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NAED 2026 MARKETING SUMMIT

Indianapolis, IN | The Westin Indianapolis

AUGUST 3-5, 2026

(Late registration fees begin July 10, 2026)

 

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Overview
NAED’s 2026 Marketing Summit is built for marketers navigating constant change. Designed for the electrical distribution channel, the conference is centered on the changes shaping B2B marketing and what they mean for marketers across the channel. This year’s theme, Shift. Accelerate. Outpace, sets the tone for marketers ready to evolve their approach, speed up execution, and outperform the competition.
Who Should Attend
Marketers working in electrical distribution, manufacturing, and rep agencies who want to evolve their approach to content strategy, cross-functional alignment, AI, and building marketing programs that can scale.
Agenda

Speakers

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Dana DiTomaso
Principal & Founder, Kick Point
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Mary Czarnecki
Training Instructor, Business Coach,
Mary Czarnecki LLC
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Kimberly Warne
Senior Vice President and CMO, Wesco
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Martha Bennett
EVP & CMO, nVent
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Pricing

DISTRIBUTORS*
 

$1,275
Regular Rate *
Late Rate (after 7/9) - $1,475

MANUFACTURERS*
 

$1,375
Regular Rate *
Late Rate (after 7/9) - $1,575

INDUSTRY NON-MEMBERS**

$1,375
Regular Rate **
Late Rate (after 7/9) - $1,575

Non-Members
 

$1,850
Regular Rate
Late Rate (after 7/9) - $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.

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Optional Education & Networking Activities

NOTE: Optional activities listed below are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be cancelled. Register for these activities when you register for the conference.

 

Monday, August 3

Marketing ROI Workshop: Show Leadership What’s Driving Results (Pre-Conference Workshop)
Date & Time: Monday, August 3, 2:00-4:00 PM
Description: This hands-on workshop walks you through a proven framework for connecting your marketing metrics directly to business goals, so your reports can start to illustrate the value of what you do.
Best for: Marketers who are asked to prove ROI but struggle with what data to collect, what to put in reports, or how to demonstrate value when sales cycles are long and attribution is messy.
Price: $150 per person

Networking at Punch Bowl Social
Date & Time: Monday, August 3, 7:30-9:30 PM
Description: Because the best conferences start with great connections. Join us on the very first night at Punch Bowl Social Indianapolis for an exclusive, private hangout packed with games, laughs, and great conversations. This is the perfect way to meet people before sessions begin. Advanced sign-up is required.
Price: $35 per person

Tuesday, August 4

Sunrise Yoga
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 4, 6:00-6:45 AM
Description: Join us outdoors for sunrise yoga near the fountain at Hudnut Commons, where gentle movement and mindful breathing set the tone for a focused, energized day ahead. This all‑levels session is designed to support wellness, reduce stress, and create space for intention before the conference activities begin. Advanced sign-up is required.
Price: $25 per person

 
 
Marketing Summit Gives Back

In partnership with Indy Book Project, NAED Marketing Summit attendees are invited to bring a new or gently used children’s book to help support youth across the greater Indianapolis area.
 
Founded in 2018, Indy Book Project is dedicated to ensuring every child has access to books at home by collecting and distributing donated books to schools, community centers, food pantries, and pediatric care locations—impacting more than 300,000 children to date.
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HOUSING

The Westin Indianapolis

241 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

  • Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
  • The group rate is $229 per night, not including state and local taxes. 
  • The cut-off for hotel reservations is July 9, 2025. However, rooms may run out prior to this date.
  • Requests for housing must accompany conference registration. The hotel will not directly accept reservations at the conference rate.
  • If you cannot attend a conference that you have registered for, please refer to the Event Cancellation Policy below.

 

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TRAVEL

GETTING THERE

The hotel is approximately 12.5 miles from Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Transportation options to and from the airport can be found here.

 

Parking

Parking

On-site Valet Parking: $60/night


 

 Weather

Weather

In August, temperatures will range from highs in the lower 90s to lows in the mid 70s.

Attire

Attire

Recommended attire for NAED events is business casual.

   
 
NAED POLICIES

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Cancellations received by July 9 will be charged a processing fee of $250 per registrant cancelled. 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.
  • Optional activity purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • NO SHOWS (registrants who do not attend the conference and have not cancelled by July 9) WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.

 

HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Cancellations must be received 5 days prior to arrival. Failure to do so will result in a penalty fee of (1) night room and tax.
  • An Early Departure Fee of one (1) night room and tax will be applied if an attendee checks out prior to the scheduled departure date without notifying the hotel at check-in.

 

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

2026 Events:


2027 Events:

  • NAED 2027 Western Region Conference: Jan. 11-13, 2027 (Phoenix, AZ)
  • NAED 2027 Eastern Region Conference: Feb. 22-24, 2027 (Orlando, FL)
  • NAED 2027 National Meeting: May 11-13, 2027 (Salt Lake City, UT)
  • NAED 2027 Women In Industry Forum: June 14-16, 2027


2028 Events:

  • NAED 2028 Western Region Conference: Jan. 10-12, 2028 (San Diego, CA)
  • NAED 2028 Eastern Region Conference: Feb. 7-9, 2028 (Houston, TX)
  • NAED 2028 National Meeting: May 9-11, 2028 (Hollywood, FL)
  • NAED 2028 Women In Industry Forum: June 5-8, 2028


2029 Events:

  • NAED 2029 Women In Industry Forum: June 18-21


2030 Events:

  • NAED 2030 Eastern Region Conference: Feb. 11-13, 2030 (Atlanta, GA)
  • NAED 2030 Women In Industry Forum: June 10-13, 2030


2031 Events:

  • NAED 2031 Eastern Region Conference: Feb. 24-26, 2031 (Orlando, FL)

 

   
 
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.