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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

Dates
October 12–14, 2026
Venue
The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
Price
Regular registration from $1,325

TL;DR

  • 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.

Source: naed.org/about-us

Who you'll find 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 listed

Antonio 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 Charlotte,

Getting 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 answered

LEAD 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 may be worth attending if your role involves leading people and you want structured leadership development. Compare the agenda, travel cost, and registration fee with your professional objectives before deciding.

Most business conferences suit smart casual or business casual attire. Choose comfortable shoes and bring a light layer for meeting rooms.

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