A historic year calls for a historic conversation.

In 2026, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors will celebrate 80 years of serving the industry, while the United States also commemorates 250 years since its founding.

Coinciding with this, NAW has announced that its marquee annual Executive Summit in January will feature an exclusive conversation with President George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. This mainstage session is titled, “The Challenges Facing Our Nation in the 21st Century and the Power of Freedom”.

“President Bush’s enduring leadership and service to our country offer a profound and timely perspective as we consider the legacy of American enterprise and the future of democracy,” NAW said.

This landmark conversation is exclusively for registered Executive Summit attendees.

This keynote conversation will serve as a cornerstone of the 2026 Executive Summit program, which centers on the theme “Building a Lasting Legacy”. The event will explore how leaders, both in business and personal life, can shape institutions, communities and legacies that endure.

Attendance is limited and the event will sell out. To ensure your participation, we encourage early registration at https://www.naw.org/events/executive-summit-2026/