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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10/19/26
IEC Central Ohio
Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade
Primary Track
Project Manager
Session Type
Pre-Conference / Training
Topic
Technical Skills
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10/20/26
IEC Central Ohio
Foreman Training for the Electrical Trade
Primary Track
Foreman
Session Type
Pre-Conference / Training
Topic
Technical Skills
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10/20/26
IEC Central Ohio
Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade
Primary Track
Project Manager
Session Type
Pre-Conference / Training
Topic
Technical Skills
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
10/20/26
IEC Central Ohio
IEC Chapter Staff Outing
Primary Track
Chapter Staff
Session Type
Governance
Topic
Other
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
10/20/26
Merrill Room – Hilton
Safety Committee meeting
Primary Track
Session Type
Committee
Topic
Safety
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10/21/26
IEC Central Ohio
Foreman Training for the Electrical Trade
Primary Track
Foreman
Session Type
Pre-Conference / Training
Topic
Technical Skills
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10/21/26
IEC Central Ohio
Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade
Primary Track
Project Manager
Session Type
Pre-Conference / Training
Topic
Technical Skills
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
10/21/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Breakfast
Primary Track
AOY Competitor
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
AOY Competitor Only
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
10/21/26
IEC Central Ohio
IEC Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Primary Track
Session Type
Foundation
Topic
Other
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10/21/26
Pheoris West B – Hilton
Safety Pre Conference
Primary Track
Safety Professional
Session Type
Pre-Conference / Training
Topic
Safety
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10/21/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Orientation
Primary Track
AOY Competitor
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
AOY Competitor Only
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10/21/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Ladder Diagram Contest
Primary Track
AOY Competitor
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
AOY Competitor Only
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10/21/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Milwaukee Tool Distrbution, Lunch, Lottery
Primary Track
AOY Competitor
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
AOY Competitor Only
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
10/21/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Written Exam
Primary Track
AOY Competitor
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
AOY Competitor Only
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
10/21/26
Merrill Room – Hilton
Membership Committee Meeting
Primary Track
Session Type
Committee
Topic
Other
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
10/21/26
Tibor Room – Hilton
PAC/Freedom Fund Committee Meeting
Primary Track
Session Type
Committee
Topic
Advocacy
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
10/21/26
Massey AB – Hilton
Women in Power Task Force Meeting
Primary Track
Session Type
Committee
Topic
Women in Power
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
10/21/26
Johnson Room – Hilton
Workforce Recruitment Committee Meeting
Primary Track
Session Type
Committee
Topic
Workforce Development
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
10/21/26
Star Lanes Polaris
IEC Foundation Spark After Dark
Primary Track
Session Type
Networking
Topic
Other
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
10/22/26
Robinson Ballroom – Hilton
Attendee Breakfast
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Meal
Topic
Other
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
10/22/26
Merrill Room – Hilton
First Time Attendee Breakfast
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Meal
Topic
Other
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
10/22/26
Exhibit Hall A Foyer – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Registration
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Registration
Topic
Other
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
10/22/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
AI in Your Everyday Part One: Practical Tools for Contractors
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Emerging Technology
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
10/22/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Breakfast
Primary Track
AOY Competitor
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
AOY Competitor Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
10/22/26
Johnson Room – Hilton
Approached to Sell? An Electrical Contractor’s Guide to M&A
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
10/22/26
Massey Room – Hilton
Designing for the future of power, Digital Electricity for buildings and campuses
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Workforce Development
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
10/22/26
Pheoris West B – Hilton
Protecting Your Business from Losses Through Effective Project Management
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
10/22/26
Pheoris West C – Hilton
Safety
Primary Track
Safety Professional
Session Type
Education
Topic
Safety
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
10/22/26
Tibor Room – Hilton
Stop Losing Your Best Volunteers Before They Ever Start
Primary Track
Chapter Staff
Session Type
Education
Topic
Other
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10/22/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Material Check and Board Setup
Primary Track
AOY Competitor
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
AOY Competitor Only
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10/22/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
AI in Your Everyday Part Two: Building the Sales and Marketing Flywheel
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Emerging Technology
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10/22/26
