Rising industry stars can accelerate career growth by attending the 2025 XBO Experience in Austin, TX, on Oct. 28-29, powered by NSCA.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, June 19, 2025 — NSCA, the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial integration industry, is excited to announce the second annual XBO (Excellence in Business Operations) Experience, designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills and insights they need to excel in commercial integration.
Whether they want to advance their careers or drive innovation within their organizations, all leaders in this industry need a strong foundation in business operations, financial acumen, and effective communication. The two-day XBO Experience provides a pathway for leaders of the future who know they face opportunities ahead—but are ready to embrace change and lead with confidence.
A collaboration between NSCA and Ignite, the second annual XBO Experience will take place on Oct. 28-29 in Austin, TX. Here, rising industry stars can build the skills and knowledge needed for leadership positions for leadership positions, regardless of their current job title.
This year, attendees will learn actionable strategies and leadership skills as they listen to and participate in discussions about topics surrounding:
- Leading with confidence in uncertain times
- Anticipating, mitigating, and adapting to risk
- Leveraging technology to empower teams
- Problem-solving to shape success
- Discovering new ways to improve
- Making the most of project management tools
- Building stronger and more powerful connections
- Having an ownership mindset
- Secrets to influencing and impacting organizational outcomes
Attendees also get to take part in interactive learning activities as they experience industry challenges with real-world relevancy.
The relationships built at the XBO Experience event will help emerging leaders form new connections so they can continue to exchange ideas and sharpen their leadership skills long after the experience is over.
Employees at commercial integration firms who show leadership potential are the perfect fit for XBO Experience. The event is also designed for young professionals who have recently taken on leadership roles but want to gain training they may not have received when stepping into those positions.
First-time XBO Experience attendees are also encouraged to apply for the Jeff M. Kindig Future Leaders Scholarship. It allows qualified individuals to attend at no cost, continuing his legacy of eliminating barriers that prevent young professionals from rising to leadership roles.
Registration for the two-day event is $400 for NSCA members (non-members, please call our office!). For more information, contact NSCA at 800.446.6722 or visit www.nsca.org/events/xbo/.
About NSCA
The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) is the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial integration industries. The National Systems Contractors Association is a powerful advocate for all who work in the integration industry, including systems contractors/integrators, product manufacturers, consultants, sales representatives, architects, specifying engineers and other allied professionals. NSCA is dedicated to serving its contractor members and all channel stakeholders through advocacy, education, member services, and networking designed to improve business performance. For more information, visit www.nsca.org.
