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.
August 2025
Thu
14
2025
August 14 - 15, 2025
ECA Young Professionals 7th Annual Leadership Conference
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Friday, August 15, 2025
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523
ECA Young Professionals 7th Annual Leadership Conference Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Friday, August 15, 2025 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center 3500 Midwest Road Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523
Mon
18
2025
August 18, 2025
Electric Association Annual Golf Outing
Monday, August 18, 2025
Kemper Lakes
Electric Association Annual Golf Outing Monday, August 18, 2025 Kemper Lakes
September 2025
Wed
3
2025
September 3, 2025
12:00PM - 2:30PM
NEW DATE!!! ECA Regular Membership Meeting - September 3, 2025
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 -
Shaw's Crab House - 1900 East Higgins Road - Schaumburg, IL
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Shaw's Crab House - 1900 East Higgins Road - Schaumburg, IL - Normandie Room (2nd Floor) The ECA welcomes State Lobbyist, Chris Nybo & Mike Alvarez, Chicago Lobbyist as the guest speakers. NEW DATE!!!!
Fri
12
2025
September 12 - 15, 2025
NECA Convention & Trade Show
September 12 - 15, 2025
Chicago, IL
NECA Convention & Trade Show September 12 - 15, 2025 Chicago, IL
October 2025
Wed
8
2025
October 8, 2025
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - October 8, 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803
ECA Membership Meeting October 8, 2025 IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) 6201 W. 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340
Thu
23
2025
October 23, 2025
"Project Planning for Small Projects " - October 23, 2025
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. Jim Johannemann, 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
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
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
October 4 - 7, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
NECA Convention & Trade Show October 4 - 7, 2026 Las Vegas, NV
