PHCC CONNECT 2026 to Feature Leadership Expert Dr. Rick Goodman as Keynote Speaker
Key Highlights
- Dr. Rick Goodman to headline PHCC CONNECT 2026 with a leadership-focused keynote
- Conference addresses workforce, communication and team-building challenges
- Milwaukee event combines education, networking and product innovation
FALLS CHURCH, VA — The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has announced that internationally recognized leadership expert, motivational speaker and bestselling author Dr. Rick Goodman will serve as keynote speaker for PHCC CONNECT 2026, taking place October 19–22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Known for his engaging presentations and practical leadership strategies, Dr. Goodman has spent more than three decades helping organizations improve workplace culture, strengthen communication and build high-performing teams.
Keynote Addresses Workforce and Leadership Challenges
Dr. Goodman will present The Hidden ROI of Belonging: Building a Symphony of Talent in the Workplace, a keynote designed to help contractors develop stronger teams and create more connected, productive workplaces.
His presentation will focus on leadership, resilience and employee engagement—topics that continue to be critical for plumbing and HVACR contractors facing workforce shortages, talent retention challenges and evolving business demands.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Rick Goodman and his dynamic approach to CONNECT 2026. PHCC CONNECT is about bringing contractors together to learn, collaborate and return home with ideas they can immediately put into action,” said Jason Pritchard, President of PHCC-National Association. “Dr. Rick Goodman’s expertise in leadership and communication aligns perfectly with the conference theme and the challenges contractors are facing today.”
Conference Focuses on Business Growth and Industry Advancement
Hosted at Milwaukee’s Baird Center, PHCC CONNECT 2026 will bring together plumbing and HVACR contractors from across the country for education, networking and business development opportunities.
This year’s conference theme, Building Community. Advancing the Industry, reflects the event’s focus on helping contractors strengthen their businesses while supporting the continued growth of the plumbing and HVACR professions.
Education, Networking and Technology Showcase Highlight Event
In addition to the keynote presentation, attendees will have access to three days of educational sessions, networking opportunities and industry events designed to support professional and business growth.
The conference will also feature the Product & Technology Showcase on October 20–21, providing contractors with opportunities to explore new products, technologies and solutions impacting the industry.
Additional event highlights include the Opening Brew City Bash, a closing celebration at the Harley-Davidson Museum and an awards breakfast recognizing achievements across the plumbing and HVACR industry.
For more details, including the schedule-at-a-glance, visit phccweb.org/CONNECT.