Past eventHeld October 21–24, 2026
IEC SPARK 2026
The premier annual event for electrical contractors and industry professionals to grow their businesses, strengthen their teams, and stay current with industry advances.
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
- Held
- October 21–24, 2026
- Venue
- Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
TL;DR
- IEC SPARK 2026 took place October 21–24 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
- The Full Conference Pass was billed as including access to education sessions, the Expo Hall, and networking events.
- Attendees were billed as electrical and systems contractors, business owners, chapter leaders, and industry professionals.
About
SPARK is the flagship annual event of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), serving electrical contractors and industry professionals seeking to grow their businesses. The conference was scheduled to feature expert-led education sessions, an Expo Hall with industry exhibitors, the Apprentice of the Year competition, the SPARK Tailgate Happy Hour, and the IEC National Awards Celebration.
Who was in the room
Electrical and Systems Contractors
Contractors and business owners seeking strategies to grow their companies and access industry knowledge.
Chapter Leaders
IEC chapter leaders managing regional operations and professional development.
Industry Professionals
Professionals advancing their careers through education, networking, and leadership development.
Featured speakers
1 listedArchie M. Griffin
Two-Time Heisman Winner, Keynote Speaker · The Ohio State University
Venue & travel
Venue
Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215Questions people ask
5 answeredIEC SPARK 2026 took place October 21–24, 2026.
The event took place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Electrical and systems contractors, business owners, chapter leaders, and industry professionals were billed as the attendees of the event.
It was most useful for electrical contractors, business owners and chapter leaders who wanted education sessions, an Expo Hall and the IEC National Awards Celebration in one trip, with Ohio State's Archie Griffin as keynote speaker. At $1,230 for members and $1,440 for non-members, the full pass was a real cost for a small shop, and individual tradespeople who were not owners or managers would get less than firms sending decision-makers.
Electrical contractors at industry conventions usually wear business casual, such as company polos or button-downs with slacks or clean jeans, with something a little sharper for the awards celebration. Comfortable shoes help for the Expo Hall at a large convention center in Columbus.
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