IEC Business Summit is the premier gathering for electrical contractors, business owners, and industry leaders across the U.S. The summit focuses on leadership, business growth, and industry collaboration, offering a platform for professionals to network, share insights, and learn about emerging trends and best practices in the electrical contracting sector.
WHEN: January 25 - January 28 2026
WHERE: JW Marriott | Savannah, GA
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM IEC Board of Directors Working Session (Closed Meeting)
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Apprenticeship & Training Working Session (Closed Meeting)
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM IEC Foundation Board Meeting
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Welcome Reception
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Registration
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM IEC Leadership & Vision Breakfast
9:45AM - 10:45 AM Education Sessions
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Education Sessions
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Economic Forecasting Lunch with Anirban Basu
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Education Sessions
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Education Sessions
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Executive Director Council Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM IEC Advocacy Fundraiser - Tickets Sold Separately
Experience the charm of Savannah at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District, located along the scenic riverfront at 400 West River Street, Savannah, GA 31401. Enjoy luxury accommodations just steps from dining, entertainment, and historic attractions.
Book your stay through the IEC room block to receive a special rate of $279 per night, plus a $36 resort fee, available until Friday, January 2, 2026.
Gain a clear, data-driven look at the forces shaping the electrical and construction industries in the year ahead. Economist Anirban Basu will break down market trends, economic indicators, and what contractors should expect in the shifting business landscape.
Speaker: Anirban Basu, MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D. | Chairman & Chief Executive Officer | Sage Policy Group, Inc.
About Dr. Basu: Anirban Basu is the Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida.
In 2014, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed him Chair of the Maryland Economic Development Commission (2014-2021). He serves as Chairman of the Baltimore County Economic Advisory Committee. He also serves the chief economist function for Associated Builders and Contractors, the Construction Financial Management Association, the Modular Building Institute, the Maryland Bankers Association, the International Food Distributors Association, and several others.
In 2007, 2016, and 2022, the Daily Record newspaper selected Dr. Basu as one of Maryland’s 50 most influential people. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010.
Dr. Basu is currently on the boards of the University of Maryland School of Law, St. Mary’s College, the University of Maryland Medical Center, the University System of Maryland Foundation, the Lyric Opera House, the B&O Railroad Museum, and the Center Club. He is also on Truist Bank’s advisory board.
Dr. Basu earned his B.S. in Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He earned his Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and his Master’s in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. He acquired his Juris Doctor at the University of Maryland School of Law. He completed his doctoral work at UMBC with a concentration in health economics.
He has lectured at several universities, including Johns Hopkins University and Goucher College.
