We’re right around the corner from our largest electrical industry gathering of the year, the NECA Convention and Trade show. This year it is held in Chicago. 

Chicago has long been a beacon of architectural and electrical ingenuity and therefore offers the perfect backdrop for this year’s event. Our NECA electrical contractors have played a pivotal role in shaping the city’s skyline and supporting its communities. From electrifying the new O’Hare Global Terminal expansion, to deploying resilient microgrid systems in underserved neighborhoods and modernizing the city’s rail lines, these projects are living proof of what we can achieve when innovation, expertise and labor partnerships intersect.

This year’s convention will spotlight themes critical to our continued success and leadership in a rapidly evolving marketplace. If you’re attending the convention, you’ll find education on nearly a dozen different tracks, such as:

• Business best practices
• Business development 
• Contractor-led panels
• ELECTRI International research and development
• Financial management
• Leadership and communication
• Productivity
• Project management
• Recruiting and retaining
• Standards, safety and regulations
• Technology and innovation

Explore how contractors are integrating advanced technologies on the job site, from A.I.-enhanced project management to robotics. Experts will break down how contractors can prepare for growing demands in energy transmission, EV charging networks, broadband and grid resilience. Take away tips on workplace culture and how teams are maintaining efficiency, safety and quality.

NECA 2025 Chicago is more than an annual gathering; it’s a launchpad for innovation, collaboration and shared vision. Whether you’re a contractor, manufacturer, educator or emerging leader in the electrical field, I encourage you to bring your voice, your ideas and your passion to Chicago. For more information or to register, visit www.necaconvention.org.

Kirk Davis
President, NECA