Power the program at
Business Summit 2027.
IEC's premier event for electrical industry leaders is looking for sessions that give business owners real strategy, real tools, and real leadership — not theory. Submit a proposal and help shape the 2027 education lineup.
Built for business owners and IEC leaders.
The IEC Business Summit is the premier event for electrical industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and engage with top leaders in the field. This annual event offers a robust lineup of educational sessions tailored to business owners, focusing on effective leadership and business success.
Attendees also benefit from valuable networking opportunities and dedicated time for IEC committees to convene and plan for 2027. Content should serve electrical contractors and IEC industry leaders, and proposals should specify the intended experience level of the attendees.
Gain Strategic Insights
Expert-led sessions that equip owners with practical strategies and leadership tools for growth.
Stay Ahead of Industry Trends
Perspectives from seasoned professionals on emerging challenges and opportunities in the field.
Three tracks. Pick the strongest fit.
Proposals may touch more than one area, but choose the single best fit. These examples are a starting point — original ideas are welcome.
Business Development
- Financial foundations & cash flow
- Future-proofing & regulatory change
- Growth strategy & new markets
- Contract & legal compliance
- Leadership & team communication
- Project estimating
IEC Chapter Staff Community
- Member engagement & retention
- Apprentice recruitment
- Financial management & sponsorship
- Advocacy & legislative outreach
- Marketing & branding
- Event planning for chapters
Emerging Technologies
- Prefabrication
- Renewable energy
- AI & new tech integration
- Electric vehicles
- Digital transformation (BIM, SaaS)
Choose your session format.
Each session format is 60 minutes. Select all formats that would be a good fit for your session.
Learning Lab
A formal presentation, usually led by one or two content leaders.
Panel Discussion
Unscripted conversation with one moderator and two or three speakers.
Workshop
Highly interactive — attendees build practical skills through exercises.
Ask the Expert
An expert fields audience questions with minimal formal presentation.
Ready to submit?
You're limited to two proposals — make them count. Full submission rules, dates, and contact details are in the complete guidelines.
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