IEC SPARK

Agenda

Thursday, September 25, 2025

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Registration | Expo 5 & 6 Foyer
6:00 – 9:00 PM | IEC Foundation Topgolf Event | Topgolf Scottsdale AZ

Friday, September 26, 2025

7:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Registration | Expo 5 & 6 Foyer
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Education Sessions | Phoenix Convention Center
  • Conquering Lien Waivers: A Sub's Guide to Getting Paid | Room 121C
  • Leading with Purpose: Trust, Culture & The Future of Leadership | Room 122A
  • Physical & Digital Services Impact on Contractor Productivity | Room 122B
  • What Should Digitization (and AI) Do for Your Business? | Room 122C
  • Don't Be Me: How Complacency Nearly Killed Me | Room 123

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9:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Education Sessions | Phoenix Convention Center
  • Arm Yourself for Success | Room 121C
  • Hiring Rock Stars! How to Find and Keep Great Talent | Room 122A
  • IEC Women in Power Presents: Ladies and Gentlemen - Start Your Enginges: Driving Leadership into the Future! | Room 122B
  • Augmenting BIM/VDC in Construction with AI | Room 122C
  • 2026 NEC Changes | Room 123

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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Education Sessions | Phoenix Convention Center
  • Engaging with Elected Officials: Building Relationships to Impact Policy | Room 121C
  • Acknowledging, Recording, Managing, and Mitigating Rework | Room 122A
  • Simplifying Energy Management for Commercial and Industrial Buildings | Room 122B
  • The Integration of NFPA 70, 70B, and 70E requirements during the Installation, Use, and Maintenance | Room 122C
  • Leading with Kindness: A Risk Management Approach to Mental Health & Suicide Prevention in the Workplace | Room 123

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12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Opening Keynote: Culture That Rocks with Jim Knight | 120D
2:00 PM | Expo Hall Open | Expo 5 & 6
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition: Hands-On (Wire-Off) Competition and Vendor Activity | Expo 5 & 6
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Expo Hall Happy Hour | Expo 5 & 6
7:00 PM | Expo Hall Closes | Expo 5 & 6
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Welcome Party | 120D

Saturday, September 27, 2025

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Registration | Expo 5 & 6 Foyer
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Education Sessions | Phoenix Convention Center
  • Is My Electrical Company a Target for Acquisition, and What Do I Need to Know? | Room 121C
  • Setting Boundaries: The Barney Effect - Handling Difficult People | Room 122A
  • Emerging Technologies in EV Infrastructure | Room 122B
  • IEC Emerging Leaders: 2025 Impact Project | Room 122C
  • Electrifying Mental Health: Integrating Suicide Prevention into Workplace Safety | Room 123

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9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Education Sessions | Phoenix Convention Center
  • Mindful Leadership for Electrical Contractors: Driving Performance, Productivity, & Profits | Room 121C
  • Get a Grip on Your Business | Room 122A
  • From Firefighting to Forecasting: Mastering Schedules & Labor for Project Success | Room 122B
  • Navigating Business Challenges, Attracting Top Talent, and Seizing Market Opportunities | Room 122C
  • Leading Safety Innovation: Milwaukee Tool’s 7 Pillars of Protection | Room 123

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10:00 AM | Expo Hall Opens | Expo 5 & 6
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Apprentice of the Year (AOY) Competition: Productivity Challenge, Conduit Bending, and Vendor Activity | Expo 5 & 6
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Education Sessions | Phoenix Convention Center
  • Avoiding the Hidden Costs of EV Charging | Room 121C
  • CORROSION - Extending the Life of your Electrical Systems in Corrosive Environments | Room 122A
  • Power Moves: Mastering Market Share in Electrical Construction | Room 122B
  • Powering Profits: Unlocking New Revenue Streams and Certifications for Electrical Contractors | Room 122C
  • Preparing for the 2026 NEC Code Changes: What Contractors Need to Know | Room 123

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3:00 PM | House of Delegates Meeting | 122B - 122C
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | The Great Idea Swap | 122B - 122C
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Awards Celebration | 122B - 122C

Sunday, September 28, 2025

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Registration | Expo 5 & 6 Foyer
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Committee Meetings | 121C, 122A, 123
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM | Board of Directors Meeting | 122B - 122C