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ECIA Executive Conference industry economic forecast

ECIA Executive Conference industry economic forecast

The ECIA Executive Conference Committee announces that Dale Ford will be on hand to provide the latest component industry research and forecast data to attendees at the conference which will take place at the Loews Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont on 20-22nd October.

In this session, Chief Analyst Dale Ford will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest ECIA research, offering a deep dive into the most recent market and industry trends. He will analyse the factors influencing these developments and assess the current health and resilience of the supply chain. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the forces shaping the industry, equipping them with the knowledge to make informed decisions in today’s dynamic market environment.

Ford has been researching the electronics and electronics components industries for over 25 years. His focused research delivers enhanced visibility on the products, technologies, and players shaping the electronics value chain.


“2024 has been a particularly volatile year for the components industry,” commented Victor Meijers, ECIA’s Senior Vice President. “Dale analyses a variety of ECIA’s industry-specific data reports and makes sense of it all for ECIA Executive Conference attendees to support their 2025 strategic planning. Many attendees consider this session their must-attend event of the year.”

The ECIA Executive Conference is the premier event for industry executives. The conference is specifically tailored for senior management and executives in the industry’s leading companies, enabling attendees to network with peers in the electronic component supply chain. The industry is facing unprecedented challenges and growth opportunities, making this conference the industry’s must-attend event for thought leadership, market forecast data and much more.

Managing Editor
Paige Hookway is the Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, where she brings over a decade of industry experience to shaping insightful, engaging, and forward-thinking content for the global electronics community. After graduating from the University of Greenwich with a 2:1 in English Literature, Paige blended her love of storytelling with a deep curiosity for technology – carving out a career that champions both innovation and the people behind it. Across her 10+ years in the sector, Paige has developed a strong reputation for uncovering emerging trends, translating complex concepts into accessible insights, and spotlighting the voices shaping the future of engineering. She is particularly passionate about encouraging the next generation of engineers and elevating women in tech narratives that inspire, empower, and drive meaningful change. When she’s not immersed in the latest engineering developments, Paige can be found wrapped up in a blanket with a cup of tea and a good book.