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2026 WESTERN
REGION CONFERENCE

San Diego, CA | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

JANUARY 12-14, 2026

 

Late registration fees apply December 19, 2025

 

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Overview
The NAED Western Region Conference provides a forum for education, peer networking, and booth sessions with industry leaders from the Western Region.
Who Should Attend
This is the ideal conference to connect with senior leadership within industry-leading companies. We recommend the following groups attend: upper and middle management, regional sales, operations, and branch managers from distributors, manufacturers and their reps, allied and industry partners.
Agenda at a Glance

Speakers

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Paul Kennedy
President & CEO, DSG
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Wes Smith
President & CEO, NAED
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Scott Wagner
Director of Industry Transformation, NAED
Banu Ozkaya-Akbay
Banu Ozkaya-Akbay
Director of Digital Transformation, NAED
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Event Pricing

Distributor Members
 

$1,350
Regular Rate
Late Rate (effective Dec. 19, 2025) - $1,550

Non-Distributor Members

$1,550
Regular Rate
Late Rate (effective Dec. 19, 2025) - $1,750

INDUSTRY
NON-MEMBERS**

$1,550
Regular Rate
Late Rate (effective Dec. 19, 2025) - $1,750

Non-Members
 

$2,500
Regular Rate
Late Rate (effective Dec. 19, 2025) - $2,700

* 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.

 

APPOINTMENTS

Appointment Planning Tools
Make the most of your in-person conference experience by using the following resources:

If you have a special meeting request for the conference, let us know — we can help. Contact our Member Engagement Team at memberengagement@naed.org or 888.791.2512. 

B2B BOOTHS

Distributor members will host the booths while suppliers travel from booth to booth. Distributors and suppliers are responsible for setting appointments in advance. Each session consists of 30-minute appointments with a five-minute break in between each appointment or an open format.

  • Distributor members will be assigned a booth only if the sign-up form is submitted to NAED by December 12.
  • There is an additional option to purchase electricity for the booth. The cost is $430 and includes a 10-amp power drop and a power strip for Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be no refunds for electricity after December 12, 2026.
  • Distributors are encouraged to accept at least two appointments with smaller suppliers or suppliers they are not currently doing business with, if approached.
  • To maximize the benefits, the individual requesting the appointment should advise the other participants of the meeting's purpose and come prepared.
  • DISTRIBUTORS ONLY: Click here to sign up for a B2B Booth.
The Strategic Planning Booth is a dedicated 10x10 exhibit space designed to host scheduled meetings, one-on-one strategy discussions, and small-group planning sessions. Each booth includes drapes on all four sides, tables, chairs, a wastebasket, and signage, creating a functional environment for focused conversations. Electricity may be added for an additional cost.

 

NAED B2B BOOTH SESSION TIMES
*Please note that these times are for the event location, which is in the Pacific Time Zone. 

Tuesday, January 13:
    2:00 PM — 4:50 PM

Wednesday, January 14:
    7:15 AM — 12:20 PM

   
 
HOUSING

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

1 Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101

  • Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
  • The group rate is $317 per night plus 15.75% state and local taxes. 
  • 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 December 18, however, rooms may sell out prior to this date. 
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TRAVEL

GETTING THERE

The hotel is 3 miles from the San Diego International Airport (SAN). For transportation options between the airport and The Manchester Grand Hyatt, visit the San Diego International Airport page.

Parking

Parking

Valet parking is currently $75 per day plus tax with in/out privileges. Self-parking is $55 plus tax per day.

 Weather

Weather

In January, temperatures will range from highs in the 60s to lows in the 50s.

Attire

Attire

Recommended attire for NAED events is business casual.

   
 
NAED POLICIES

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Cancellations received by NAED prior to December 18, 2025 will be charged a processing fee of $250 per registrant cancelled. 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.
  • Registrants who do not show or fail to cancel by December 18, 2025 will not be eligible for a refund.

 

HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Cancellations received prior to December 18, 2025 will not incur a charge.
  • Registrants who do not show or fail to cancel by December 18, 2025 will be charged for two hotel nights. 

 

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 Events:


2026 Events:


2027 Events:

  • NAED 2027 Western Region Conference: Jan. 11-13, 2027 (Phoenix, AZ)
  • NAED 2027 Eastern Region Conference: Feb. 8-10, 2027 (Atlanta, GA)
  • NAED 2027 National Meeting: May 11-13, 2027 (Salt Lake City, UT)
  • NAED 2027 Women In Industry Forum: June 14-16, 2027 (Hollywood, FL)


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: Dates TBD (Hollywood, FL)
  • NAED 2028 Women In Industry Forum: June 5-8, 2028 (Indianapolis, IN)


2029 Events:

  • NAED 2029 Women In Industry Forum: June 18-21 (Atlanta, GA)


2030 Events:

  • NAED 2030 Women In Industry Forum: June 10-13, 2030 (Hollywood, 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.