Pheoris West B – Hilton
Changes to the 2026 National Electrical Code
Primary Track
Safety Professional
Session Type
Education
Topic
Safety
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10/22/26
Tibor Room – Hilton
From Transactional to Transformational: Rethinking Member Engagement
Primary Track
Chapter Staff
Session Type
Education
Topic
Other
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10/22/26
Massey Room – Hilton
The Doubt Tax: Navigating Leadership When You’re Not Yet Fully Seen
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10/22/26
Johnson Room – Hilton
The Electrical Contractor’s Guide To Creating An Annual Plan For 2027
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10/22/26
Pheoris West C – Hilton
Wired to Communicate: Conflict, Clarity & Stronger Crews
Primary Track
Project Manager
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10/22/26
Tibor Room – Hilton
AI in Your Everyday: The Staff Playbook
Primary Track
Chapter Staff
Session Type
Education
Topic
Other
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10/22/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Lunch
Primary Track
AOY Competitor
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
AOY Competitor Only
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10/22/26
Pheoris West B – Hilton
Build a Business Worth Buying – Even If You Never Sell
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10/22/26
Pheoris West C – Hilton
Making Risk Management Work for Jobsite Success
Primary Track
Safety Professional
Session Type
Education
Topic
Safety
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10/22/26
Johnson Room – Hilton
Pathway to Energy Independence
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Workforce Development
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10/22/26
Massey Room – Hilton
Residential Energy Management & Power Control Systems: Uses and Applications
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10/22/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
Women in Power Presents – What Cultural Fit Really Means in Construction
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Women in Power
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
10/22/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Expo Hall Open
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Expo Hall
Topic
Other
12:45 PM - 6:30 PM
10/22/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Hands on (Wire-Off) Competiton & Vendor Activity
Primary Track
Journeyman Electrician
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
Workforce Development
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
10/22/26
Robinson Ballroom – Hilton
Keynote – Archie Griffin
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
General Session
Topic
Other
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
10/22/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
SPARK Tailgate Happy Hour
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Networking
Topic
Other
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
10/23/26
Exhibit Hall A Foyer – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Registration
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Registration
Topic
Other
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
10/23/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Breakfast
Primary Track
AOY Competitor
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
AOY Competitor Only
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10/23/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Attendee Breakfast
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Meal
Topic
Other
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
10/23/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Expo Hall Open
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Expo Hall
Topic
Emerging Technology
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
10/23/26
Pheoris West B – Hilton
Greater Texas Regional Caucus
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Governance
Topic
IEC Member Only
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
10/23/26
Pheoris West C – Hilton
Midwest Regional Caucus
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Governance
Topic
IEC Member Only
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
10/23/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
Mountain West Regional Caucus
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Governance
Topic
IEC Member Only
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
10/23/26
Massey Room – Hilton
Northeast Regional Caucus
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Governance
Topic
IEC Member Only
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
10/23/26
Johnson Room – Hilton
Southeast Regional Caucus
Primary Track
Session Type
Governance
Topic
IEC Member Only
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10/23/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Productivity Challenge, Conduit Bending, and Vendor Activity
Primary Track
AOY Competitor
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
AOY Competitor Only
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
10/23/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Attendee Lunch
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Meal
Topic
Other
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10/23/26
Pheoris West A- Hilton
Chapter President’s Council Meeting
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Governance
Topic
IEC Member Only
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
10/23/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Apprentice Expo Hall Hour
Primary Track
Journeyman Electrician
Session Type
Expo Hall
Topic
Emerging Technology
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
10/23/26
Expo Hall – Greater Columbus Convention Center
Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition – Lunch
Primary Track
AOY Competitor
Session Type
AOY Competition
Topic
AOY Competitor Only
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10/23/26
Massey Room – Hilton
2026 IEC Government Affairs Update and Election Preview
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10/23/26
Johnson Room – Hilton
Agile Construction® vs Lean Construction – What’s the Difference & Why Does it Matter?
