2025 Protection Engineers Group Conference
March 18 – 20, 2025
Truist Park, Home of the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta, GA
Learn the Best Methods to Protect Evolving Critical Communications Infrastructure
Join the ATIS Protection Engineering Group (PEG) Conference, the premier event for protection and network power engineering professionals. Gain cutting-edge insights from leading experts through technical presentations, panel discussions, and supplier demonstrations. Explore essential topics like grounding, fault-managed power systems, fiber optic standards, AC/DC technologies, safety protocols, AI advancements, and more. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to network with industry leaders and enhance your expertise in designing reliable, sustainable networks.
2025 Agenda
March 18, 2025
Registration Desk Open
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Class 4 Cables
Time: 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Speakers: Erika Shaughnessy (Southwire), Jackie Deboer (Southwire)
Fault Managed Power Systems – Discussion on Technology, Installation, & Maintenance
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Speaker: Luke Getto (VoltServer)
Panel Discussion: FMPS Standards, Field Experience
Time: 1:15 PM – 2:20 PM
Moderator: John E. Fuller, PE (Industry Consultant)
Panelists: Jim Pelegris (SENKO), Ernie Gallo (NEBScore), Luke Getto (VoltServer), Charles Hume (Southwire), Graham Ellison (M-Communications)
Truist Field Stadium Tour
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Vendor Exhibits & Networking Reception
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
March 19, 2025
Registration Desk Open
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Best Practices for Outdoor Grounding & Bonding Terminations
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:10 AM
Speakers: Sam Carbonneau (BURNDY LLC ), Logan Trombley (BURNDY LLC)
Underground AC/DC UPS Provides Electric Grid & Communications Network Resilience Against Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods & Wildfires
Time: 9:15 AM – 9:55 AM
Speaker: Nam Paik (TSi Power Corporation)
Grounding of Hyperscale Data Centers
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Speakers: Rohit Narayan (nVent ERICO), Oscar Martinez (nVent ERICO)
Advantages & Limitations of Mathematical Asperity Models & Testing in Connector Technology
Time: 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
Speakers: Rohit Narayan (nVent ERICO), Oscar Martinez (nVent ERICO)
Newer Stationary Engine Starting Options & Changes to Relevant Standards
Time: 11:05 AM – 11:25 AM
Understanding Build America Buy America (BABA)
Time: 12:05 PM – 12:45 PM
The Imperative of Electronic Access Control for Unmanned Critical Infrastructure
Time: 12:45 PM – 1:25 PM
Speakers: Stacey Noble (Johnson Controls), Mark Williams (Johnson Controls)
Panel Discussion: Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) – Man Made and from Nature – Protection Discussion
Time: 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Moderator: John E. Fuller, PE (Industry Consultant)
Panelists: Irwin Gerszberg (AT&T Labs), Ernie Gallo (NEBScore)
Telecom/ICT Backup Power – Where is it Going?
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:10 PM
AC and DC Surge Protection in Industrial Solar Applications
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:10 PM
Speaker: Kurt Wattelet (Citel America, Inc)
Panel Discussion: Evolution of Telecommunications – Role of Traditional Telcos & Manufacturers Going Forward
Time: 3:50 PM – 4:25 PM
Moderator: John E. Fuller, PE (Industry Consultant)
Panelists: Daniel Ashton (AT&T Lumen (Retired) & Gigapower), Kerron Williams (HUBBELL Electrical Solutions), Steve Martin (AT&T), Jim Wiese (ADTRAN, Inc.)
Conference Closing/Wrap-Up
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
March 20, 2025
Senko Hands-On Training Class at Southwire Offices
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Advisory Board
Leadership
John Fuller | Chair
Consultant
Ernest Gallo | Vice- Chair
Director
NEBScore
Jim Pelegris | Secretary
Business Development and Applications Specialist
SENKO Advanced Components
Board Members
Curtis Ashton
Training Director
American Power Systems LLC (a wholly owned DC services subsidiary of EastPenn Manufacturing [Deka Batteries])
Daniel Ashton
OSP Construction QCE
GigaPower
David Gerstetter
Principal Engineer, Energy and Power Technologies
UL Solutions
Will Newton
President
Trimm, Inc.
Wolfgang Oertel
Consultant
Bourns Inc.
Jim Wiese
Senior Compliance Engineer
ADTRAN, Inc.
Kerron Williams
Director of Business Development-Communications
HUBBELL Electrical Solutions
Joseph Yeh
Distinguished Engineer
HQ – Building Systems Technology / Engineering Operations & Support
Verizon
Library
Explore the ATIS PEG Conference archive for presentations from previous years. A valuable resource for both new and returning attendees. Dive in and catch up on past insights from the PEG community.
Hotels and Transportation
For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of local hotels close to the event venue. Please note that we do not have reserved room blocks at these hotels, so we recommend booking your accommodations early. The following hotels offer a range of amenities and are conveniently located near our conference site:
- Aloft Atlanta at The Battery
Located above the Southwire Office, this vibrant, loft-inspired hotel offers a modern, tech-friendly environment perfect for relaxing after the conference. - Doubletree Suites by Hilton at The Battery Atlanta
Enjoy the comforts of home with spacious suites and traditional hospitality. This hotel is steps away from premier shopping and dining options. - Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center
This locally recognized hotel and convention center provides luxury and convenience, coupled with top-tier service and amenities. - Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Galleria
Ideal for those seeking a comfortable stay, this hotel features complimentary breakfast and modern rooms, all within a short distance of the conference venue. - Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta
Experience upscale accommodation with stunning views and refined comfort, located right in the heart of the entertainment district.
For more details on each hotel, please visit their websites or contact them directly for availability and rates.
Getting to Truist Field
- Walking: If you will be walking from the Conference to Truist Field, follow the directions from Aloft to Right Field Gate.
- Driving: If you will be walking from the Conference to Truist Field, follow the directions from Delta Parking Deck to Right Field Gate.
ABOUT PEG
Improper network design can lead to millions of dollars wasted on damaged equipment and unnecessary downtime. Training network design and protection engineers is a critical issue in helping ICT improve its bottom line.
ATIS’ Protection Engineering Group (PEG) Conference is where top protection and network power engineering professionals gather to learn about the latest topics from the field’s leading experts. Here, you will find information of great interest and utility to communications and power service providers and their suppliers. The event features technical presentations with cutting-edge content, a networking reception, a supplier interaction/demonstration session, and in-depth technical panel discussions.
At the PEG Conference, operators, designers, and protection engineers learn how to economically design their networks for reliability and sustainability. This includes:
- Proper grounding and bonding
- Fault managed power systems
- Fiber optic connectivity standards
- Testing standards
- AC/DC powering and storage technologies
- Emergency backup methodologies
- Safety for humans and equipment
- Developments in artificial intelligence (AI), NEC, NESC,
- And other standards.
PEG is a unique educational conference that offers educational and training opportunities for experts in the communications, powering, and protection-related industries. With scores of industry SMEs and hundreds of years of experience in one place, this environment, with its focused discussions and catalytic candor among renowned industry experts, affords an unsurpassed opportunity for learning and insights.
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