| NECA Show | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Electrical Construction |
| Venue | Washington State Convention and Trade Center |
| Organizer | National Electrical Contractors Association |
| Official website | http://www.necaconvention.com |
As the electrical construction industry’s largest trade show, NECA’s annual convention and trade show draws attendees and exhibitors involved in all aspects of the electrical construction industry. The 2008 convention and trade show was held in Chicago, October 4-7, and had a cumulative attendance of 8,000. In 2009, the NECA Show will be held in Seattle on September 12-15 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center.
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The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has been holding conventions since the association’s inception in 1901. The first convention was held in July 1901 in Buffalo, NY. Annual conventions have been held every year since, save three years; Conventions were canceled in 1933 & 1934, at the depth of the Great Depression, and in 2005 when the show, planned for New Orleans, was prevented by Hurricane Katrina.
Also known as America’s leading power system, lighting & cabling exposition, the NECA Show brings manufacturers and distributors with a wide array of products and services including:
Associations/Foundations
Boxes & Enclosures
Building Automation & Controls
Codes, Standards, Certifications
Conduit, Raceway, Wireway
Fire/Life Safety
Green/Renewable Energy
Home Automation
Lighting/Indoor & Outdoor
Motors & Motor Controls
Online & Web Services
Outdoor Products
Power Quality & Distribution
Safety Equipment & Apparel
Security
Site Equipment
Software
Structured Wiring/Cabling
Testing Equipment
Tools
Training
Transformers
Vehicles & Vehicle Equipment
Voice, Data, Video
At the NECA convention and trade show, attendees have numerous opportunities for education, best practice, and leadership training in areas such as advocacy, best practices, competitive edge, labor relations, networking, and standards.
In addition, show exhibitors can contribute to education sessions by hosting “Technical Workshops” right on the trade show floor. These sessions allow attendees to learn about the industry's new products, services, and programs.
The 2008 convention and trade show was held in Chicago, October 4-7, and had a cumulative attendance of 8,000.
2009: Seattle, September 12–15
2010: Boston, October 2-5
2011: San Diego, October 22-25
2012: Las Vegas, September 30-October 3
2013: Washington DC, October 12-15
2014: Chicago, October 11-14
2015: San Francisco, October 3-6
2016: TBD
2017: Seattle, October 7-10
NECA, the National Electrical Contractors Association, is the trade association and voice of the $130 billion/year electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communications technology to buildings and communities across the United States. NECA has 4,500 member organizations and produces approximately 250 annual training, continuing education, and business-management events. NECA also has substantial publishing interests, including ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR magazine, the leading publication for the industry's decision-makers who account for 90 percent of industry purchasing volume.