Past eventHeld October 12–14, 2026
LEAD SUMMIT 2026
LEAD SUMMIT is a leadership conference for leaders at every stage in the electrical distribution industry.
The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Held
- October 12–14, 2026
- Venue
- The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
TL;DR
Written before the event took place.
- LEAD SUMMIT 2026 runs October 12–14 at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Regular registration is $1,325 for Distributor Members, $1,425 for Non-Distributor Members and Industry Non-Members, and $1,850 for Non-Members.
- A pre-conference Metrics, Benchmarking & Goal-Setting workshop costs $150 per person.
- The program is designed for leaders at every stage, from high-potential employees to mid-level managers and senior executives.
About
The National Association of Electrical Distributors organises LEAD SUMMIT 2026. The conference focuses on leadership strategies for first-time managers, experienced executives, and leaders at every level.
Who was in the room
High-potential employees
Employees stepping into their first leadership role.
Mid-level managers
Managers scaling their impact.
Senior executives and directors
Senior leaders sharpening how they lead through change.
Featured speakers
7 listedAntonio Neves
Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author
Melissa Doman
Founder, Organizational Psychologist · The Workplace Mental Health Method
Elizabeth Haberberger
President · Dale Carnegie Missouri
John Eggleton
President & CEO · Kirby Risk
Chris Scarbrough
President · Echo Electric
Amanda Witham
Director, Sales Operations · United Electric Supply
Steven Ebel
Workshop Leader · Texas A&M University
Venue & travel
Venue
The Westin CharlotteGetting there
The group hotel rate is $259 per night plus taxes and fees, with a room-block deadline of September 21, 2026.
Getting there
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is approximately 7.3 miles from the hotel.
Getting there
Uber or Lyft is estimated at $32 and 21 minutes; valet parking is $55 per night and on-site parking is $35 per night.
Questions people ask
6 answeredLEAD SUMMIT 2026 runs October 12–14, 2026.
LEAD SUMMIT 2026 is held at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Regular registration costs $1,325 for Distributor Members, $1,425 for Non-Distributor Members and Industry Non-Members, and $1,850 for Non-Members. The optional pre-conference workshop costs $150 per person.
LEAD SUMMIT is built for high-potential employees, mid-level managers, senior executives, and directors in the electrical distribution industry.
It is most useful for people in electrical distribution who are moving into or already in management, since the audience runs from high-potential employees to senior executives and speakers include leaders from Kirby Risk, United Electric Supply and Echo Electric. Technical or sales staff wanting product training, and people outside the industry, will get less from it, as the program centres on leadership and workplace topics and non-members pay $1,850 against $1,325 for distributor members.
Attendees at industry leadership conferences in hotels usually wear business casual, with slacks and collared shirts or blouses, and sport coats for some sessions.
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