With the overwhelming amount of electrical trade shows on the market, it’s difficult to decide which ones are the most lucrative for your business.
In this article, you’ll discover the most outstanding electrical trade shows of 2025 and 2026.
These electrical trade shows are a great opportunity to:
- Network with like-minded businesses across North America
- Learn about the latest technology and trends to maximize time and profits
- Attend hands-on workshops to get top-notch advice from industry experts
Use this lineup of the top upcoming 2025 (and beyond!) electrical trade shows in North America to secure your long-term profitability and success. Learn more about each show to see what they can offer your business!
Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2025
When: October 6-9, 2025
Where: Huntington Place, 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226
Website: evtechexpo.com
Billed as the “North America’s Largest Advanced EV/HEV Event,” this expo focuses on electric and hybrid vehicle technologies, which are closely related to the electrical trade.
This event brings together engineers, business leaders and cutting edge companies to discover new and exciting products and create powerful future solutions.
The NECA Show 2025 – National Electrical Contractors Association
When: September 12-15, 2025
Where: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Website: necaconvention.org
The NECA Show is known as the “#1 Event for Power, Light, Controls, Energy, Information & Communications Technology.”
Most attendees are responsible for making purchasing decisions and are there to see and purchase the latest and greatest products in the electric industry—making this one of the best electrical trade shows to attend.
This is a great show to see all the latest industry products and get to know other electricians.
IEC SPARK Conference 2025
When: Sep 26-28, 2025
Where: Expo Hall, Phoenix, AZ
Website: iecspark.com
Presented by Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), this is one of the electrical trade shows that doesn’t disappoint.
The wide range of guest speakers, networking events and educational seminars make it an appealing electrical trade show for many businesses.
Past shows have focused on the latest in business, industry and management trends including electrical codes and safety practices.
2025 Service Edge Conference (SEC)
When: TBD, 2025
Where: Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West, Plano, TX
Website: serviceedgeconference.com
FieldEdge is proud to host the Service Edge Conference. We created this one-of-a-kind event specifically for service businesses including lawn care, HVAC, electrical and everything in between.
This conference is dedicated to helping service businesses grow. This is the perfect opportunity to hear from world-class speakers and be a part of transformational workshops that give you a chance to get the proven strategies you can implement in your business now.
Be part of transformative workshops that will help you identify the biggest areas of opportunity for the future of your business.
Check out this epic video from the Service Edge Conference!
POWERGEN International 2026
When: January 20-22, 2026
Where: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
Website: powergen.com
This is one of the leading electrical trade shows for electricity generators and solution providers working in power generation. Attend this trade show for the latest in power generation as the industry evolves into cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.
Build relationships with all of the networking opportunities, including breakfast roundtables and joint networking parties.
NAHB International Builders Show 2026
When: February 17-19, 2026
Where: Orlando, FL
Website: buildersshow.com
NAHB is best for electricians who work on the residential construction side.
Join tens of thousands of residential construction professionals (electricians included!) in Orlando for the National Association of Home Builders annual builders expo. See the latest products and services from the leading manufacturers and suppliers.
Learn from the pros with education sessions, workshops and demos. This is also a great networking opportunity to connect with all the different professionals involved in residential home building.
IPC Apex Expo 2026
When: March 17-19, 2026
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Website: www.ipcapexexpo.org
This is the largest event in North America for the electronics industry. OEMs, EMS providers, PCB manufacturers and industry professionals from around the world gather for the industry’s latest technical advancements.
The event offers a wealth of opportunities for education and networking. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge technologies, the latest processes and advanced materials.
Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo 2026
When: May 5-7, 2026 (Conference), May 6-7, 2026 (Exhibition)
Where: Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI
Website: electricalwireshow.com
EWPTE’s conference and expo attracts close to 200 exhibitors and over 3,000 attendees representing 40 states and 25 countries. Industries include electrical wire harness, wire and cable processing.
Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) 2026
When: July 19 – 22, 2026
Where: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, TN
Website: easa.com/convention.org
EASA is an international trade organization for electrical and mechanical equipment and services that hosts the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) Convention.
Their conventions offer a platform for networking and learning about the latest trends in the electrical industry.
LightFair Trade Show and Conference 2027
When: TBD, 2027
Where: TBD
Website: lightfair.com
Since electricians often spend time installing and rewiring lights, LightFair is one of the ideal electrical trade shows for many electrical businesses.
This electrical trade show and conference won’t be back until 2027 and organizers are still securing a date and place.
LightFair is one of the largest electrical trade shows for the architectural and commercial lighting industries. Attendees will experience the new technology innovations, products and networking events during this exciting show.
This show grows each year and has been running strong for over thirty years. It also offers accredited courses for five days.
Check Back for More Electrical Trade Shows
Stay tuned as the details of these electrical trade shows included here will continue to evolve and change throughout the rest of 2025 and into 2026!
We’ll continue to revise and update this list throughout the year with up-to-date information. Plus, we’ll include new electrical trade shows yet to be announced.
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