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.
September 2026
Wed
9
2026
September 9, 2026
8:00AM - 10:00AM
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).
Mon
21
2026
September 21, 2026
Electric Association Sixth Annual Golf Outing
September 21, 2026
Electric Association Sixth Annual Golf Outing September 21, 2026 Royal Fox Country Club 4405 Royal and Ancient Dr. St. Charles, IL 60174
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
8
2026
October 8, 2026
CBC Riverfront Exchange
October 8, 2026
Taste 222 - Chicago
CBC Riverfront Exchange Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Taste 222 222 N. Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606
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.)
Fri
16
2026
October 16, 2026
Electric Association - Women Build Industry Build Day
October 16, 2026
Electric Association Women Build Electrical Industry Build Day October 16, 2026
Tue
20
2026
October 20 - 22, 2026
NECA 2026 Safety Professionals Institute
October 20 - 22, 2026
Washington, D.C.
NECA 2026 Safety Professionals Institute October 20 - 22, 2026 Washington, D.C.
Tue
20
2026
October 20 - 22, 2026
CISCO Annual Golf Outing
September 14, 2026
Bloomingdale Golf Club
CISCO Annual Golf Outing September 14, 2026 Bloomingdale Golf Club 181 Glen Ellyn Rd. Bloomingdale IL
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
Fri
23
2026
October 23, 2026
8:00AM - 10:00AM
“Understanding NFPA 70B Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance" -- Friday, October 23, 2026 (8:00 am - 10:00 am)
The Joint Safety Forum is being held at INTECH.
6201 W. 115th Street -- Alsip, IL
The ECA and Northeastern IL Chapter, NECA Safety Committees ECA and Northeastern IL Chapter, NECA Safety Committees will be holding a Joint Safety Forum called, "Understanding NFPA 70B Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance" on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH). Local #134 IBEW Business Agent, George Mostardini will be the facilitator.
November 2026
Mon
2
2026
November 2 - 4, 2026
NECA 2026 Labor Relations Conference
November 2 - 4, 2026
Washington, D.C.
NECA 2026 Safety Professionals Institute November 2 - 4, 2026 Hotel Valley Ho Phoenix, AZ
Tue
10
2026
November 10, 2026
4:00PM - 8:00PM CST
Special Retirement Reception for Mark Thomas
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Pella Signature 720 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Pella Signature 720 Village Center Dr. Burr Ridge, IL 60527 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Open House format)
Wed
11
2026
November 11, 2026
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - November 11, 2026 (LUNCHEON)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 -
Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road - Oak Brook, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (LUNCHEON). Gibsons Steakhouse - 2105 Spring Road - Oak Brook, IL Oak II 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).
December 2026
Sat
5
2026
December 5 - 6, 2026
ECA President's Party & Holiday Celebration --
ECA Holiday Party is on December 5, 2026
The Gwen Hotel 521 N. Rush Street Chicago, IL
ECA Holiday Party -- Saturday, December 5, 2026 The Gwen Hotel 521 N. Rush Street Chicago, IL Details Coming Soon!
