Education & Training
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee plans annual continuing education programs to keep ECA members on top of the latest technology and business practices, workforce development issues, and more so that they can lead the Chicagoland electrical construction industry.
Here is a snapshot of the 2025 programs. Upcoming events are listed below.
October 2025
Wed
15
2025
October 15, 2025
Honor Flight 2025 (Powering Chicago Sponsorship)
October 15, 2025
Midway Airport in Chicago, IL
WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION FOR WWII, KOREAN WAR and VIETNAM WAR VETERANS WEDNESDAY, October 15, 2025, 8:30 P.M. Baggage Claim (Lower Level), South End
Thu
23
2025
October 23, 2025
"Project Planning for Small Projects " - October 23, 2025 - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!
The event to be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel - Oak Brook, IL.
Hyatt Lodge Hotel - 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL
Thursday, October 23, 2025 "Project Planning for Small Projects" Hyatt Lodge Hotel - 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL Q Room (seminar) / Piazza area (breakfast / lunch) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mark, Federle, Marquette University - Facilitator
Mon
27
2025
October 27 - 29, 2025
"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction & Calculating Shop Burden" - NEW DATES!!! - October 27 - 29, 2025 (3-day Seminar)
The event to be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at INTECH.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
Monday, October 27, 2025 - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (3-day Seminar) "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction / Calculating Shop Burden" 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (for the first two days; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on the third day) IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL. Michael Bill, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member - Facilitator Walead Atiyeh, NECA Training Faculty Member / Consultant - Facilitator
November 2025
Thu
6
2025
November 6, 2025
Electric Association Membership Awards Dinner
Thursday, November 6, 2025
TBA
Electric Association Membership Awards Dinner Thursday, November 6, 2025 TBA
Wed
12
2025
November 12, 2025
8:00AM - 10:00AM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - November 12, 2025
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - BREAKFAST SESSION!
Gibsons Steakhouse 2105 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL 60523
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Gibsons Steakhouse 2105 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL 60523
Thu
13
2025
November 13, 2025
"Increasing Engagement, Retention, and Development for Employees" - November 13, 2025
The event to be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Maggiano's Banquets
Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL
Thursday, November 13, 2025 "Increasing Engagement, Retention, and Development for Employees" Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL Barbarossa Room 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group - Facilitator
December 2025
Sat
6
2025
December 6, 2025
ECA President's Party & Holiday Celebration --
ECA Holiday Party is on December 6, 2025
Morgan Manufacturing- Fulton Market District / Emily Hotel
ECA Holiday Party -- Saturday, December 6, 2025 Morgan Manufacturing -- 401 N. Morgan Street in Chicago, IL 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm This event includes an optional complimentary overnight stay at the Emily Hotel -Arrival on Saturday, December 6 with Departure on Sunday, December 7. (Final day to secure a room is November 12 or earlier if room block is full).
January 2026
Mon
26
2026
January 26 - 28, 2026
2026 MEP Innovation Conference
January 26 - 28, 2026
The Marriott Austin Downtown - Austin, TX
2026 MEP Innovation Conference January 26 - 28, 2026 The Marriott Austin Downtown Austin, TX
Mon
26
2026
January 26 - 28, 2026
NECA 2026 Safety Professionals Conference
May 18 - 20, 2026
The Peachtree Plaza - Atlanta, GA
NECA 2026 Safety Professionals Conference May 18 - 20, 2026 The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta, GA
Mon
26
2026
January 26 - 28, 2026
Chicago Build 2025 Expo
October 29 - 30, 2025
McCormick Place in Chicago, IL
The Chicago Build 2025 Expo will be held October 29 - 30, 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Powering Chicago is a sponsor for this event. Jerry McGlynn, ECA Safety Committee Chair, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc., is a panelist scheduled for October 30, 2025.
February 2026
Mon
2
2026
February 2 - 4, 2026
Women in NECA Conference
February 2 - 4, 2026
Dallas, TX
Women in NECA Conference February 2 - 4, 2026 Hotel Crescent Court Dallas, TX
March 2026
Tue
10
2026
March 10 - 13, 2026
MIdwestern Region Conference
March 10 - 13, 2026
Waikoloa, HI
Midwest Region Conference March 10 - 13, 2026 The Hilton Waikoloa Village Waikoloa, HI
April 2026
Mon
13
2026
April 13 - 15, 2026
2026 NECA Emerge Conference
April 13 - 15, 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis - Atlanta, GA
2026 NECA Emerge Conference April 13 - 15, 2026 Atlanta Marriott Marquis Atlanta, GA
June 2026
Mon
15
2026
June 15 - 17, 2026
NECA 2026 Future Leaders Conference
June 15 - 17, 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel - Pittsburgh, PA
NECA 2026 Future Leaders Conference June 15 - 17, 2026 Omni William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh, PA
October 2026
Sun
4
2026
October 4 - 7, 2026
NECA Convention & Trade Show 2026
October 4 - 7, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
NECA Convention & Trade Show October 4 - 7, 2026 Las Vegas, NV
