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.
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
Wed
3
2025
December 3 - 4, 2025
RE+ Midwest
December 3-4, 2025
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Powering Chicago is covering the cost of the Expo Hall‑only pass for all eligible signatory contractors that are interested. Expo Hall Pass Includes: Access to Expo Hall and Show Floor Theater Business Labs and General Sessions (This pass does not include education tracks or full-conference sessions)
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).
Tue
9
2025
December 9, 2025
11:30AM - 4:00PM
Joint Safety Directors' Forum - Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (For Safety Directors, Only)
The event is to be held at Rich Harvest Farms.
7S771 Dugan Road Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 (630) 466-7610
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA is proud to sponsor this special Joint Safety Directors' Forum, scheduled as follows: DATE: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 pm (Arrival & Check-in) 12:00 pm - 1:00 (Lunch & Car Museum Tour) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Meeting) 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Indoor Area) LOCATION: Rich Harvest Farms 7S771 Dugan Road Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 (630) 466-7610
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
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
May 2026
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
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
