- Identify new installation and service opportunities created by next‑generation renewables and storage.
- Understand how digital and grid‑enhancing technologies create new work for electrical contractors.
- Learn how microgrids and VPP‑enabled sites expand contractor roles in resiliency and distributed energy.
- Attendees will choose their favorite hat color and style
- They'll then choose their favorite patch to add
- The on-site team will then apply the patch using heat and pressure, giving the attendee a one-of-a-kind hat in less than 1 minute
FROM SOURCE TO SOCKET
Built for What's Next
ABB is at the forefront of powering America's electrification journey. With over a century of proven expertise, our advanced electrical products and solutions are engineered to help you tackle today's demands while building for tomorrow's opportunities. We understand the demands of your industry and the expectations of your customers. That's why we offer more than just products—we provide a partnership built on comprehensive solutions that span from source to socket, designed to drive productivity, enhance profitability, and deliver excellence across every commercial construction project.
Choose ABB as your trusted partner in electrification—and build what's next with confidence.
Explore ABB's Source-to-Socket Portfolio
Products, solutions and services designed to help contractors work smarter, faster and more efficiently.
2026 NECA Showstopper Submissions
Merchandised ProS Enclosed Starters
Designed for dependable motor control applications in both commercial and industrial environments.
Ty-Rap® Nylon 6/12 UV-resistant Cable Ties
Low moisture absorption and long-lasting durability in demanding outdoor and industrial settings.
Ty-Heat™ PEEK High-performance Cable Ties
Single-piece, anti-magnetic cable ties built for extreme environments, withstanding high heat, harsh chemicals and radiation for lasting performance.
T&B Liquidtight Systems® Type A Non-metallic Liquid-tight Solution
Fully non-metallic Type A conduit, fitting and locknut solution up to 2" for wet, corrosive and washdown environments.
ReliaMod® Pack Metering
A self-contained metering enclosure suitable for a variety of residential applications.
Superstrut® and Kindorf® U-shaped Strut Washer
Designed to position washers correctly and prevent rotation for reliable performance in trapeze and strut assemblies.
ReliaHome® ELITE Circuit Breakers
Intelligent circuit breakers that help detect true electrical hazards while reducing unnecessary interruptions.
ReliaHome® Flex
A modular, universally compatible energy management system that lets you add energy-intensive loads without upgrading the main panel or utility service.
Sensorfact™
Sensorfact’s cloud-based energy management platform helps businesses monitor, optimize and integrate energy use in real time.
NECA EDUCATION SESSION
Solving the doubling of electricity demand between now and 2050
Monday, October 5th 2026
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM (50 minutes)
Learning Objectives:
Brian Nelson
Renewables Market Leader
ABB U.S.
Join the Contractor Speed Challenge
How fast are you?
Join us at NECA for the ABB Contractor Speed Challenge—where your skills are put to the test in a fast-paced booth experience. Take the challenge, climb the leaderboard, and compete for daily prizes and a grand prize.
Live with Chris Turner
Experience free-style performance driven by your ideas
Chris Turner is a British co-median and freestyle rapper, with over 40 million views on YouTube thanks to his jaw-dropping improvisational talent. Chris was runner-up on Season 20 of America’s Got Talent; one of the first comedians to ever perform a Las Vegas residency with Cirque Du Soleil; defeated ChatGPT in TED’s inaugural Man vs. Machine rap battle; and his appearances on America’s Got Talent and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert earned him rapturous standing ovations. Based in New York, he’s a regular headline act at the world-famous Comedy Cellar, with over 125 million views online thanks to his unmatched improvisational talent. Chris combines freestyle rap, musical comedy, stand-up, and improv in his unique live shows that have to be seen to be believed.
See the Machine. Meet the Driver. Experience the Future.
Catch the innovation! The all-electric ABB NASCAR® EV Prototype will be on display—and NASCAR® driver David Ragan will be in the booth each day, ready to talk racing, electrification, and the future of the sport. Don’t miss your chance to see the car and meet the driver behind the wheel!
On Site at Booth #2723
Hat Patch Bar
The ABB custom hat patch bar is sure to give attendees a creative experience.
ABB proudly sponsors the Closing Celebration
LIVE will headline the evening, and O.A.R. will kick off the celebration.
Wednesday, October 7th
7:00 - 10:00 PM
We're closing out NECA 2026 in unforgettable fashion at the iconic Mandalay Bay Beach; a one-of-a-kind venue featuring a wave pool, 2,700 tons of sand, and an outdoor concert stage.
Multi-platinum rock band +LIVE+ will headline the evening with iconic hits like Lightning Crashes, I Alone, and All Over You. O.A.R. will kick off the celebration with fan favorites including Shattered (Turn the Car Around), That Was a Crazy Game of Poker, and Love and Memories, followed by a live DJ to keep the celebration going.
