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This year's annual convention and trade show is right around the corner! Please make sure to carefully review the important information below.

| View in browser This year's annual convention and trade show is right around the corner!  Please make sure to carefully review the important information below. Convention Site ⟩ Important Information Wristbands will be used instead of physical tickets for the Opening Reception. You will obtain a wristband during the registration check-in process. To expedite your entry, we strongly encourage you to obtain your registration badge prior to the Opening Reception. If you are unable to register in advance of the Opening Reception, wristbands will be available on the shuttle busses and venue check-in. NECA Show App The new NECA Show App, sponsored by NECA Premier Partner, Graybar, is your one-stop-shop for everything NECA 2023 Philadelphia. Find upcoming sessions, cruise the show floor and get up-to-the-minute updates and special event notifications.   Download Now: Apple Download ⟩ Android Download ⟩ What to Wear Attire for the convention and trade show is business casual. We highly recommend wearing comfortable shoes. For the opening reception and closing celebration, the attire is casual. Please feel free to represent your favorite football team at the Lincoln Financial Field. Registration Hours Thursday, Sept. 28 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Education With dynamic speakers from across the globe and electrical professionals just like you, these sessions will challenge the way you think, help you improve your processes and help you build a brighter future for you and your company. Plan Your Schedule ⟩ Trade Show The Philly NECA Show will be the largest in history and prepare you for the future of the industry. Talk with over 370 industry experts, see, touch and feel the newest products & services. Also, take advantage of a wide range of free education on the show floor. More Information ⟩ Vote on the ECIC Challenge Each year ELECTRI International sponsors a competition for NECA Student Chapters.  The Electrical Contractor Innovation Challenge (ECIC) includes a video portion. All convention attendees can vote on the four finalists' videos.  ELECTRI will provide a cash prize to the winning videos so please take the time to watch and vote for your favorite. The finalist teams are from Ball State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Wayne State University. Vote Now ⟩ Shuttle Service Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between the Convention Center and NECA hotels listed in the official flyer. View Schedule ⟩ Code of Conduct NECA is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all attendees. Please review NECA Event's Code of Conduct below. Review Now ⟩ Thank You to our Premier Partners! National Electrical Contractors Association, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. 20004, United States, 202-991-6300 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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