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Show and Tech: A sneak peek of what you’ll find at NECA 2026 Las Vegas by Jared Christman

William Attardi on September 26, 2026

October 4–7, 2026, Las Vegas, NV For a contractor, this is the conference with the most concentrated electrical-specific solutions, which is what makes it so valuable. It is one of the few opportunities to see solutions for processes and workflows you are currently struggling with, while getting an early look at technologies that could affect those same processes tomorrow. NECA 2026 is one of the few events where you can see process‑ and workflow‑specific solutions for pain points like manual material requests, prefab shop capacity limits, or repetitive field assembly. The show floor will offer:

  • Material management platforms and improved supply chain workflows
  • Supplier‑provided prefab assemblies
  • New software and tools
  • Emerging tech and innovation

Show and Tech: A sneak peek of what you’ll find at NECA 2026 Las Vegas | Jared Christman – Electrical Contractor Magazine

NECA Show 2026 Celebrate 125 Years of NECA on the Show Floor

William Attardi on September 18, 2026

Opening General Session: Nick Saban – Legendary Hall of Fame Football Coach

Celebrate 125 years of leadership, innovation, and impact with NECA on the trade show floor. An interactive anniversary experience will take attendees on a journey through time, highlighting the evolution of the electrical contracting industry and NECA’s pivotal role in shaping it. Explore curated displays featuring historical documents, vintage marketing materials, milestone projects and archival photographs that bring NECA’s rich legacy to life. Along the way, attendees can scan QR codes at each booth to unlock exclusive digital content and collect pieces of a special end-of-exhibit compilation. NECA’s 125th Anniversary honors the past while spotlighting the future of the industry. Join NECA to reflect on where its been, celebrate how far its come and discover what’s next for NECA and its member contractors. NECA Convention – NECA 2026 Las Vegas

 

The Creator of Baby Ruth Actually Sued Babe Ruth –The Baby Ruth candy bar was created by the Curtiss Candy Company in 1920 — the same year that baseball legend Babe Ruth hit a then-record 54 home runs. But the Great Bambino was irked that the company was selling a candy bar with such a similar name to his own without offering him any royalties. Rather than take the Curtiss Candy Company to court, the Sultan of Swat decided to make his own candy bar, and in 1926 he debuted Ruth’s Home Run bar. The Curtiss Candy Company responded by turning the tables and taking Ruth to court. They accused the slugger of trying to steal their trademark and capitalize on the success of their brand. In a 1931 deposition, Curtiss founder Otto Schnering insisted the candy was named after “Baby Ruth” Cleveland — the daughter of President Grover Cleveland.  He also attested that the company came up with the name in 1919 before the baseball player had become a household name and that the name was merely coincidental. While the validity of those claims is disputed to this day, the court nonetheless ruled in favor of the candy company, forcing Ruth to end his foray into the world of candy.