March 17-18, 2026 | Manchester, NH

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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.

HIGHLIGHTS

Webinar: Upcoming Changes to NFPA 855

Presentation slides and video from the recent PEG webinar, Upcoming Changes to NFPA 855, are now available. Led by PEG Committee Members Curtis Ashton, Ernie Gallo, and Rich Kluge, the session focused on battery deployment strategies in the context of evolving fire code requirements.


Congratulations to 2025 Best Presenter Winner Luke Getto

View Luke’s presentation, Fault Managed Power Systems – Discussion on Technology, Installation, & Maintenance in the PEG presentation library.


All Presentations from PEG 2025 Now Available Online

All presentations from PEG 2025 are now available for download from the PEG presentation library.

Travel and Accommodations

Hotel:  

Residence Inn Manchester, Downtown
40 Lake Ave.
Manchester, NH  03101

Phone:  603-935-7510

Link for attendees to book their rooms:  ATIS PEG Hotel Room Booking Link

Dates:  

March 16, 2026 – March 19, 2026, $189 per night, includes shuttles March 17 & 18 at 7:15am to the venue, pick up on March 17th at 7pm and starting at 4:45pm on March 18th.

Exhibitors: 

Can ship to the hotel with their name on the box writing:  hold for guest.  The hotel can ship their return packages for them as well.

Airports:   

  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport:  6.0 miles from property – 15 minutes away
  • Boston Logan International Airport:  57.0 miles from property – 50 minutes away

Venue: 

Venues at the Factory
252 Willow St.
Manchester, NH  03103

Phone:  603-691-2662

2025 Agenda

March 18, 2025

Registration Desk Open

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Standards Updates NEC NESC

Time: 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM

Speaker: Ernie Gallo (NEBScore)

Networking Break

Time: 10:20 AM – 10:40 AM

Host: Southwire

UL Update: UL1400-1-2

Time: 10:40 AM – 11:20 AM

Speaker: Ken McKinney (UL Solutions)

Lunch

Time: 11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Host: Southwire

Networking Break

Time: 2:20 PM – 2:30 PM

Host: Southwire

Truist Field Stadium Tour

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Vendor Exhibits & Networking Reception

Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

March 19, 2025

Registration Desk Open

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Networking Break

Time: 10:20 AM – 10:40 AM

Host: Southwire

Lunch

Time: 11:25 AM – 12:05 PM

Host: Southwire

Networking Break

Time: 1:25 PM – 1:45 PM

Host: Southwire

March 20, 2025

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.

2026 Sponsors

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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