Events I’ll Be Attending: Jan – Feb 2026

Nothing beats meeting people in person. That said, one always has to ensure that such time and effort is spent as meaningfully as possible. This is why one of the key aspects of my yearly planning involves the events I seek to attend each year. 

I’m all set to begin the 2026 edition of events with two that I have been looking forward to for a few months now:

The NAW Executive Summit 2026 | January 26 – 26

Having attended the 2024 and 2025 editions of this summit, I’m familiar with the high quality of conversations the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors’ Executive Summit promises. The event is taking place at the Grand Hyatt in Washington DC between January 26 and January 28, 2026. The speaker line-up is stellar as always, and there are a few sessions I’m keen on attending as well. 

The NAED 2026 Eastern Region Conference | February 2 – 4

Taking place at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, in Atlanta, GA, this is the first edition of this conference that I’ll be attending. I’ve already learned about the amazing work that the NAED has been doing, so getting to meet and speak with members of the Association is an exciting prospect to me. 

Events like these offer a great chance to learn more and connect with people doing amazing work. If you’re attending one of these events, do let me know; it would be a great opportunity to meet. Also, you can expect more information and learnings from these events in future editions of the Hustle. 

Thank you for reading, 

Karthik Chidambaram.