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 to round out 2023 and head into 2024 strong!
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 2023 (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 2023
When: September 12 – September 14, 2023
Where: Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, MI
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 2023 – National Electrical Contractors Association
When: September 29 – Oct 2, 2023
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
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.
Speakers this year include Former Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright and NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Irving with a closing reception with REO Speedwagon.
This is a great show to see all the latest industry products and get to know other electricians.
IEC SPARK Conference 2023
When: Oct 16-18, 2023
Where: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, Dallas, TX
Website: iecspark.com
Presented by Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), this one of the electrical trade shows that never disappoints. 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.
2023 Service Edge Conference (SEC)
When: November 9 – 11, 2023
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 in 2022!
POWERGEN International 2024
When: January 23 – January 25, 2024
Where: Ernest N. Moral Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
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 2024
When: February 27 – February 29, 2024
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
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 Vegas 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.
Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo 2024
When: May 14 – May 16, 2024 (Conference), May 15 – 16, 2024 (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.
The “Harness The Future” slogan says it all for any professional working in the industry.
Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) 2024
When: June 23 – June 26, 2024
Where: Caesars Forum and Harrah’s Casino Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
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 2025
When: TBD, 2025
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 2025 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
This list is not complete, and many details of the electrical trade shows included here will continue to evolve and change throughout the rest of 2023 and into 2024.
Keep an eye on this page. We’ll continue to revise and update the list throughout the year with up-to-date information! Plus, we’ll include new electrical trade shows yet to be announced.
