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04/04/2022
NECA-BICSI Summit
May 23-25, 2022, San Antonio
Two industry giants have come together to address the growing needs of the low voltage and technology communities. NECA & BICSI have joined forces to bring you the NECA BICSI Summit 2022.
Location: JW Marriot San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
This can’t-miss conference is available exclusively to NECA and BICSI members. Register before April 19th to take advantage of the early registration rate of $695. Owner/Operators, Construction Superintendents, Project Managers, Safety Managers, Division Managers—this Summit is for You!
BICSI Attendees! Please contact conferences@bicsi.org to obtain the code for member pricing.
CECs: Eight (8) BICSI CECs will be assigned for attending the Summit, but it does not qualify for a BICSI conference credit toward recertification.
Schedule Overview
Monday, May 23rd
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Opening General Session: Daniel Burrus, Burrus Research |
3:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Break |
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
The Future is Now: Technology That Will Drive Smart Buildings, Infrastructure, and Cities: Josh Bone, ELECTRI International |
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Best Practices for the Design and Construction of Power over Ethernet Intelligent Buildings: Tyler Andrews, PoE Texas Luis Suau, Sinclair Digital LL Joseph Herbst, PoE Texas |
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Fires, Natural Disasters, and Active Shootings: Looking at In-Building Systems Through a Public Safety Lens: Dennis Burns, Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. |
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5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Opening Reception and Trade Show |
Tuesday, May 24th
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
Evolving Opportunities in the Electrical Industry: Why Start Doing Integrations: Ron Clarkson, Rosendin Electric |
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The Real Impact of High-Power PoE on Your IP Network: Brian Ensign, Superior Essex |
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Analytics: Discovering a World of Possibilities: Geoffrey Bauer, Axis Communications |
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10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Break |
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
Evolving Opportunities in the Electrical Industry: How to Start Doing Integrations: Ron Clarkson, Rosendin Electric |
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New Cabling Standards for the Buildings of Today and Tomorrow: Frank Straka, Panduit Corporation |
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Field Personnel to Project Managers: Christopher Hobbs, BICSI |
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Trade Show |
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | General Session: Ronald Bailey, NECA |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Break and Trade Show |
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
Grow Your Integration Business: David Eckell, Graybar Marc Knapp, Notora Eric Mercill, SureCall Jessica Lessard, Atlona |
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Road to Single-Mode: Direction for Choosing, Installing and Testing Single-Mode Fiber: Adrian Young, Fluke Networks Jim Davis, Fluke Networks |
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Industry Trends and the Digital Future of Sound Masking: Shannon Geronimo, Biamp Systems Todd Berger, Biamp Systems |
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5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Reception and Trade Show |
Wednesday, May 25th
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
Right Sizing Services & Areas of Integration: Skip Perley, Thompson Electric Company Bob Dagostino, Dagostino Electronic Services Jim Thiele, BW Systems Chuck Fairchild, Fairchild Communication Systems |
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Remote Power Delivery: PoE vs. Powered Fiber – Understanding the Difference: Jamey Callloway, Optical Cable Corporation |
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Grounding System Design and Testing for Critical Facilities: Roy Whitten, Lyncole XIT Grounding |
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9:30 - 9:45 a.m. | Break |
9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Closing General Session: Dr. Robert Spalding |
STIPEND AVAILABLE
The ECA Executive Committee approved the educational stipends of the Registration fees for up to two representatives and their guest and/or spouse, if applicable, of participating ECA member firms for the NECA – BICSI Conference on May 23 – 25, 2022.
Please contact us with further questions.