The Face-to-Face Place: EDS 2008

Las Vegas May 5-8

Where the Electronics Industry Connects

For over 70 years, the Electronics Distribution Show—EDS— has brought together the world’s top distributors and reps and their supplier/manufacturers.  EDS is much more than an industry trade show – it is an opportunity to meet multiple clients and customers under one roof, exchange ideas with colleagues and introduce or learn about new products and programs.  

EDS, Where the Electronics Industry Connects, is the central meeting place for the global electronic distribution channel. It is sponsored for the industry by ECA (Electronic Components, Assemblies and Materials Association), ERA (Electronics Representatives Association), and NEDA (National Electronic Distributors Association).

EDS has it all: 

  • One-on-one conferences
  • Meetings with decision makers
  • Topical workshops and seminars
  • Media exposure
  • International exposure
  • Speed networking to meet more people faster
  • Access to services as well as products

To make the most of the show, you have to plan ahead.  Meeting slots fill quickly and hotel rooms become scarce. 

Make your first step a trip to the updated EDS website:  www.edsconnects.com.  Explore the various tools accessible there to maximize your experience. Complete your badge registration, schedule meetings, and book your meeting space.  If you are new to the show, check out the invaluable “Information for First Timers” site.

NEDA distributor members will receive their invitation packets in the mail and are able to register on line. The badge fees for NEDA distributor members are prepaid by NEDA, but you must still register to attend.  It’s all very easy to do from the EDS Website. 

Exhibit hours are 9 to 5 on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 to 12:30 on Thursday.  NEDA will host educational seminars at 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Monday, May 5th. The keynote address by William Mitchell, CEO of Arrow Electronics, will be presented at 4:00 p.m. and immediately following will be the popular all-industry cocktail party. NEDA will host its annual breakfast Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m.

EDS is all about access. This is the place for distributors and suppliers of all sizes to meet, network and build relationships.  Visit the EDS site today and register to attend this important industry event.    

 



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