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SUMMARY:Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:\nIEC invites industry experts and thought leaders to help shape the 2026 Business Summit education experience. If you have fresh insights, real-world experience, or game-changing strategies, we want to hear from you.\nThe Call for Content is open from Friday, July 18, to Friday, October 10, 2025.\nSubmmit Content ( https://iec-content.secure-platform.com/site )\nAbout IEC Business Summit\nThe IEC Business Summit brings together forward-thinking professionals from across the country for a powerful three-day experience focused on leadership, business growth, and industry collaboration. The event offers top-tier education sessions designed specifically for business owners and IEC leaders, peer-to-peer networking, and dedicated time for IEC committee planning.\nJanuary 25–28, 2026\nJW Marriott Savannah | Savannah, Georgia\nWhy Submit a Proposal?\nBy presenting at the IEC Business Summit, you’ll help shape the learning experience for contractors, chapter staff, and association leaders—all while building your own brand as a subject matter expert.\nThe Value of Your Session:\n• Strategic Insight: Help owners make smarter decisions to drive long-term success.\n• Trend Awareness: Bring clarity to emerging opportunities and challenges in the industry.\n• Actionable Impact: Deliver takeaways that attendees can immediately apply to their businesses.\nView Full Submission Guidelines\nWho You’ll Reach\nOur audience includes:\n• Electrical Business Owners & Contractors\n• IEC Chapter Executives & Staff\n• Industry Leaders and Decision-Makers\nSession Formats\n• Learning Lab (60 min) – Expert-led session\n• Panel Discussion (60 min) – Moderated, unscripted talk\n• Debate (45 min) – Two sides, one topic\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe invite proposals that:\n• Introduce innovative solutions or technologies\n• Share real-world case studies and business applications\n• Offer data-driven insights and forward-looking strategies\n• Use interactive and engaging session formats\nTopic Tracks\nBusiness Development\n• Financial Foundations (statements, cash flow, diversification)\n• Succession Planning & Growth Strategies\n• Regulatory Prep & Business Resilience\n• Contracts, Legal Risk, Leadership & Communication\n• Estimating, Time Management, and Productivity\nEmerging Technology\n• Prefabrication Techniques\n• Renewable Energy & EV Infrastructure\n• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications\n• BIM, SaaS & Digital Transformation Tools\nIEC Chapter Staff\n• Member Engagement, Recruitment & Retention\n• Fundraising, Sponsorships & Financial Management\n• Local Advocacy & Legislative Strategy\n• Event Planning, CRM Tools & Digital Platforms\n• Marketing, Branding, and Chapter Growth\nSpeaker Expectations\n• Limit: 2 proposals per person / 5 speakers per session\n• All speakers must register (discounted rate)\n• Speakers cover their own travel & lodging\n• Content must be relevant, practical, and engaging\nReady to Submit?\nWe’re excited to hear your ideas! Complete your submission using the link below. Be sure to review the full Call for Content Guidelines document before submitting.\nQuestions? Contact: Kari Messenger, CMP, DES | Director of Events, IEC National | kmessenger@ieci.org\nSubmit Content\nView Full Submission Guidelines\nLearn More\n
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