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CIPHEX + Electrical Learning Expo West 2025 – November 5 & 6

September 18, 2025

Wednesday, November 5, 2025: 9am to 6pm | Thursday, November 6, 2025: 9am to 4pm
Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver, BC

The one-stop, must-attend event for contractors, wholesalers, engineers, building managers and other industry professionals looking for new products and technologies.

This year CIPHEX is a partnership. The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) has partnered with BC Electrical Association (BCEA) and Alberta Electrical Alliance (AEA) to jointly produce the event.

CIPHEX + Electrical Learning Expo West Features

Gain industry and technical knowledge with world class education at the most affordable prices you’ll ever find
Discover new products, new suppliers, new ideas and new solutions your customers are going to love
Check out new products and services in an interactive environment
Make important connections with other people in your industry
Meet the technical experts who can give you the information and skills you need

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