FEI Group’s 2026 National Conference Slated for Phoenix in October


Marietta, GA, June 18, 2026—FEI Group’s 2026 National Conference will take place at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, October 21 to 23, bringing together members, supply partners, and industry leaders from across the country for three days of connection, insight and innovation.

The annual, invitation-only event will feature a lineup of keynote and breakout speakers designed to equip attendees with practical strategies and forward-thinking perspectives across today’s evolving business landscape.

Keynote speaker Damon West will headline the event, delivering a powerful message on leadership, resilience and transformation.

The conference will also feature a series of breakout sessions, including:

• Your Essential Digital Toolbox: Making the Most of Tech Tools to Enhance Your Productivity – Jim Spellos

• Reimagining the Org Chart with AI – Rosalyn Verges

• Beyond the Build – Lynne Jenson-Nelson

• Tariffs & Current Economic Trends – Ron Ciotti

• 2026 Design Trends –Paij Thorn-brooks and Patrick Warren

• Hands-On AI Applications – Jim Spellos

• AI SEO: Understanding the Shift and How to Stay Visible – Bailey Wood

• Influencing Up, Down & Across Your Organization – Dr. Jermaine Davis

• Highly Persuasive – John Palumbo

• Weathering the Storm Together: Building a Resilient Supply Chain – Scot Davis and Kevin O’Meara

As always, FEI Group’s valued supply partners will play a central role in the conference experience, with manufacturers from flooring, kitchen and bath, roofing, and traffic safety segments actively participating and engaging with attendees.

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