Illinois Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - PHCC 2027
Event Date
March 19–19, 2027
Location
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Illinois PHCC EXPO (also known as the Illinois PHCC EXPO North) is an annual regional trade show for the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry, hosted by the Illinois Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association. The Illinois PHCC Expo North takes place at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, and is a significant event for professionals in the plumbing, heating, and cooling industries, offering a platform for exhibitors and attendees to connect, learn, and explore the latest advancements in technology and best practices.
The event is built for contractors, industry suppliers, engineers, and plumbing inspectors. The day provides an opportunity to view new products, talk to manufacturers, learn new technologies, network with other plumbers and contractors, and also have some fun. The trade show is paired with a continuing education program, making it especially valuable for licensed professionals who need to maintain their credentials.
Membership in the Illinois PHCC is available to Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors, Industry Suppliers and Plumbing Inspectors. With its combination of product exhibits, education, and networking, the EXPO serves as a compact, one-day gathering point for the region's PHC community.
Show Highlights
Key features of the Illinois PHCC EXPO include:
- Continuing education class held in the morning (9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.), followed by the EXPO trade show from noon to 4:30 P.M.
- A 4-hour continuing education program available in the theatre, allowing up to 800 people to obtain their CEU credit.
- ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) co-locating their event, so engineers attend the product show as well.
- An after-EXPO party where there are prizes and free food.
- Opportunities to see new products and speak directly with manufacturers.
Attendance
Specific attendance figures are not published by the organizer. The venue's continuing education program is structured to accommodate a large audience: a 4-hour continuing education program is available in the theatre, allowing up to 800 people to obtain their CEU credit.
Registration
Registration and exhibitor details are handled directly through the Illinois PHCC Association. Prospective attendees and exhibitors should visit the official EXPO page at ilphcc.com/expo or contact the association to register and reserve booth space. The association can be reached by phone at 800.795.PHCC. Note that the Illinois PHCC Expo is not open to the general public.
History
The Illinois PHCC EXPO is the annual trade show of the Illinois Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, held each spring at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Recent editions were held on March 22, 2024, March 21, 2025, and March 20, 2026, with the 2027 event scheduled for March 19. The EXPO is consistently held at the Drury Lane Conference Center. The Illinois PHCC mission is, through a commitment to excellence, to protect the environment, health, welfare, and safety of the residents of Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 Illinois PHCC EXPO?
The 2027 Illinois PHCC EXPO takes place on Friday, March 19, 2027, at the Drury Lane Conference Center, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. The continuing education class runs from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., and the EXPO trade show runs from noon to 4:30 P.M.
Who should attend the Illinois PHCC EXPO?
The show is aimed at plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors, industry suppliers, and plumbing inspectors. Engineers also attend, since ASPE co-locates its event with the EXPO. Note that the event is not open to the general public.
Can I earn continuing education credit at the EXPO?
Yes. The EXPO includes a continuing education program held in the theatre, structured so that up to 800 people can obtain their required CEU credit. The class is offered in the morning before the trade show floor opens.
How do I register or reserve a booth?
Registration and exhibitor bookings are handled by the Illinois PHCC Association through its EXPO page at ilphcc.com/expo. You can also contact the association by phone at 800.795.PHCC.
Where should I stay and park when visiting?
The Hilton Suites and Hilton Garden Inn are located in the Drury Lane parking lot, offering on-site convenience. Other nearby hotels include the DoubleTree by Hilton Oak Brook and Comfort Suites Oakbrook Terrace, all within a short drive of the venue.
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