Primary Track
Project Manager
Session Type
Education
Topic
Workforce Development
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10/23/26
Tibor Room – Hilton
An Intentional Approach for Growing Your Organizations Business Through Business Development
Primary Track
Chapter Staff
Session Type
Education
Topic
Other
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10/23/26
Pheoris West B – Hilton
Build Your Business Through Relationships
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10/23/26
Pheoris West C – Hilton
Enabling Efficiency on the Jobsite: Smarter Tools to Save Time and Effort
Primary Track
Project Manager
Session Type
Education
Topic
Emerging Technology
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10/23/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
Next-Gen Training: Using Simulations to Optimize Electrical Training
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Workforce Development
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
10/23/26
Tibor Room – Hilton
Confidence for the Camera: Representing Your Chapter to the Media
Primary Track
Chapter Staff
Session Type
Education
Topic
Other
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
10/23/26
Massey Room – Hilton
Cyber Hygiene: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Electrical Contractors
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
10/23/26
Pheoris West B – Hilton
Don’t Be Me, How an Arc Flash Nearly Killed Me
Primary Track
Safety Professional
Session Type
Education
Topic
Emerging Technology
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
10/23/26
Johnson Room – Hilton
Harmony Through Teamwork: Transforming Miscommunication into Collaboration
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Workforce Development
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
10/23/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
The Hidden Tax of Indecision: Mastering Decision Velocity with the 4-C Framework
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
10/23/26
Pheoris West C – Hilton
Women in Power Presents – From Ideas to Execution: Setting Goals that Actually Stick
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Women in Power
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
10/23/26
Tibor Room – Hilton
Apprenticeship to Journeyman to Licensing
Primary Track
Chapter Staff
Session Type
Education
Topic
Other
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
10/23/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
Electrical Requirements of the National Energy Codes
Primary Track
Safety Professional
Session Type
Education
Topic
Workforce Development
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
10/23/26
Johnson Room – Hilton
Emerging Technology
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Women in Power
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
10/23/26
Massey Room – Hilton
How to Grow Your Business and Prepare for a Successful Exit
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
10/23/26
Pheoris West B – Hilton
Leading From the Finish Line: A Growth Leadership Shift
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
10/23/26
Pheoris West C – Hilton
Well Built: How the Top 2% of Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Emerging Technology
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
10/23/26
Pheoris West A – Hilton
House of Delegates Meeting
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Governance
Topic
IEC Member Only
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
10/23/26
Robinson Ballroom – Hilton
Awards Celebration
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Networking
Topic
Other
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
10/24/26
Pheoris West – Hilton
Emerging Leaders Presentation Breakfast
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Workforce Development
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10/24/26
Pheoris West – Hilton
The Great Idea Swap
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Education
Topic
Business Development
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10/24/26
Johnson Room – Hilton
Apprenticeship & Training Committee Meeting
Primary Track
Session Type
Committee
Topic
Other
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10/24/26
Massey Room – Hilton
Emerging Leader Committee Meeting
Primary Track
Session Type
Committee
Topic
Other
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10/24/26
Pheoris West – Hilton
Government Affairs Committee meeting
Primary Track
Session Type
Committee
Topic
Other
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10/24/26
Tibor Room – Hilton
Professional Development Committee Meeting
Primary Track
Session Type
Committee
Topic
Other
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
10/24/26
Foyer – Hilton
Attendee Box Lunch
Primary Track
Business Owner / Electrical Contractor
Session Type
Meal
Topic
Other
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
10/24/26
Pheoris West C – Hilton
IEC Board of Directors Meeting
Primary Track
Session Type
Governance
Topic
Other

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