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2025 LEAD CONFERENCE

Atlanta, GA |  Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park

OCTOBER 13-15, 2025

 

Late registration fees apply after September 19, 2025

 

 

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Overview
Whether you're leading today or preparing to lead tomorrow, the LEAD Conference is where leadership skills are built, strengthened, and transformed. Designed for professionals at all stages of their leadership journey, LEAD delivers a high-energy mix of expert keynotes, hands-on workshops, and peer-driven collaboration. You’ll create your personal leadership playbook — with strategies you can use immediately to drive impact inside your company and across the electrical distribution industry.
Who Should Attend
LEAD is open to leaders at every experience level — from established leaders to new managers and high-potential employees — who are committed to developing their leadership skills. Whether you’re charting your first leadership path or strengthening your ability to lead teams, LEAD offers real-world strategies to help you succeed. The conference also proudly celebrates winners of tED Magazine’s 30 Under 35 Awards, with a special awards ceremony and networking opportunities designed to highlight the industry's brightest rising stars.
Agenda

Event Pricing

Distributor Members
 

$1,250
Regular Rate
* Late Rate (after 9/19/25) - $1,450

Non-Distributor Members

$1,350
Regular Rate
* Late Rate (after 9/19/25) - $1,550

Industry Non-Members**

$1,650
Regular Rate
(Late Rate N/A)- $1,650

Non-Members
 

$1,850
Regular Rate
* Late Rate (after 9/19/25) - $2,150

* To ensure you receive member pricing, log into your NAED account prior to registering.
If you don’t remember your credentials, please use the forgot password link available on the login page.

 

** This pricing applies to members of industry associations such as NEMA, NECA, NEMRA that are not members of NAED.

 

HOUSING

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park

190 Marietta St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30303

  • Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
  • The group rate is $259 per night, not including taxes and fees.
  • Requests for housing must accompany conference registration. The hotel will not directly accept reservations at the conference rate. 
  • The cut-off for hotel reservations is September 19, however, rooms may run out prior to this date. 
  • NOTE: The housing link to book your room will be in the confirmation email you’ll receive after your registration has been processed.

 

 

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TRAVEL

GETTING THERE

The Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is approximately 12 miles from the hotel.

An Uber/Lyft is approximately $32 with an average travel time of 21 minutes.

 

 

Parking

Parking

  • Valet Parking: $60.00/night

 Weather

Weather

In October, temperatures will range from highs in the mid 70s and lows in the 50s.

Attire

Attire

Recommended attire for NAED events is business casual.

NAED POLICIES

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Cancelations received by NAED 21 days prior to the conference will be charged a processing fee of $250 per registrant canceled. There will be no refunds after this time. To cancel, registrants (or their delegates) would select “My registrations” from their profile page, select the event and person they wish to cancel, and select “Cancel”.
  • Substitutions received in writing will be accepted at any time at events@naed.org.
  • NO SHOWS (registrants who do not attend the conference and have not canceled 21 days prior to the conference) WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.
  • Optional activity purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Up to 30 days prior to arrival there is no cancellation charge. 
  • From 29 to 14 days prior to arrival attendees will be charged one (1) night’s room and tax. 
  • From 13 to 0 days prior to arrival attendees will be charged two (2) nights’ room and tax.  
  • Those who fail to cancel will be charged two (2) nights’ room and tax. 

 

MEETING & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY POLICY:

NAED is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting attendees. Therefore, NAED has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment by participants or our staff at our meetings. No concern is too small – if you see something, say something. The full policy is available at https://www.naed.org/meeting-safety-responsibility

 

 

Upcoming NAED Events

2025

2026

2027

  • NAED Western Region Conference: Jan. 11-13, 2027 (Phoenix, AZ)
  • NAED Eastern Region Conference: Feb. 8-10, 2027 (Atlanta, GA)
  • NAED National Meeting: May 11-13, 2027 (Salt Lake City, UT)

2028

  • NAED Western Region Conference: Jan. 10-12, 2028 (Chula Vista, CA)
  • NAED Eastern Region Conference: Dates coming soon

For more information and future conferences, check out NAED's "All Events" page here and our "Events Calendar" here.

 

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Show your support for NAED and the industry by becoming a corporate partner.

All corporate partnership opportunities are customized to meet the goals and objectives of your organization. Your custom package will be designed to meet those goals and your budget. Submit your email address for more information.