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.
May 2026
Fri
15
2026
May 15, 2026
2026 Cowboy Shootout - Well Resource Benefit
May 15, 2026
Halter Wildlife, Inc. - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Powering Chicago is a sponsor of this event. 2026 Cowboy Shootout - Well Resource Benefit Halter Wildlife Inc 9626 113th Street Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Mon
18
2026
May 18 - 20, 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
Wed
27
2026
May 27, 2026
Special Retirement Reception for Gina Floro
May 27, 2026
Gibsons Steakhouse 2105 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL 60523
Please join us for a Special Retirement Reception for Gina Floro! Wednesday, May 27,2026 Gibsons Steakhouse 2105 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Open House format)
Thu
28
2026
May 28, 2026
"Crew Level Production Planning and Execution: Set Goals and Win" 5/28/2026 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The event to be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "Crew level Production Planning and Execution: Set Goals and Win" seminar on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL 60803 - (708) 389-1340.
June 2026
Wed
3
2026
June 3 - 4, 2026
ECA 54th Annual Spring Conference
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa
ECA 54th Annual Spring Conference Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - Thursday, June 4, 2026 The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa 269 Fontana Blvd. Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI 53125
Thu
4
2026
June 4, 2026
2026 Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards
June 4, 2026
Hyatt Regency O'Hare - Rosemont, IL
Powering Chicago is a sponsor of this event. 2026 Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards June 4, 2026 Hyatt Regency O'Hare - Rosemont, IL
Thu
11
2026
June 11, 2026
"AI in Electrical Construction" - 3rd Session! - 6/11/2026 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The event to be held on Thursday, June11, 2026. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!
Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "AI in Electrical Construction" seminar on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL (630) 368-0300.
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
July 2026
Sat
25
2026
July 25, 2026
Special Olympics Construction Team Picnic -- July 25, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
Special Olympics Construction Team Picnic Saturday, July 25th 10:00 am IBEW NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) Alsip, IL.
September 2026
Wed
9
2026
September 9, 2026
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 9, 2026 (BREAKFAST)
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 -
Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (BREAKFAST). Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL Barbarossa Room
Mon
21
2026
September 21 - 22, 2026
"Advanced Estimating Strategies" - September 21 - 22, 2026 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The event to be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (each day)
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "Advanced Estimating Strategies" seminar on Monday, September 21, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (each day) at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL 60803 - (708) 389-1340. Breakfast & Lunch are to be served. (A Continental Breakfast is to be available at 7:45 am).
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
Thu
15
2026
October 15, 2026
"Prefabrication and Preplanning Construction" seminar - 10/15/2026 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The event to be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee workshop called, "Prefabrication and Preplanning Construction" is being conducted by Mark Federle, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University, and the program will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street in Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340. Breakfast & Lunch are to be served. (A Continental Breakfast is to be available at 7:45 am.)
Wed
21
2026
October 21, 2026
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - October 21, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803
ECA Membership Meeting October 21, 2026 IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340
November 2026
Wed
11
2026
November 11, 2026
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - November 11, 2026 (BREAKFAST)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 -
Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road - Oak Brook, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (BREAKFAST). Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road - Oak Brook, IL Oak I Room
Thu
12
2026
November 12, 2026
8:00AM - 12:00PM
"Managing Work in Progress" - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - 11/12/2026
The event to be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is proud to sponsor the "Managing Work in Progress" seminar on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Maggiano's Banquets - 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL - Barbarossa Room) (630) 368-0300. (Breakfast to be available at 7:45 am).
