NAW Innovators Summit
NAW’s technology showcase, designed to accelerate participants’ investment in game-changing solutions tailored specifically to America’s largest distribution companies. The Innovators Summit features main stage presentations from the founders of cutting-edge startups, focused on innovation in the areas of artificial intelligence, digitization, automation, and eCommerce. Presentations are followed by private meeting opportunities with each of the founders, providing distribution CEOs and technology executives with the information and partnerships they need to design their technology investment roadmap.
Date: September 13-15, 2027
Location: Nashville Tennessee: The Joseph downtown Nashville, 401 Korean Veterans Blvd
Time: The program kicks off at 4:30pm on Monday, September 13 and ends at 11:30am on Wednesday, September 15.
Who Should Attend?
Attendance is reserved for top-decisions making executives within leading distribution firms across the nation focused on innovation and technology solutions to drive change and optimize operations.
Why Attend?
- Fast-track your future: Discover game-changing solutions from our hand-picked startups focused on AI, digitization, automation, and eCommerce.
- Stay ahead of the curve: Gain exclusive insights from leading innovators, shaping your investment roadmap for success.
- Meet 1-1 with Top Tech Innovators: Schedule private meetings with CEOs of tech innovators to discuss cutting-edge tech for your company’s needs.
- Rise above the competition: Equip your business with the tools and partnerships to conquer the evolving distribution landscape.
- Insider Access: Get the inside scoop in an off-the-record, invite-only, no pay-to-play environment. No other event brings together distribution and Silicon Valley like this one.
Event Cost?
$1,850 per person.
Hotel Information:
We will have reserved a block of rooms at the event hotel The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in downtown Nashville.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Hear from past attendees:
“Invaluable exposure to top-notch vendors and insightful conversations about distribution and logistics. Their deep understanding of the industry was evident, and I came away with valuable insights. Networking with peer organizations was invaluable as always.”
“The Summit provides a platform where we can engage in open dialogues, establish relationships, and enhance our company while potentially gaining new business partners. Networking with distributors in related fields has proven immensely beneficial. It’s not just about sharing challenges and opportunities but also uncovering new avenues for growth and collaboration.”
“This was definitely a worthwhile investment of my time, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities that will undoubtedly benefit my work in the future.”
Leaders Who’ve Gathered at the Innovators Summit
These past participants underscore the Summit’s reputation as a must-attend gathering for distribution’s leaders.
ABC Supply Co Inc
ADI
Alex Lee Inc
Alside
Applicate Commerce
APR Supply Co
Arrow Electronics Inc
Behler Young Co
Ben E Keith Co
Benco Dental Co
Berlin Packaging
BlueLinx
Bob Barker Co Inc
Boeing Distribution Services Inc
Boelter
Border States Electric
Breakthru Beverage Illinois
Cameron Ashley Building Products
Campbell Companies
Capital Lumber Co
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies Inc
Carter Lumber
City Electric Supply
COE Distributing
Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network
Convenience Distribution Association
Copper State Bolt & Nut Co Inc
Core & Main
Dakota Supply Group
Davidsons Inc
Dehusk Wholesale
Distribution Solutions Group
Dot Foods Inc
DW Distribution Inc
E V I Industries
EFC International
Elliott Electric Supply
Ellsworth Corporation
Energy Tubulars Inc
Envoy Solutions
EVI Industries
Ferguson Enterprises
Field Fastener
First Supply LLC
FleetPride Inc
Forest City Trading Group
GCG – Genuine Cable Group
Gordon Food Service
Grainger Inc
Graybar Electric Co Inc
Gypsum Management & Supply Inc/GMS
Henry Schein Inc
Hillman Group
Henry Schein Inc
Home Depot Pro
IEWC
IFP Motion Solutions
Imperial Dade
Industrial Supply Association
Insco Distributing Inc
ISCO Industries LLC
Ingram Content Group Inc
Kelly Paper/Spicers Paper Inc
Kendall Group
Kimball Midwest
Lawson Products Inc
M R C Global
Manufacturers Reserve Supply Inc
Mayoreo
Meier Supply Co Inc
MGX Beverage Group
Midwest Wheel Co
Millcraft Paper Company
Motion & Control Enterprises LLC/MCE
MRC Global
MSC Industrial Supply Co
National Oak Distributors Inc
Nelson-Jameson Inc
Neuco Inc
OmniCable Corporation
ORS Medco
ORS Nasco
Pace Supply Corp
Palmer Donavin
Parksite Inc.
Parts for Trucks Inc
Plaza Provision/Plaza Food Systems
Polyconcept North America Inc
Pool Corporation
Power & Telephone Supply Co
Reece USA
RelaDyne LLC
Reliable Parts
Richards Building Supply Co
RS Hughes Co Inc
Ryerson
Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co Inc
Sonepar USA
SP Richards Co
Specialty Building Products
SRS Distribution Inc
Summit Electric Supply Co Inc
The Stevens Co Ltd
TricorBraun Inc
Turtle
Uline
US Electrical Services LLC
US LBM Holdings LLC
Vallen North America
Veritiv Corp
WESCO Distribution Inc
Wheeler Machinery Sales
White Cap
Winsupply Inc
Thank you to our Strategic Partners:
Cancellation Policy
Any cancelation received 120 days prior to the start date of this event will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received between 120 and 30 days before the start date of this event will be held as a credit that your organization can apply to any event registration fee for employees of the same company for 18 months from the cancelation date. Any cancellations closer to an event than 30 days will not be eligible to receive a credit. All cancellations must be sent to [email protected] for processing. Any credits unused after 18 months from the cancelation date will be written off.
