The industrial supply channel is navigating one of the most consequential periods in decades. Economic pressure, rapid technology change, policy shifts, and evolving customer expectations are reshaping how business gets done. Leaders across the industry are being asked to make smarter decisions and plan further ahead than ever before.

That’s where ISA26 delivers real value.

Taking place April 20–22, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, ISA’s annual event brings together the entire industrial supply channel for three days focused on insight, connection, and business. ISA26 creates space for leaders to meet face-to-face, build relationships, learn from peers, and do business in an environment designed to move the channel forward.

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“ISA26 is about helping leaders see the full picture,” said Keith Mudge, ISA board chair and vice president of sales – Americas at Kennametal. “When you understand the forces shaping the channel and hear directly from peers facing the same challenges, you make better decisions for your business.”

INSIGHT THAT INFORMS REAL DECISIONS

ISA26’s education is built around the questions leaders are actively working through. Sessions focus on the future of U.S. manufacturing, how AI and technology are changing operations and customer expectations, and how economic and policy conditions factor into smarter planning.

The agenda also takes a closer look at high-growth sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and data centers, offering perspective on where demand is building and how supply chains are adapting. Hands-on learning, including an AI tools workshop, gives attendees practical insight they can take back to their organizations. A forward-looking State of the Channel session helps leaders think clearly about priorities for 2026 and beyond.

“There are many events that share information,” said ISA President and CEO Brendan Breen. “ISA26 is designed to change how leaders think. By bringing the full channel together around real challenges and real decisions, ISA26 delivers perspective and connection that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.”

THE POWER OF FULL-CHANNEL CONNECTION

ISA’s strength has always been its ability to bring the full industrial supply channel together. At ISA26, manufacturers, distributors, independent reps, and solution providers connect through education sessions, meetings, and informal conversations that build real relationships.

The exhibit hall plays a central role in the experience, serving as a hub where business gets done, ideas are exchanged, and relationships turn into opportunities with partners and prospects.

This full-channel environment helps leaders better understand how decisions impact partners across the supply channel and work together more effectively.

CONNECTION, THE ISA WAY

ISA26 balances serious insight with memorable shared experiences. The event opens with a party at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, setting the tone for a week built around connection. Attendees can also opt to take part in a night at the ballpark to watch the Cleveland Guardians face the Houston Astros, along with a charity golf outing, a 5K fun run and walk, and a bodyweight bootcamp.

“These experiences matter because they create space for real conversations,” Mudge said. “That is where strong relationships are built.”

For more information, visit www.isa26.isapartners.org.

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