Arkansas Electrical Convention Delayed until May 19, 2022
The Arkansas Electrical Convention, originally scheduled to take place on February 17, 2022, has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the same location, the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, AR. We are extremely grateful to our partners at the Statehouse Convention Center who worked with us to find an alternate date available to accommodate our event so that we may deliver a successful event that provides value to all our sponsors, vendors, presenters, and attendees.
This decision made by our planning committee did not come easily as we put thoughtful consideration into our next steps. With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, we understand and respect the health and safety concerns that some have. We are confident that delaying the event until May will deliver an environment more suitable for people to gather safely, and we hope to see you all then.
The Arkansas Electrical Convention features a conference, tradeshow, and evening social dedicated to providing an interactive, collaborative, and educational experience for electrical engineers, contractors, distributors, architects, and facilities and maintenance professionals. The Arkansas Electrical Convention is presented by the Electrical League of Arkansas and the Illuminating Engineering Society of Little Rock and features an impressive tradeshow filled with the latest products, trends, and technologies from leading brands combined with a full slate of continuing education facilitated by the experts in their fields and ending with an entertaining evening of door prizes, casino table games, and Baggo tournament.
- New Venue! AEC is moving to the Statehouse Convention Center! Three classroom spaces! Tradeshow, Luncheon, and Cocktail event in the Wally Allen Ballroom!
- New Classes! Qualified professionals from all across the country presenting on a variety of topics. See schedule below for full list of presenters and topics.
- New Convenience! After-hours Cocktail event will remain on-site at the Statehouse Convention Center in the Wally Allen Ballroom
- New Fun! Games and Contests including Baggo Tournament and Casino table games are being added to the after-hours event!
- New and Improved! Larger Tradeshow Floor with Larger booth spaces in the Wally Allen Ballroom
Event Speakers
Mike Preston
Ian Hadden
Robin Sipes
Tag B. Short
Haley Hull
Chad Kennedy
CJ Billera
Jonah Ukpai
Randall Robinette
Sara Schmidt
Jude Hernandez
John P. Bethel
Event Speakers
We are requesting qualified presenters to submit programs they are familiar with and feel they provide an expertise on the subject. We are looking to provide a variety of presentations to cover many different topics within the electrical industry. Our target audiences include electrical engineers, electrical contractors, facilities and maintenance staff, electrical distributors, and lighting consultants. All presentations do are not required to qualify for continuing education units, but should be educational in nature and free of advertisement of specific brands.
Sam Pittman
Laura Dowling
Jason Faircloth
Kit Killingsworth
Haley Hull
Keith Waters
Kyle Gotliebson
Pablo Martincorena
Event Speakers
We are requesting qualified presenters to submit programs they are familiar with and feel they provide an expertise on the subject. We are looking to provide a variety of presentations to cover many different topics within the electrical industry. Our target audiences include electrical engineers, electrical contractors, facilities and maintenance staff, electrical distributors, and lighting consultants. All presentations are not required to qualify for continuing education units, but should be educational in nature and free of advertisement of specific brands.
Convention Schedule
More information coming soon.
Breakfast - Sponsored by Pettit & Pettit
- Elevator Lobby
Breakfast buffet will be served on the second floor near check-in and classrooms.
Flywheel UPS in Comparison to Battery based UPS
- Kit Killingsworth
- TBD
The inherent differences between a Flywheel based UPS in comparison to a battery-based UPS in regard to run-time, footprint, efficiency, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and added PUE (Power Utilization Effectiveness) for mission critical facilities.
BDA / 2-way Radio Enhancement Systems
- Pablo Martincorena
- TBD
BDA (Bi-Direction Antenna) or Two-way Radio Enhancement Systems are designed to amplify the signal strength of First Responder radio signals. The IBC and NFPA require all buildings to have approved radio coverage for emergency responders. This class will cover the basic requirements of a radio enhancement system, the initial testing required, and examples of systems designed to enhance radio coverage.
Trade Show Opens
- Governor's Hall III
The trade show will be open continuously from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for those who are only attending the trade show portion of the event.
Seeing Red: Light, Color, and the Human Experience
- Laura Dowling
- TBD
Exploration on how the eye perceives color and how color impacts a person's perception of a space.
Electrification: The coming DC to DC paradigm shift
- Kyle Gotliebson
- TBD
Since the days of Edison and Tesla, AC (Alternating Current) has been the de facto building standard for electrical distribution and powering lighting devices. However, with the market conversion to LED sources, DC power has become the de facto standard for actual light production. At the same time, there is renewed focus on renewable, on-site power generation which may be DC as well. So where is the appropriate place to convert from DC to AC and back to DC again? We’ll discuss the challenges and solutions offered to the market for new DC2DC applications.
Lunch and Keynote Presentation - Sponsored by Bernhard & Staley Electric
- Sam Pittman
- Governor's Hall IV
Light As an Art Medium
- Haley Hull
- TBD
A typical art medium will include paints, pastels, and color pencils. In the past few years, I've learned about many artists who use light as the medium to express their artwork. As the world becomes more digital and lighting controls advance, we will see more interactive light art displays in art galleries.
How Innovation has led to Safety in Wire and Cable Installation
- Jason Faircloth
- TBD
Gone are the days of finding fulfillment in exhaustion. No one wants to plop down in the easy chair in the evening with zero energy for life at home. Today’s electricians live full, exciting lives and are looking for Electrical Companies who leverage innovation that allows them to still have “gas in the tank” at the end of the workday. This discussion will reveal many potential innovations that safety leaders could standardize on within the wire and cable handling, setup, and pulling processes.
Vendor Break Down
- Governor's Hall III
Vendor break down can begin in preparation for Social Event.
National Electrical Code 2023 Code Changes & Highlights: Commercial / Industrial Program
- Keith Waters
- TBD
Since 1887, the National Electrical Code (NEC) has been the main tool of electrical designers, installers, and inspectors for the protection of life and property. The standard is published on a three-year cycle with the 2023 edition being the most current. Come and learn how the latest changes in NEC will impact our products, solutions, and customers from NEC committee members and electrical industry experts.
Social Event Starts - Sponsored by Premier Lighting
- Governor's Hall III
Participants can register for the Baggo Tournament during the event. Baggo tournament is free to enter. Bar Opens at 3:30PM; Food at 4:00PM
Baggo Registration Closes
- Governor's Hall III
Participants can register for the Baggo Tournament during the event. Baggo tournament is free to enter.
Ticket Price & Plan
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Little Rock, Arkansas
Statehouse Convention Center
100 E Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72201
8 Speakers
presenting on different topics within the electrical industry.
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