The National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC) is the overarching governing Board for all the US DECs, with the goal of speaking with a unified voice from the nation’s SME businesses to the halls of government. They also seek to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of exports to the US economy through education, legislative outreach and engagement with DECs and other relevant stakeholders.

Their Annual Export Conference provides space for industry peers to share expertise, proven export strategies, effective resources, and more during concurrent sessions. Each DEC can choose to sponsor the Conference and send representative(s).

2026 Annual Export Conference

Vice Chair Sharina Perry, with several of her colleagues, attended this conference in Nashville, TN, May 12-13.