NSCA Events and Activities
Visit the Schedule of Events to view NSCA events at a glance. Or, learn about the NSCA Education Foundation's events being held at InfoComm 08.
ExpoJam!
June 17, 2008 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Hilton CenterPopular recording artists, the Gin Blossoms, will headline the NSCA ExpoJam! on June 17, 2008, during InfoComm 08.
Attendees will begin the night at 6 p.m. with the Opening Reception in the Hilton Center at the Las Vegas Hilton. ExpoJam!, sponsored by Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc., will begin immediately following the reception at 8 p.m.
The Gin Blossoms strike a chord with their broad fan base. Popular hits such as "Hey Jealousy," "Allison Road," "Follow You Down" and "Til I Hear It From You,” are what made the band a success. Its album “New Miserable Experience” was certified quadruple platinum.
Network with thousands of your industry colleagues during the One Big Night. Join us for InfoComm's Opening Reception, incorporating the NSCA Contractor Caper, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. Immediately following, the wildly popular ExpoJam! will debut at InfoComm at 8 p.m. in the Las Vegas Hilton Center. Enjoy some great entertainment before hitting the show floor on Wednesday! Both events are free to registered InfoComm attendees.
Member Breakfast & Industry Forum
June 18, 2008 8 – 9 a.m. Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom ANSCA welcomes its members to the show during the NSCA Member Breakfast and Industry Forum, during which the slate of officers for NSCA is determined, companies are recognized and the industry state of the union is addressed. Register for this event now.
NSCA Zone and Member Lounge
Find out what NSCA is doing to help build your business. The NSCA Zone is your destination for member services and industry support. It's a home for industry pros on the show floor, where you can be a part of something larger – a community. Find services and benefits just for you. Plus, stop by to hear a live, ongoing presentation highlighting how NSCA can help you solve problems, save time and make money. The following services are located in the NSCA Zone:
SystemsPlus™ Insurance Solutions
Commercial electronic systems companies often struggle to find the right insurance solutions at the right price. Insurers may not fully understand our unique industry, which means overpriced premiums and an underinsured business for you. But, the SystemsPlus Insurance Solutions program was created specifically for NSCA members. Chat with the SystemsPlus representatives on site to find insurance solutions that fit your needs and your budget.
Grassroots Action Center
NSCA works with your local, state and national governments to track and advance the interests of the commercial electronic systems industry. Stop by the Zone to chat with our Government Affairs Director, who actively monitors and assists with legislation that affects your business.
Member Lounge
Take a break in the NSCA Member Lounge. Stop by to:
- Relax, network and chat with industry colleagues
- Check your email and access printers
- Pick up a snack or drink
Access industry research findings without spending a fortune. Get information on compensation guidelines for your business. Learn about effective marketing tools that are available to you. Find out how you compare to your industry peers. NSCA provides these valuable benefits and many more. Visit the NSCA Member Resources Pavilion to learn more about the tools and resources NSCA provides to help you be successful.
Money-Saving Partners
Check out companies that NSCA has partnered with to help members save money. They'll be located near the zone. Swing by this area and ask how they can fit your needs.
NSCA University™
Choose from more than 400 hours of education during 80 NSCA University industry and business training and courses to continue your education. Popular NSCA courses sell out fast, so register early to ensure your first choice of classes.
NSCA Behind-the-Scenes Technology Tours
During the show, attendees have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and explore the technology systems of local facilities. Space is limited so register today to reserve your seat. Advanced pricing for tours is $150 for members and $229 for nonmembers. Onsite pricing is $299. Learn more.
NSCA Certification
Secure your future—get certified! NSCA and ESPA certifications will secure your career for the long term.
Begin with the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA), which is the career path for systems technology professionals. Enter the industry with ESPA at your side, and later choose the commercial industry that NSCA represents.
Contact NSCA at 800.446.6722 for more information on how to get started, obtain an application or register for a review class.
NSCA and ESPA Certification Exams at InfoComm
NSCA EST-L2 is designed for professionals with two or more years of industry experience whose primary occupation is the commercial or residential design and/or integration, installation and field maintenance/service of: cabling, infrastructure, and/or products that transport voice, video, audio and data signals; products that control signals; and products that use signals to control mechanical and electrical apparatus.
ESPA C-EST™, Certified Electronic Systems Technician is designed for professionals with at least one year of industry work experience who are responsible for the installation of electronic communications equipment and infrastructure, including but not limited to cable, fiber optics and electronic devices.
NSCA EST-L2 Review
June 16–17, 2008 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
ESPA C-EST Review
June 18, 2008 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
NSCA EST-L2 Exam
June 19, 2008 Written: 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Performance Verification: Noon – 1:30 p.m.
ESPA C-EST Exams
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