Executive Summit 2026
January 26-28, 2026 | Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC
Be part of the 2026 Executive Summit, the leading strategy event for the American wholesale distribution industry. This premier gathering will bring together top executives from the largest and fastest-growing distribution firms across all sectors. Attendees will hear from national political, academic, technology, and industry leaders on the main stage, gaining valuable insights to help shape successful strategies and set their businesses apart. For over 50 years, the NAW Executive Summit has been regarded as essential and exclusive, offering an unmatched experience that delivers a year’s worth of insights in just a few days in Washington, D.C.
Pricing:
Wholesaler-Distributor Member: $2,995
Larger NAW Community (Affiliate Member, AEC and Fellows): $3,499
Early Bird pricing is available with PROMO CODES. Check your recent NAW emails for your code or email the NAW Events team receive your code.
Special Offer for 2025 Attendees!
Ask a NAW staff member for the promo code to lock in the 2024 rate when you register during the 2025 Summit—the lowest rate of the year.
Communities
At the Summit, attendees will join one of two Communities to engage in collaborative learning and knowledge-sharing with peers who share similar interests and goals. These Communities focus on discussing best practices, innovative approaches, and solving common challenges. During registration, attendees should choose between:
Commercial Growth
For distributors interested in sales, marketing, business development, and customer experience.
Operational Excellence
For distributors interested in operations, technology, people services, and finance.
Both Communities will emphasize innovation and business strategy, providing a competitive edge. They are part of the full program and will meet together four times during the event
Accommodations and Event Location
NAW will reserve a block of rooms at a discounted rate at the event facility, the Grand Hyatt, Washington on 1000 H Street NW.
Make the most of your time in DC! Explore what the area has to offer.
Agenda
The NAW Programs team is very busy working to build out an incredible lineup of speakers for our 2025 Summit. For now, take a look at the 2024 Summit agenda below to give you a taste of the robust programming you can expect.
Fun Run
Join us on Wednesday morning, for a run/walk at the National Mall, before the day’s sessions begin. Enjoy exercise, fresh air, and beautiful views of Washington, D.C. This activity is open to all fitness levels and offers a great chance to network in a casual, relaxed environment while getting some steps in. To join, express your interest during registration, or email [email protected] if you’ve already signed up. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. We’ll send further details, including the meeting location and time, as the event approaches.
Read the 2024 Summit Highlights
Discover the key moments and highlights from the 2024 Summit. Get a glimpse of the extraordinary experiences that await you and see why attending the 2025 Executive Summit is a must for distribution industry leaders.
A few of the 2024 attending companies:
2J Supply Co Inc
ABC Supply Co Inc
ADI
Air Hydro Power
Applicate Commerce
APR Supply Co
Beacon Building Products
Benco Dental Co
Bergquist Inc
BOX Packaging Partners
Building Products Inc
Bunzl Distribution USA Inc
Campbell Companies
COE Distributing
Colony Hardware
Competitive Choice Inc
Conklin Metal Industries
D & C North America/Descours & Cabaud
Dakota Supply Group
Distribution Management Inc
Do it Best Corp
Dot Foods Inc
Eastern Metal Supply Inc
Ellsworth Corporation
Endries International Inc
Equipment Controls Co
Ewing Outdoor Supply
Ferguson Enterprises
Field Fastener
First Hyperion LLC
First Supply LLC
FleetPride Inc
Fontel, Inc.
G L Huyett
Genuine Parts Co
Graybar Electric Co Inc
Gypsum Management & Supply Inc/GMS
Harbor Foods
Henry Schein Inc
Heritage Distribution Holdings
Hillman Group
IDI Distributors Inc
IEWC
IFP Motion Solutions
ILMO Products Co
Imperial Dade
Inter-County Bakers
IPS Packaging & Automation
ISCO Industries LLC
Johnson Supply
Kenny Pipe & Supply Inc
Kimball Midwest
Kirby Risk Electrical Supply
Kodiak Building Partners
KPM Exceptional LLC
Lansing Building Products Inc
Lawson Products Inc
LINC Systems
Livingston & Haven Inc
Locke Supply Co
Manufacturers Reserve Supply Inc
Marsh Electronics Inc
Martin Inc
Mayoreo
Medart Engine & Marine
MF Supply
MGX Beverage Group
Mighty Auto Parts
Motion & Control Enterprises LLC/MCE
NAPPCO Fastener Company
Nelson-Jameson Inc
Network Distribution
Neuco Inc
OmniCable Corporation
ORS Nasco
Pace International
Palmer Donavin
Parksite Inc
Patterson Companies Inc
Plaza Provision/Plaza Food Systems
Power & Telephone Supply Co
Purity Life Health Products
R.S. Hughes Co Inc
Reece USA
Replenex
Rexel USA
Roberts Oxygen Co Inc
RS Americas
Salem Fabrication Technologies Group
Shorr Packaging Corp
Specialty Building Products
Spruce Industries Inc
SPS Companies Inc
Stellar Industrial Supply Inc
Swagelok Southeast Texas
Technivorm Moccamaster USA
Tidewater Power Equipment
Turtle
Uline
United Electric Supply Co Inc
Valin Corporation
Vallen North America
VAMAC Inc
Waldom Electronics
WESCO Distribution Inc
White Cap
Winsupply Inc
WireMasters Inc
Interested in speaking?
The NAW Programs Committee invites members of our business community, academic scholars, and subject matter experts to share their experiences and best practices with individuals in the distribution industry profession.
Thank you to our Strategic Partners:
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact Adam Isenberg at [email protected] to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
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
