NAEC Elevator convention & exposition - Houston, TX

 

We are about 3 weeks away!  This is a great place to see new products, get some continuing education, meet new people see old friends and talk elevators.  Colley Elevator has been a participating member of the NAEC since the 1950s.

 

 

2025 CONVENTION & Expo – Houston, TX

September 15 - 18, 2025

 

Monday, September 15

7:00am - 2:30pm

Golf Tournament (8am Shotgun Start)

7:30am - 5:30pm

Registration Open

8:00am - 5:00pm

Exhibitor Move-In

3:00pm - 5:00pm

United In Deed

5:30pm - 6:30pm

First Time Attendee Reception

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Welcome Dinner Reception

 

 

Tuesday, September 16

7:00am - 5:30pm

Registration Open

7:45am - 9:00am

Opening Breakfast

8:00am - 5:00pm

Exhibitor Move-In

9:15am - 10:15am

General Business Session (NAEC Members Only)

10:30am - 11:30am

Contractor Member Session (NAEC Contractor Members Only)

10:30am - 11:30am

Supplier Member Session (NAEC Supplier Members Only)

10:30am - 11:30am

Associate Member Session (NAEC Associate Members Only)

11:30am - 1:00pm

Accessibility & Residential Open Committee Meeting

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Education Session: From Reactive to Proactive: How IoT Data is Transforming Elevator Service Delivery & Creating New Sources of Revenue

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Education Session: Elevator Industry Safety Codes: Everything You Want to Know, 2025 Edition

2:15pm - 3:15pm

Education Session: Elevator Maintenance Reimagined: Implementing Task-Based Preventative Maintenance Strategies leveraging IoT for enhanced equipment care, sales opportunities, and The Customer Experience!

2:15pm - 3:15pm

Education Session: AI in the Elevator Industry

3:15pm - 4:30pm

Education Session: Women in Motion: The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Education Session: Tuckman’s Model & Team Development

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Education Session: Making an MCP, Elements Code Compliance

5:00pm - 6:30pm

AEMA Meeting

 

 

Wednesday, September 17

7:00am - 5:30pm

Registration Open

7:00am - 8:00am

Women in Motion Networking Breakfast

9:30am - 5:00pm

Exhibits Open

10:00am - 11:00am

Education Session: The Impact of Consolidation and Globalization on The U.S.A. Market

10:00am - 11:00am

Education Session: Educate Your Technicians with Code Knowledge to Make Them Your Best Salespeople While Making Elevator Equipment Safer

11:15am - 12:15pm

Education Session: Elevating Safety: Culture, Code, Collaboration and Best Practices in the Elevator Industry

11:15am - 12:15pm

Education Session: From Risk to Readiness: Navigating Code Shifts for Elevator Communications

1:15pm - 2:15pm

Education Session: Safety & Code Compliance when Installing Elevator Cab Shells & Interiors

1:15pm - 2:15pm

Education Session: Residential Winding Drum Gearbox Life and Safety

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Education Session: Safety on the Job for Field & Sales Team Members

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Education Session: In-House vs. Outsourcing: Strategic Decisions for Manufacturers and Mid-to-Large Businesses

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Elevator World's Ellie Awards

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Education Session: Safety Absolute #4: Lockout/Tagout & Controlled Circuitry

5:00pm - 6:30pm

After Lift Reception

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Elevator and Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) Reception

8:30pm - 10:30pm

NexGen Reception

 

 

Thursday, September 18

7:30am - 3:00pm

Registration Open

7:45am - 9:15am

Awards Breakfast

9:30am - 3:00pm

Exhibits Open

10:00am - 11:00am

Education Session: Turkish Elevator Industry

10:00am - 11:00am

Education Session: Diving Into the 2025 Field Safety Handbook - Jeopardy Edition

11:30am - 12:30pm

Education Session: The World of a VRC and going deeper and looking at the steel!

11:30am - 12:30pm

Education Session: Understanding Automatic Door Operation in Residential Elevators

12:00pm - 1:30pm

NexGen Keynote Luncheon (by invitation)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Education Session: Modern drive concepts in the elevator - Interaction of components and digitalization

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Education Session: Ensuring Safe Communication in Elevators

3:01pm - 9:00pm

Exhibitor Move-Out

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Dregs Party

 

For industry newbies to our experienced professional this is a great place to learn and network. 

For more information - https://www.naecconvention.com/

A big thanks to the NAEC for all of the hard work putting the show on, we appreciate it and you do not get enough thanks!

If you have any questions or would like additional information feel free to contact me at CraigZ@colleyelevator.com or 630-766-7230 ext. 107.

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