1 Event. 5 Tracks.

40+ Ways to Scale Your Business!

NECA EMERGE is back and registration is officially open! After a highly successful debut in 2024, NECA EMERGE returns April 13–15, 2026, in Atlanta, GA, marking the second time this groundbreaking conference will take place. Designed to happen every other year, EMERGE was created to address the evolving ways NECA contractors do business and the response to the inaugural event made one thing clear: this conference fills a critical need!

NECA EMERGE brings together multiple industry-favorite meetings into one power-packed, three-day experience. Explore the details below!

Discover The Tracks

You're free to mix sessions to create a customized learning experience!

NEW! Prefabrication | Sponsored by BuildTime

• Gain behind-the-scenes access to NECA contractors’ state-of-the-art fabrication facilities while exchanging best practices, tackling shared challenges, and uncovering real-world strategies.

Business Development | Sponsored by Federated Insurance

• Learn how to develop actionable business strategies by forging partnerships, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and unlocking new markets.

Emerging Opportunities|Sponsored by Maddox

• Diversify your options to ensure a successful future by observing trends and evaluating your technology and data.

Limited Energy & Systems Integration | Sponsored by Leviton

• Become an expert in the new frontier of PoE and IoT smart building technology, wireless solutions, and cybersecurity.

Service & Maintenance | Sponsored by Adrian Steel

• Learn about best financial and billing practices, expanding services, effective selling techniques and maximizing profitability.

Bonus Education | Pre-Conference Workshops

• Offered on April 13, these half-day workshops focus on high-impact topics, including Fault-Managed Power Systems, PoE Lighting and Automation, and the NECA Training Professional Symposium. Available for an additional fee during registration.

Uncover the Latest Innovations

There will be a bustling exhibit hall where the industry’s leading service providers will showcase their latest products and services!

General Session Speakers

Noelle Russell

Leading AI Innovator, Founder & Chief AI Officer of AI Leadership Institute

Rennie Curran

Author, Leadership Coach, Former Award-Winning Linebacker

John Ondrasik

Singer/Songwriter, Five for Fighting, VP of Precision Wire Products

Plus, don’t miss a moderated general session led by NECA CEO David Long, featuring three industry leaders for a fireside conversation on leadership in a rapidly evolving industry.

Unlock Success at NECA EMERGE!

Whether you are expanding existing operations, exploring new markets, or positioning your company for long-term growth, NECA EMERGE is designed to help you do business smarter and more efficiently!

Thank You to Our Main Sponsors