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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE - Cybersecurity and AI Risk for the Electronics Components Industry
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time:\nTuesday\, April 7 at 4:00 p.m. EDT \nTopic:\nCybersecurity and AI Risk for the Electronics Components Industry\nPresenter: Craig Rabe\, President\, First Class Networks \nJoin us for the next ERA LIVE which will cover a very important topic — cybersecurity and AI risks for your business! Craig Rabe\, President of First Class Networks\, will cover a number of important points: \n\nThe rise of cyberattacks and scams and how they are changing with AI\nHow email compromise leads to lost revenue and damaged relationships\nHow AI is being used in real-world scams (voice cloning\, advanced phishing)\nThe hidden risk of employees unknowingly exposing data through AI tools\nWhat you should and should NOT put into tools like ChatGPT\, Copilot and Claude\nStep-by-step ways to limit data sharing through AI tool settings\nThe “3 Pillars” framework to reduce risk without complexity\nA simple 5-step action plan you can implement immediately\n\nWho Should Attend: Rep firm owners and principals; sales leaders and account managers; operations and finance teams; anyone responsible for customer communication\, systems or payments! \n*Bonus for Attendees:  Cybersecurity + AI risk checklist and an opportunity for a free cybersecurity risk assessment \nNo technical background needed to benefit from this session! \nJOIN VIA THIS LINK\nMeeting ID: 829 2894 7940\nPasscode: 461902
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-cybersecurity-and-ai-risk-for-the-electronics-components-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 ERA Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 ERA Conference will be hosted Feb. 22-24\, 2026\, at the Hilton Austin in Austin\, Texas!\nThis highly regarded educational and networking event offers the only opportunity for electronics industry reps\, manufacturers and distributors to come together and learn from many experts in an environment dedicated to sharing practical\, proven best practices in field sales and marketing. \nThe 2026 Conference Committee\, comprised of a talented cross-section of industry manufacturers’ representatives\, distributors and manufacturers\, have already started planning another dynamic and interactive educational program full of useful tools and takeaways and inspiring messages. \nThis do-not-miss event provides an unparalleled opportunity to bring together manufacturers’ representatives\, distributors and manufacturers in a collaborative and energetic environment\, and offers everyone a truly unique opportunity to learn\, connect and grow. \nCONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS\n\nWelcome Reception: The conference kicks-off with the ever-popular networking cocktail reception\, hosted Sunday\, Feb. 22 at 5:00 p.m. CT.\nEducational Programming: The conference features two full days of educational programming\, including several general sessions and multiple interactive breakout sessions.\nNetworking: Several opportunities are available to connect with fellow conference goers\, including breakfast\, lunch and multiple breaks included both days. The Monday Night Networking event allows attendees to enjoy snacks\, drinks and conversation after Monday’s programming.\nKeynote Program: The schedule kicks-off on Monday\, Feb. 23 at 8:00 a.m. CT with an energetic keynote speaker.\nGeneral Sessions: The program offers four in-depth and relevant sessions by expert speakers.\nBreakout Sessions: Everyone’s favorite part of the ERA Conference! Most breakout sessions are scheduled twice to allow attendees maximum flexibility in customizing their schedules.\nRegistration: All attendee registration and payment is being conveniently handled online.\nHotel Reservations & Conference Venue: The 2026 Conference will be located at a NEW venue — Hilton Austin.\nSponsorship Opportunities: Various sponsorship levels are available; many include complimentary attendee registrations!\nExhibitors: ERA’s Recognized Resources providers — who provide products and services specifically for reps\, manufacturers and distributors — will be available to demonstrate how they can help your company improve its efficiency\, productivity and bottom line.\nConference Mobile App: ERA’s interactive and easy-to-use conference app will be available for downloading in February 2026.\nConference Volunteers: ERA extends its deepest thanks to these dedicated volunteers who are serving on the 2026 Conference Committee and Subcommittees.\n\nRegister Today
URL:https://era.org/event/2026-era-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Austin\, 500 E 4th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ERA":MAILTO:info@era.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T160000
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE - 2026 ERA Conference Preview
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss the upcoming 2026 ERA Conference in February — the new venue\, the theme\, the dynamic speakers and sessions\, the new networking party…and more! \nPANELISTS: ERA CEO Ed Smith; Conference Chair Perry Thornton; Conference Vice Chair Julie Carr; ERA Staff \nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday\, Feb. 10\, 2026\n4:00 p.m. ET\n\nVirtual Meeting Log-In Information\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87203975726?pwd=Pp1y7vYzbt6Wam9MvP6FwN6MjyNLq1.1 \nMeeting ID: 872 0397 5726\nPasscode: 500684
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-2026-era-conference-preview/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T160000
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE with Dennis Reed - Economic & Market Update for the Electronics Components Market (2025-2026)
