Leading experts, Ryan Jenkins and Elliot Eisenberg, to speak at CONNECT 2025.

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) reveals Ryan Jenkins and Elliot Eisenberg as the keynote speakers for CONNECT 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 27-30 at DeVos Place.

A global keynote speaker, Ryan Jenkins is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author on team connection, generational differences and the future of work, and has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Fortune and CNBC for his thought leadership. Jenkins will present a keynote titled, “Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In,” sponsored by Kohler.

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized economist and public speaker known for making economics engaging, relevant and accessible. As Chief Economist for GraphsandLaughs, LLC, he serves clients nationwide and shares daily economic insights through his widely read 70-word commentary. At CONNECT 2025, he will headline the Workforce Breakfast with his keynote, “Economic Crystal Ball: What the Trends Mean for Your Business.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan Jenkins and Elliot Eisenberg as our keynote speakers for CONNECT 2025,” says Dan Callies, PHCC National president and president of Oak Creek, Wisconsin-based Oak Creek Plumbing. “Their expertise on team connection and economics is incredibly timely and valuable for our members. Attendees can expect to leave inspired, informed and better equipped to navigate the future of the industry.”

For more details, including the schedule-at-a-glance, visit phccweb.org/CONNECT. This site offers information on education sessions, speakers, exhibitors, registration and hotel reservations, as well as the many attractions of Grand Rapids, known as America’s best beer city. Register today here.

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About PHCC
The PHCC National Association, formed in 1883, provides legislative advocacy, education and training to approximately 3,500 plumbing and HVACR businesses and 65,000 technicians. Members of PHCC have access to a wide variety of services designed to increase their professionalism, grow their business and improve profitability. For more information about PHCC, visit phccweb.org.