The 12th annual National Electrical Contractors Convention and Trade Show will be held from Oct. 5-8, 2007 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. Registration is now open.

NECA Convention and Trade Show
NECA is the premier trade show for the electrical, power, cabling industries. Along with meeting the manufacturers, inventors, engineers, distributors, and consultants that make your company go, the trade show boasts over 200 vendors who will display the latest technology, tools, software, and system controls currently available—and some that are on their way soon. Like many trade shows, the NECA Convention will also offer workshops, enabling you to get hands-on experience and tutorials on many of the latest products.

For many electrical contractors, this is your best avenue to talk to vendors face-to-face and make the best supply purchasing decisions for your company. This alone can easily justify the annual trip to this convention.

NECA 2007 and Green Construction
For the first time ever, NECA will be dedicating an entire section of their show floor and a day-long theme to green construction. Any electrical contractor who hopes to keep up with the latest green construction methods and technology would do well to attend this year's NECA convention and trade show.

NECA 2007 and San Francisco
Along with the professional presentations, workshops, and exhibits, the convention will be featuring the city of San Francisco itself through various tours and presentations.

NECA 2007 Schedule
In addition to these public events, various breakfasts, lunches, and receptions will be held for NECA governing members and by invitation. Some additional opening and closing events will also be held on Thurs. and Tues.

Friday, Oct. 5
8:00 AM-12:00 PM—NJATC Photovoltaics and Distributes Generation, PW-3
8:30 AM-5:00 PM—It's Not Easy Being Green, but it's Profitable, PW-1
8:30 AM-5:00 PM—Lighting Design Basics, PW-2
8:30 AM-12:30 PM—Welcome to San Francisco
9:00 AM-1:00 PM— "The Rock" Alcatraz Tour
12:00 PM-1:30—PM Industry Leaders Lunch
1:00 PM-5:00—PM Top 50 Significant Changes to the 2008 NEC, PW-4
7:00 PM-9:00—PM Opening Reception

Saturday, Oct. 6
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM—Design/Build Strategies, Risks and Rewards from the Legal Perspective
8:00 AM - 9:50 AM—Guide to Benchmarking Field Operations
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM—NFPA 70E Compliance Made Easy
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM—Project Labor Agreements; An ELECTRI International Research Project
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM—Registration
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM—Supervisory Skills for New Managers
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM—Not your Average History Class
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM—Design Build Strategies, Risks and Rewards from the Legal Perspective
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM—NFPA 70E Compliance Made Easy
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM—Project Labor Agreements; An ELECTRI International Research Project
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM—Supervisory Skills for New Managers
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM—Opening General Session
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM—New & Featured Product Room
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM—Student Chapter Summit Luncheon
12:00 PM - 1:20 PM—Today's Estimators Estimating with Tomorrow's Technology
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM—Trade Show Hours
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM—Fundamentals of Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection from Fire and Electric Arc Hazards
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM—Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM—"LED" The Next Generation of Lighting Technology
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM—Opportunities in the Ever-Changing Electronic Security Industry
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM—The Latest in Lamps & Ballasts
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM—Today's Lighting Controls for Home Automation
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM—Discharge of Lamp & Ballast Systems & Energy-Saving Devices
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM—Using the UL White Book Can Increase Your Bottom Line!
5:00 PM—Daily Prize Drawing

Sunday, Oct. 7
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM—Emerging Green Markets: The Role of the Electrical Contractor on Green Building Projects; An ELECTRI International Research Project
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM—Human Resources: Using the Potential of Your Greatest Asset; An ELECTRI International Research Project
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM—Recent Developments in Construction Law for Electrical Contractors
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM—Registration
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM—Top 10 Business Practices
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM—Understanding the Power of Working Together
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM—The Giant Redwoods
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM—The Real Global Warming
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM—Human Resources: Using the Potential of Your Greatest Asset; An ELECTRI International Research Project
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM—Recent Developments in Construction Law for Electrical Contractors
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM—Time on "The Rock" - Alcatraz
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM—Top 10 Business Practices
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM—Understanding the Power of Working Together
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM—Labor Relations Town Hall Meeting
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM—New & Featured Products Room
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM—Trade Show Hours
11:45 AM - 12:35 PM—Contractor Opportunities in the Solar Market Today & Tomorrow
11:45 AM - 12:35 PM—Energy Efficiency/Green Products & Fire Stops
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM—Sponsored Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:35 PM—Advancements in Integrated Lighting Controls
12:45 PM - 1:35 PM—Residential Green Products & Energy Efficiency
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM—ELECTRI Council Meeting
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM—Spirited Fun and Education
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM—Bright Future in Solar Electricity
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM—Energy Code Compliance
3:30 PM—Daily Prize Drawing

Monday, Oct. 8
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM—Manpower & Development Committee Breakfast
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM—Did You Hear Everything Your Customer Didn't Say?
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM—Personal Financial Planning
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM—Pre-Construction Planning Process; An ELECTRI International Research Project
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM—Single Vs. Multiple Prime Contracting; An ELECTRI International Research Project
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM—Strengthening Repeat & Referral Business
8:00 AM - 10:15 AM—Closing General Session
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM—International Breakfast
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM—Registration
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM—New & Featured Product Room
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM—Understanding the Power of Working Together
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM—Trade Show Hours
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM—Certification Programs for Solar/Photovoltaic Industry
10:30 AM - 11:20 PM—Design/Build Estimating
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM—Industry Certification for Medium Voltage Cable Splicing
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM—LT-6 Energy-Efficient Advancements in Sports Lighting
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM—Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM—Management Committee Lunch
2:00 PM—Daily Prize Drawing
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM—Closing Celebration