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2024 WOMEN IN INDUSTRY
FORUM

Arlington, Texas | Loews Arlington Hotel

JUNE 3-5, 2024

 

Late registration fees apply May 13

 

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Overview
NAED's Women in Industry Forum provides an environment for female professionals within electrical distribution to take steps toward advancing their careers by leveraging educational opportunities.
Who Should Attend
This conference is ideal for all females, from entry level to upper management, in the electrical industry. The Forum provides education opportunities for attendees allowing them to connect with senior leadership within industry-leading companies.
2024 AGENDA

Speakers

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Randi Braun
CEO & Founder, Something Major
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Noelle Russell
Global AI Solutions Lead, Accenture; Founder & Chief AI Officer, AI Leadership Institute
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Alison Fragale
Organizational Psychologist, Professor
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Lauren Saidel-Baker
Speaker & Economist, ITR Economics
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Christy Tilton
Head of U.S. Professional Trade Sales, Signify; NAED Women In Industry Board Chair
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Pricing

Distributor Members

$1,125
Regular Rate
Late Rate (after May 13) - $1,225

Non-Distributor Members

$1,230
Regular Rate
Late Rate (after May 13) - $1,330

Non-Members

$1,630
(Late Rate n/a)
Late Rate N/A - $1,630

* 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.

 

Optional Activities

(Register for optional activities when you register for the conference.)

 

Take a Tour of Globe Life Field - Home of the Texas Rangers

WHEN: Monday, June 3, 1:00 PM
PRICE: $20 per person
DESCRIPTION: Tour Globe Life Field, home of the 2023 World Series Champions Texas Rangers. Tours are 1 hour and stadium is located directly across the street from hotel.


Stockyard Stations – Walking Tour

WHEN: Monday, June 3, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
PRICE: $60 per person
DESCRIPTION: On your tour you will have access to places like Stockyards Station where you can see what used to be known as the Hog and Sheep Pens. Take a look behind the curtain and see the Underground Tunnels and learn more about the Pig Subway. Go back in time and learn why we were the most modern and efficient Stockyards as well as how we received the nickname “Cowtown”.  Plus much more! Price includes round trip bus ride.


Take Me Out to the Ballgame! Texas Rangers Baseball Game

WHEN: Tuesday, June 4, 7:05 PM
PRICE: $24 per person
DESCRIPTION: Tuesday, June 4th is a free night at the Forum with no scheduled events. Join friends and colleagues for a baseball game at Globe Life Field to see World Series Champs Texas Rangers play the Detroit Tigers. Game time 7:05 PM.


Who Run the World? Girls! 3K Fun Run/Walk

WHEN: Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 AM
PRICE: $25 per person
DESCRIPTION: Join your colleagues for a fun run/walk. Pick up your shirt at registration.


Caffeinate & Collaborate

WHEN: Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5, 7:00 - 8:00 AM
PRICE: no fee
DESCRIPTION: Join your colleagues for roundtable discussions on industry topics and enjoy light snacks and coffee or tea.


Beginner Yoga with Desiree Grace, Cembre

WHEN: Wednesday, June 5, 6:30- 7:30 AM
PRICE: $25 per person
DESCRIPTION: Beginner yoga class


Power Yoga with Shawna Gersack, Signify

WHEN: Wednesday, June 5, 6:30- 7:30 AM
PRICE: $25 per person
DESCRIPTION: Power yoga class


Situational Awareness - Learn Next Level Techniques in the Art of Getting the Most Information
About Your Surroundings

WHEN: Wednesday, June 5, 6:30- 7:30 AM
PRICE: $25 per person
DESCRIPTION: Sheepdog Response’s Situational Awareness is presented by experts in the art of situational awareness in every environment. You will learn key steps to elevating your situational awareness plus critical lessons in surveillance detection.

HOUSING

Rooms at the conference venue, Loews Arlington Hotel, as well as our overflow option, Live! by Loews, are sold out. Other options include:

 

Aloft Dallas Arlington Entertainment District (1.8 miles from Loews)
2140 East Lamar Boulevard
Arlington, Texas
817-795-3737
Aloft NAED Rate of $134/night
Hotel Website

 

Hilton Arlington (2 miles from Loews)
2401 East Lamar Blvd.
Arlington, Texas
817-640-3322
Hilton Arlington Room Block
Hotel Website

 

Sheraton Arlington Hotel (1 mile from Loews)
1500 Convention Center Drive
Arlington, Texas
817-261-8200
Hotel Website (no room block but hotel is close by and open to book)

 

Omni Fort Worth (15 miles from Loews)
1300 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX
817-535-6664
Hotel Website

 

Marriott Dallas Las Colinas (17 miles from Loews)
223 West Las Colinas
Irving, TX
972-831-0000
Hotel Website

 

Loews-Arlington-King Guest Room

TRAVEL

GETTING THERE

  • The hotel is approximately 16 miles from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). An Uber will run approximately $50.
  • The hotel is approximately 20 miles from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). An Uber will run approximately $65.

Parking

Parking

Self-parking: $28/night
Valet: $38/night

 

 Weather

Weather

In May, temperatures will range from highs in the  upper 80s and lows in the 60s.

Attire

Attire

Recommended attire for all NAED events is business casual.

NAED POLICIES

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Cancelations received by NAED 7 days prior to the conference will be charged a processing fee of $100 per registrant canceled. 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 7 days prior to the conference) WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.

 

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


  • NAED Western Region Conference: January 13-15, 2025 (Palm Desert, CA)
  • NAED East Region Conference: February 17-19, 2025 (Tampa, FL)
  • NAED National Meeting: May 20-22, 2025 (Marco Island, FL)

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.