DESCRIPTION:Economic & Market Update for the Electronics Components Market (2025-2026)\n\nDennis Reed\, senior analyst at Edgewater Research\, will give attendees an economic update\, with the latest market research data from the electronics component market. He will review the good and bad of 2025 and give us a preview of 2026.\n\nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday\, Jan. 13\n4:00 p.m. ET\nVirtual Meeting Information:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 828 3576 1461\nPasscode: 930564
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-with-dennis-reed-economic-market-update-for-the-electronics-components-market-2025-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T160000
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE with Sam Richter — SearchLink 3.0
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: SearchLink.ai 3.0: New Features & Upgrades \nSam Richter\, creator of Intel Engine and ERA’s SearchLink.ai tool\, will walk attendees through the latest upgrades and features of ERA’s SearchLink.ai tool\, including the new interface\, contract analyzer\, personal and company analysis\, and sales communication & follow-up GPTs. You won’t want to miss it! \nDATE & TIME: \nTuesday\, Dec. 2\n4:00 p.m. ET \nNo need to register…see you there!\nVirtual Meeting Information:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 836 8392 4546\nPasscode: 227791
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-with-sam-richter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T161500
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE - Finding Talent: Best Practices for College Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:\nFinding Talent: Best Practices for College Recruitment\nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday\, October 28\, 2025\n4:15 – 5:15 p.m. ET — (Please note: This session will start 15 minutes later than usual.) \nPRESENTERS:\nAlex Gabbi\, Professor at UT-Austin\nEllen Coan\, SVP of Education\, ERA – Vice President\, C C Electro Sales\, Inc.\nZach DeVillers\, ERA National Delegate\, President\, Brainard-Nielsen Marketing \nTOPIC:\n \nJoin our expert panel for a deep dive into valuable best practices for building your future workforce\, including: \n-Tips for college recruitment at local job fairs\n-Recruiting for the manufacturers’ rep world\n-College curriculum and preparing students for this industry\n-Finding candidates on Handshake\n-Internships \n.. and more! \n\nVirtual Meeting Information:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 824 7546 6367\nPasscode: 108054
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-college-recruitment-and-successful-job-fair-tactics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T160000
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE - Introduction and Q&A with Ed Smith\, ERA’s new CEO!
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:\nIntroduction and Q&A with Ed Smith\, ERA’s new CEO! \nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday\, Sept. 23\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET \nPRESENTERS:\nERA Staff and Ed Smith\, ERA’s NEW CEO \n  \nEd Smith is ERA’s new CEO! (Read press release) Join this informal fun session and be introduced to Ed Smith\, learn his background and ask him anything! Hope to see you there. \nVirtual Log-In Information:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 834 4135 8183\nPasscode: 996678
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-introduction-and-qa-with-ed-smith-eras-new-ceo/
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE - Legal Updates & Best Practices for Reps & the Industry as a Whole
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Legal Updates for Reps & the Greater Electronics Industry \nPRESENTERS:\nModerator — Walter Tobin\, CEO\nPresenter — Adam Glazer\, Esq.\, and Adam Maxwell\, Esq.\, Attorneys at SFBBG \nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday\, August 19\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET \nDESCRIPTION: \nAdam Glazer and Adam Maxwell\, attorneys at SFBBG and ERA’s legal counsel\, will give legal updates that pertain to reps and the industry as a whole\, including: \n▪️Non-compete agreements and their enforceability\n▪️Transparency Act updates\n▪️Succession plan advice\n▪️New federal overtime pay rules\n▪️Transition and termination issues \nYou won’t want to miss this valuable session! \nNo registration required. See you there! \n(See below for virtual meeting log-in information) \n\nVirtual Meeting Information\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 839 2896 9700\nPasscode: 583206
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-legal-updates-with-adam-glazer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T160000
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE: Impact of Tariffs in the Electronics Components Industry
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Impact of Tariffs in the Electronics Components Industry\nDATE: Tuesday\, April 22 \nTIME: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET \nPRESENTERS: \nModerator — Walter Tobin\, CEO\nPresenters — Dave Foster\, Vice President\, Global Marketing and Americas’ Sales\, Ohmite Manufacturing; John Orso\, Vice President\, Operations\, Ohmite Manufacturing \nERA LIVE returns in 2025 with the hot topic of tariffs! \nJoin us to discuss the evolving impact of new tariff policies on the electronics components industry. We’ll delve into: \n\nCurrent tariff landscapes: Understanding the latest policies and their direct effects\nAffect on the supply chain disruptions; how tariffs aim to reshape sourcing and manufacturing\nThe impact on component costs and market stability\nHow are some of us in the industry navigating these challenges?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE SESSION USING THIS LOG-IN INFO: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 813 3389 4918\nPasscode: 372271
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-impact-of-tariffs-in-the-electronics-components-industry/
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