Leadership Conference
October 21 – 23, 2026
chicago, il
The NUCA Leadership Conference brings together NUCA Leadership into a single, comprehensive leadership gathering. Designed for Chapter Executive Directors, Chapter Leadership, Committee members, and the NUCA National Board of Directors, the conference serves as a key forum for strategic alignment, collaboration, and governance.
Throughout the conference, national and chapter leaders convene to review organizational priorities, share best practices, and discuss issues impacting the utility construction industry at both the local and national levels. The agenda balances forward-looking strategy with operational oversight, ensuring consistency, transparency, and shared direction across the association.
The NUCA Leadership Conference reinforces collaboration between chapters and national leadership, strengthens governance practices, and ensures NUCA remains responsive, unified, and positioned to effectively serve members nationwide.
Registration is free to NUCA Chapter Leadership (maximum of two officers per chapter).
Online Registration Now Closed. Registration will be available onsite.
Conference Schedule
Tuesday, October 20
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Medinah Parlor – 6th Fl
Wednesday, October 21
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Monroe Room
Membership Engagement & Volunteerism – Debra Zabloudil, The Learning Study
Water Tower
New Membership Recruitment & Effective Strategies (meetings, events)
Spire Parlor
AI Technology Training – LAB Format | DelCor Technologies Solutions
Water Tower
Boomtown Events & Debra Zabloudil, The Learning Study
Spire Parlor
Monroe Room
(15 to 18-minute walk OR Uber over on your own)
please arrive by 3:30 pm
River Cruise
Thursday, October 22
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Monroe Room
Board Succession – Building a Strong Leadership Bench
Adams Room
Monroe Room
Water Tower
Grant Park Parlor
Honore Room
Friday, October 23
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Monroe Room
Adams Room
Break outs
Adams Room