The Builder's Convention 2026 — Energize Us Education & Training
Aug 10–12, 2026 Burbank Marriott Convention Center 3 Days · 1,000+ Builders

The future of the ELECTRICAL trade is built here.

Three days of hands-on training for electricians, apprentices, journeymen, contractors, and educators — built to take on the electrician shortage with real skills, certifications, and leadership.

Three Convention Pillars

One event. Three ways to level up.

Whether you're picking up your first tool or running a contracting business, there's a track built for you.

Electrical Skills

Hands-on training for apprentices and field electricians.

  • Rough wall & panel board installation
  • Renewable energy installation
  • Data center fiber & low-voltage
  • 4 live skill-station rotations

Electrical Education

Licensing prep, certifications, and code education.

  • Navigate the NEC
  • Journeyman test preparation
  • Data center certification
  • Renewable energy certification

Business & Leadership

Project management, estimating, sales, and operations.

  • Estimating, pricing & profitability
  • Leadership for foremen & leaders
  • Sales systems for contractors
  • From electrician to owner
Featured Programs

Certification tracks worth the trip.

Multi-day programs that send you home with a credential — not just a notebook.

3-Day · Classroom + Hands-On

Data Center Certification Track

Data center infrastructure, fiber systems, low-voltage installation, and the emerging tech powering the fastest-growing corner of the trade.

8-Hr Add-On · $399

Renewable Energy Certification

Solar PV, storage, electrification, and how to sell it. Earn an Energize Us certificate. Requires a Three-Day Pass.

Licensing

NEC & Journeyman Prep

Code navigation, exam preparation, and licensing readiness — including final NEC and journeyman reviews.

Leadership

Project Management Track

Construction project leadership, planning, scheduling, communication, and execution.

Ownership

Business & Leadership Track

Finding work, estimating, pricing, sales, and building a contracting business.

Full Agenda

Three days, mapped.

Every block runs all three pillars in parallel, plus a live Main Stage. Pick your path day by day.

9:00am – 10:15am
Registration · Expo Opening · Opening Ceremony
11:00am – 12:30pm
Training Block A
Skills: Rough Wall · Panel BoardEducation: NEC · Data Center FundamentalsBusiness: Intro to PM · Finding WorkStage: Live Podcast · Industry Panel
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Networking Lunch & Expo Hall
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Training Block B
Skills: Renewable Install · Fiber/Low-VoltageEducation: Journeyman Prep · Renewable FundamentalsBusiness: Running Projects · Pricing WorkStage: Live Podcast · Creator Panel
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Training Block C
Skills: Rough Wall · Panel BoardEducation: NEC · Data Center CertificationBusiness: Selling Work · Career DevelopmentStage: Sponsor Showcase · Roundtable
5:00pm
Day One Concludes
8:30am – 9:45am
Doors Open · Morning Keynote
10:00am – 12:00pm
Training Block D
Skills: Renewable Install · Fiber/Low-VoltageEducation: Journeyman Prep · Renewable CertBusiness: Scheduling & Docs · EstimatingStage: Live Podcast · Industry Panel
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Networking Lunch & Expo Hall
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Training Block E
Skills: All Skill Stations OpenEducation: NEC · Data Center CertificationBusiness: Leadership for Foremen · Sales SystemsStage: Live Podcast · Creator Panel
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Training Block F
Skills: Open Skill RotationsEducation: Journeyman Prep · Renewable CertBusiness: Strong Teams · Contractor RoundtableStage: Sponsor Innovation · Business Roundtable
5:00pm
Day Two Concludes
8:30am–10:00am
Doors Open · Headline Keynote
10:00am – 11:00am
Final Training Block
Skills: Data Center · Renewable ShowcasesEducation: Final NEC · Final Journeyman ReviewBusiness: To Business Owner · Leading ProjectsStage: Live Podcast · Leadership Panel
11:00am – 12:00pm
Certification Graduation & Builder's Awards Ceremony
12:00pm
Closing Ceremony
Registration

Pick your pass.

Early bird tickets sell out fast. Secure your seat before the rate goes up.

Single-Day Pass — Apprentice

$149 / day
  • Access to 1 day (Mon–Wed)
  • Expo & showroom floor
  • Entry-level classroom training
  • Hands-on skill rotations
  • Roundtables & networking
Register
Best Value

Three-Day Pass — All Access

$399 / all 3 days
  • All 3 days (Mon–Wed)
  • Classroom + leadership track
  • Hands-on skill rotation
  • PM and contractor content
  • Renewable Energy Certification Add-On
  • 8-hour classroom + hands-on
  • Intro to solar PV systems
  • Install basics & safety
  • Earn an Energize Us certificate
  • Requires a Three-Day Pass
Register

Certifications are awarded through NCCER and require full attendance across all three days.

Backed By The Industry

Trusted by the brands electricians use.

The Venue

Burbank Marriott Convention Center

Three full days in the heart of Burbank, California — minutes from Hollywood Burbank Airport and the LA metro.

AUG 10–12, 2026 · BURBANK, CA

Seats are limited. The trade isn't waiting.

Join 1,000+ builders this August. Early bird tickets sell out fast.

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