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.
January 2026
Thu
22
2026
January 22, 2026
11:30AM - 1:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - January 22, 2026 (THURSDAY!)
The event is being held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (in conjunction with the EA Annual Conference)
Drury Lane Conference Center 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL (630) 530-8300
ECA Membership Meeting Thursday, January 22, 2026 Drury Lane Conference Center - Crystal Room 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL (630) 530-8300
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
Wed
18
2026
February 18, 2026
12:00PM - 2:30PM
ECA Regular Membership Meeting - University Club of Chicago
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
University Club of Chicago
ECA Membership Meeting Wednesday, February 18, 2026. University Club of Chicago - 76 E. Monroe Street Michigan / Monroe Room - Second Floor The ECA welcomes Jerry Lewis, 1901 Project, as the guest speaker.
Thu
19
2026
February 19, 2026
"Leadership for the Field and Office" seminar - 2/19/2026 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The event to be held on Thursday, February 19, 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, "Leadership for the Field and Office" 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, February 19, 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.)
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
Thu
26
2026
March 26, 2026
8:00AM - 12:00PM
"Effective Client Communication" - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - 3/26/2026
The event to be held on Thursday, March 26, 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 "Effective Client Communication" seminar on Thursday, March 26, 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).
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
4
2026
May 4 - 6, 2026
"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" - May 4 - 6, 2026 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The event to be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 - Wednesday, May 6, 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 "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar on Monday, May 4, 2026 - Wednesday, May 6, 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
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
September 2026
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.)
November 2026
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).
