The 2026 PEI Executive Summit will be held January 13-15 at the historic Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. 

This event caters to CEOs and business owners within PEI’s membership and will provide unparalleled networking plus the opportunity to learn from other executives in the industry. Executives will gain access to industry-leading speakers, sharing case studies and practical lessons to help overcome any business challenge. They will also get the opportunity to meet new industry colleagues, attend targeted learning breakouts, build their professional network and more.

75th Anniversary Gala
Brown Hotel
January 15, 2026
Reception – 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Dinner – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
After-Hours – 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. (additional registration fee)

(Black-Tie Optional)

Join us as we celebrate our 75th anniversary in conjunction with the 2026 PEI Executive Summit—a special occasion to reflect on our journey and look ahead to the future. It will take place at the historic Brown Hotel, where PEI’s founding members met to establish the association. The evening’s keynote will be Chris Morris, Master Distiller Emeritus for Woodford Reserve.