Where Business Gets Done
CELEBRATING 125 YEARS
OF DRIVING THE CHANNEL FORWARD.
For 125 years, ISA has evolved with and for the industrial supply channel, creating better ways to connect the right people, strengthen businesses, and move the channel forward.
ISA27 continues that tradition with smarter matching, more structured time with the companies you came to see, and a sharper read on what’s ahead.
NEW FOR EXHIBIT HALL BOOTH MEETINGS ISA27 GROWTH MATCH
Smarter Matches for your Booth Meetings.
Tell us what you sell, where you sell, and where you want to grow, and we’ll match you with up to 5 companies where there’s a real growth case on both sides.
1
Share your Goals
Tell us your priority categories, target markets, and what you need most from a partner.
2
We Find the Fit
We only recommend a match when there’s a growth case for both companies.
3
Get Your Matches
See who to meet, why, and what each meeting should accomplish.
4
Book Your Meetings
Lock in the right meetings before you arrive. The scheduler opens about 4 weeks out.
Report Key
Proof we heard you before we suggest a single match.
A clear reason the meeting matters to you and to them.
Walk in knowing what to cover in your meeting.
The right people from both sides at the table.
It’s not about having more meetings. It’s about having the right ones.
Register NowNEW THIS YEARDistributor Speed Connect
Inspired by Distributor Day. Built for Today
A fresh take on one of ISA’s most popular traditions, now built for efficiency. In 80 minutes, manufacturers and IMRs get guaranteed face time with participating distributors. Distributors meet top suppliers from across the channel without giving up a single exhibit hall meeting.
Meet many in a short time, then get back to the floor.
Get face time with participating distributors you want to meet.
No spot on their exhibit hall meeting schedule needed.
NEW THIS YEARMORE STRUCTURE. BETTER OUTCOMES.
Manufacturer + IMR Connections
Meet with the right reps, find the right lines.
A structured session built so manufacturers and IMRs know who's in the room and how to connect.
- Manufacturers walk away with new rep relationships from the best in the industry.
- Reps walk away with new lines worth selling.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Scout the right technology.
Dedicated sessions with leading tech companies, structured so you can focus on what your business needs.
- Bring the right person from your team.
- Walk away with clear next steps.
KNOW WHAT'S COMING.
PLAN SMARTER.
2027 WASHINGTON UPDATE
Get a straightforward look at the policy and regulatory issues affecting the industrial supply channel and what they could mean for your business.
2027 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
See where the industrial economy is headed and what the latest trends, risks, and opportunities could mean for your business in 2027 and beyond.
AN AGENDA
Built For Outcomes
Insights To Lead Your Business
- 2027 Economic Outlook: where demand is headed
- Washington Update: policy that affects your business
- End User Breakouts: insight into key customer markets
- Opening Keynote: leading and performing at your best
- Pre-conference Workshop: strategies to navigate your business.
Connections That Drive Business
- ISA27 Growth Match: up to 5 personalized matches
- Distributor Speed Connect: guaranteed distributor access
- Manufacturer + IMR Connections: the right reps and lines
- Industrial Technology Showcase: technology, with intention
- Exhibit Hall Meetings: focused, face-to-face business
OPENING NIGHT.
FULL THROTTLE.
Kick off ISA27 with a high-energy, interactive opening keynote from Felipe Gomez, blending business insight with live piano. Then head to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum for the Pit Crew Challenge, racing simulators, upscale tailgate eats, specialty cocktails, and music
Networking Activities
The
Exhibit Hall
- ISA27 Growth Match: Tell us who you want to meet, and we’ll suggest up to 5 companies worth adding to your schedule.
- 20-Minute Meetings: Focused conversations, shaped by member feedback, so you can cover more ground.
- Plan Ahead: The scheduler opens about four weeks out, with new safeguards that prevent accidental cancellations.
- Follow Up Faster: Capture notes and next steps in the ISA27 app during every meeting.
