As always, the Summit promises to deliver insights you need to navigate 2026 and connect you to the people who can help you make it happen. Meet suppliers and talk to peers who have found creative solutions to problems that challenge the industry. Hear from industry experts on property and casualty risk management, practical AI prompting to boost productivity, critical employment law and retention updates, sales and marketing strategies, insurance trends, tariffs, product distribution law, and more. Watch this publication for coverage of all upcoming events in San Antonio.

Marc Ivey, Association President, urges members to take advantage of the upcoming Summit. “Come ready to share ideas, build new connections, and leave with a fresh perspective,” he said. “It’s a rare chance to meet with so many people across the supply chain in one room. What might normally take two to four months of calls and visits, you can accomplish in just half a day.”

The event features a supplier product showcase and a new technology track highlighting how technology supports both product development and internal operations. You’ll also find informative speaker sessions and plenty of networking throughout the agenda. Attendees can enjoy a Topgolf networking dinner, welcome receptions, a spouse/guest program, tours of the Alamo Group and Ford Manufacturing plants, and a farewell event with dueling pianos.

Go to to register, check out who is attending and make vital connections that will help create opportunities for manufacturer-supplier partnerships.

And now, let’s meet our speakers:

Matt Beigel, Trent Waltenberg, and Bryant Hintz of Sentry Insurance: Property & Casualty Insurance – Manage Your Risk

The team from Sentry Insurance, a FEMA Endorsed Service, will discuss the changes seen in the property market, the factors leading to those changes, and how they are impacting your coverages and costs. Sentry will also provide guidance on the key elements of your safety program, including safety manuals and decals.

Zac Engler: AI Workshop – Learn the New Core Trade Skill of Prompting

Engler is Chief AI Officer at C4 Technology Services and the author of Turning On Machines (2025), with a decade of experience helping organizations adopt AI through training, automation, and strategy. He’ll speak on how to “talk” to AI—crafting clear prompts and requests—to get better results, save time and money, and streamline day-to-day work.

David James and Chelsea Bodin of Nilan Johnson Lewis: Employment Law and Worldwind Tour

Attorneys David James and Chelsea Bodin of FEMA Endorsed Services Partner Nilan Johnson will walk members through key drug-testing updates and practical supervisor/HR tips to help reduce litigation risk. They’ll also host an open Q&A, where members can ask questions on these topics—or any employment-law issue.