarity is our greatest gift,” commented Zach DeVillers, President of Brainard-Nielsen Marketing, Inc. and this year’s Conference Chair. “I am sincerely thankful to the 2026 Conference Core Committee for delivering focus, purpose, and excellence to every step of this journey.  The dedication and hard work they continue to invest in the months ahead will make this conference truly exceptional.”

“The Executive Conference is the premiere event for industry executives,” 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. The conference continues to grow thanks to the hard work from the volunteers. 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 added.

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.