The ECIA Executive Conference Committee has announced that Sam Rad (Samantha Radocchia) will deliver the closing keynote at this year’s Executive Conference, scheduled for 22nd October at the Loews Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont.
Sam Rad, a futurist, anthropologist, and entrepreneur, is well-known as the founder of Radical Next, a meta-media studio dedicated to creating transformative stories, experiences, and media productions that shape a positive future. Her upcoming book, Radical Next: Thriving in Times of Radical Change, delves into how ‘radical next ideas’ and technologies will redefine societies in the coming decades. Her keynote, titled ‘Radical Next: AI and The Operating System for the Future’, will explore the profound impact of AI on industries.
In her presentation, Sam Rad will:
- Guide attendees through the rapid technological changes transforming society, with a focus on AI and its implications for various industries
- Illustrate future possibilities enabled by AI and other emerging technologies, encouraging a forward-looking and optimistic mindset
- Provide actionable insights to help organisations drive radical evolution by leveraging AI and other cutting-edge innovations
The ECIA Executive Conference is recognised as a premier event for industry leaders, specifically designed for senior management and executives within leading companies in the electronic component supply chain. In a time of unprecedented challenges and growth opportunities, this conference offers a crucial platform for thought leadership, market forecasts, and extensive networking with peers.
Stephanie Tierney, ECIA Director of Member Engagement, emphasised the importance of this event: “Seventy-five percent of attendees are directors, vice presidents, presidents, and C-suite executives. This year’s theme is ‘Navigating the Tides of Change,’ and our sessions and keynotes reflect the forward-thinking and innovative leadership attendees have come to expect from this highly-rated programme. Add the opportunities for networking with the decision-makers and it really is the one event that can’t be missed.”
