FEI Group announces 2026 national conference location and speaker lineup

As always, FEI Group’s valued supply partners will play a central role in the conference experience.

FEI Group is proud to announce that its 2026 National Conference will take place at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, October 21-23. Bringing together members, supply partners, and industry leaders from across the country, the event offers three days of connection, insight and innovation.

The annual, invitation-only event will feature an exceptional lineup of keynote and breakout speakers designed to equip attendees with practical strategies and forward-thinking perspectives across today’s evolving business landscape.

Keynote speaker Damon West will headline the event, delivering a powerful message on leadership, resilience and transformation.

The conference will also feature a dynamic series of breakout sessions, including:

• Your Essential Digital Toolbox: Making the Most of Tech Tools to Enhance Your Productivity – Jim Spellos
• Reimagining the Org Chart with AI – Rosalyn Verges
• Beyond the Bid: Driving Builder Sales – Lynne Jenson-Nelson
• Tariff Reality: How Smart Companies Are Adapting – Ron Ciotti
• 2027 Trends in Kitchen, Bath and Flooring – Paij Thorn-brooks and Patrick Warren
• AI SEO: Understanding the Shift and How to Stay Visible – Bailey Wood
• Influencing Up, Down & Across Your Organization – Dr. Jermaine Davis
• Becoming Highly Persuasive – John Palumbo
• Weathering the Storm Together: Building a Resilient Supply Chain – Scot Davis and Kevin O’Meara
• Process: Why Great Teams Don’t Wing It – Mel Towey

As always, FEI Group’s valued supply partners will play a central role in the conference experience, with manufacturers from flooring, kitchen and bath, roofing and traffic safety segments actively participating and engaging with attendees.

“The FEI Group national conference is a really special event,” says Allison Rea, vice president of marketing for FEI. “The format has been intentionally designed to create space for genuine connection, deepen partnerships, and prepare attendees to navigate an ever-changing landscape."

The FEI Group National Conference is invitation only. Registration will open this summer.

About FEI Group

FEI Group is a leading interior and exterior finishes organization that has been at the forefront of innovation since 1998. With a focus on delivering exceptional solutions and services, FEI Group has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to thrive in the rapidly evolving new home construction, multifamily, remodeling, kitchen and bath, roofing and traffic safety segments. For membership inquiries, please contact Randal Bailey at rbailey@feigroup.net.