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The Countdown to the ECIA Leadership Conference Has Begun

Morgan Seeton
|  Created: September 29, 2023  |  Updated: July 1, 2024

The Electronic Component Industry Associations (ECIA) Leadership Conference is right around the corner, set to take place October 22-24th at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. This event welcomes host industry giants, thought leaders, and pioneers leading the way from all facets of the electronics industry. 

As the days get closer, we can’t help but anticipate the buzz and excitement surrounding the opportunities the ECIA conference brings. From keynotes and hosted receptions to networking opportunities, attendees will benefit from connecting with old friends, forging new connections, and gaining invaluable insights to bring back to their organizations. 

Preparing for the Future of Work: Altium & Octopart’s Presence at the 2023 ECIA Leadership Conference 

At this year’s ECIA conference, Altium & Octopart are sending valued leaders as attendees and also participating in the Women in Electronics luncheon on day 2 of the conference. Altium and Octopart are proud partners of Women in Electronics (WE) and believe in the power that diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences can bring to help propel inclusion in the industry continuously. Our own Ananth Avva, SVP of Cloud Platform will join the discussion “Preparing for the Future of Work: Best Practices for Success in a Fast-Moving Industry”. The distinguished panel of industry leaders will include Heather Fulara (DigiKey), Eva Jelezova (Littelfuse), Ashley Quinlan (Samtec), and Ananth Avva (Altium). It will explore best practices proven to advance employee growth, engagement, and retention while offering tangible takeaways to return to your organization. This will include a discussion on planning for the future landscape of work in our ever-evolving and changing technology industry from a manufacturer, distributor, and digital partner perspective, layered with Women in Electronics’ primary research, polls, and data-driven analysis. 

The Countdown Is On, Join Us! 
As the event grows closer, we encourage you to join us at the ECIA Leadership Conference and benefit from this chance to hear from industry leaders, engage in enlightening discussions, and take home actionable insights. 

Event: ECIA Leadership Conference 
Date: October 22-24, 2023
Location: Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.

The countdown is officially underway. Get ready to join Octopart and our industry leaders at the ECIA Leadership Conference. For a full schedule of events and more information about the ECIA Leadership Conference, click here.

About Author

About Author

Morgan Seeton is a Product Marketing Manager at Altium where she spearheads strategic marketing initiatives for the Nexar and Octopart brands. She has spent her career working in the electronic component distribution and agricultural technology sectors where she has focused on new product introduction specifically around electronic components and IoT-based solutions. Morgan holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems from Colorado State University allowing her to deliver a unique blend of business and technical understanding. In her free time, Morgan enjoys spending time at her remote ranch in central Wyoming.

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