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May 5, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ECIA Announces 2026 Executive Conference Theme
Theme is key to ensuring the content is optimized to address current industry challenges.
Atlanta – ECIA is pleased to announce the theme for the 2026 Executive Conference: Delivering Clarity In Chaos.
This year’s Conference Committee Chair Zach DeVillers explains the thinking behind the choice. “The electronics ecosystem is becoming exponentially more complex, confusing, and chaotic,” he said. “That’s why the Committee decided on the 2026 ECIA Executive Conference Theme, DELIVERING CLARITY IN CHAOS! During our Conference, we are looking to provide clarity, apply strategy, and deliver confidence when dealing with today’s environment. We have a great speaker lineup and our volunteers have been working hard to make this conference the best ever!”

“This year’s committee wrestled with how to capture the essence of what the industry is going through in a time of constant change,” added Stephanie Tierney, ECIA Director of Marketing Communications and Member Engagement. “This theme brings the relevant topics to mind and ensures every speaker will bring maximum value to attendees.”
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 this year: The conference has shifted one day to begin on Monday Oct 19. Registration and sponsorship are open!
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.