NECA-BICSI Summit

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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 May 2nd 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!

We have worked with the JW Marriott Hill Country on a negotiated hotel rate of $239.00 plus a $15.00 resort fee per night at the resort. The hotel reservation link will be provided once you register for the Summit. The deadline for reserving your hotel room is May 2, 2022. The discounted hotel rate is on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to availability.

BICSI Attendees! Please contact [email protected] 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
	Best Practices for the Design and Construction of Power over Ethernet Intelligent Buildings: Tyler Andrews, PoE Texas Luis Suau, Sinclair Digital LLC Joseph Herbst, PoE Texas
	Fires, Natural Disasters, and Active Shootings: Looking at In-Building Systems Through a Public Safety Lens: Dennis Burns, Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
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
	The Real Impact of High-Power PoE on Your IP Network: Brian Ensign, Superior Essex
	Analytics: Discovering a World of Possibilities: Geoffrey Bauer, Axis Communications
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
	New Cabling Standards for the Buildings of Today and Tomorrow: Frank Straka, Panduit Corporation
	Field Personnel to Project Managers: Christopher Hobbs, BICSI
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Lunch and Trade Show
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.	General Session: Josh Bone
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
	Road to Single-Mode: Direction for Choosing, Installing and Testing Single-Mode Fiber: Adrian Young, Fluke Networks Jim Davis, Fluke Networks
	Industry Trends and the Digital Future of Sound Masking: Shannon Geronimo, Biamp Systems Todd Berger, Biamp Systems
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
	Remote Power Delivery: PoE vs. Powered Fiber – Understanding the Difference: Jamey Calloway, Optical Cable Corporation
	Grounding System Design and Testing for Critical Facilities: Roy Whitten, Lyncole XIT Grounding
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.	Break
9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Closing General Session: Dr. Robert Spalding