EGSA FALL 2025
ENGINEERING SYMPOSIUM

What does your registration for the Engineering Symposium Include:

6 Education Sessions on topics specific to Engineering professionals in the onsite power generation industry. Engineering Symposium sessions will offer CEUs.
Networking with over 300 industry professionals!
Exhibit Hall with 40 exhibiting companies.
Breakfast and Lunch on Monday and Tuesday.
Monday night Networking event
Tuesday Closing Party!

Who Attends the Engineering Symposium:

Registration is FREE exclusively for End Users, Facilities Managers, External MEPs/Consulting Engineers, and employees of organizations that are EGSA Consulting Specify Engineering Firm. To qualify, verification of professional credentials will be required (a $2000 value).

If you do not fall into one of these categories (e.g., you are an engineer affiliated with an EGSA member firm), no problem! You can still join over 300 industry attendees by registering for Fall 2025. Click here to register!

Thank you to our Engineering Symposium Sponsor!

Consulting Specifying Engineering Firms receive FREE EGSA membership.

If you are an employee of a Consulting Specifying Firm that is not a current member, contact us about joining EGSA for free!

Free EGSA Membership!

ENGINEERING SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
See the full conference schedule here

Monday, October 6

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Engineering Session #1: IBC Wind Requirements for Critical Equipment

Presenter: Nate Deibler - BLNCD Engineering Firm

Introduction to building code requirements and updates for the anchorage and certification of critical equipment that support buildings after wind events.

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Engineering Session #2: Enhancing Disaster Resilience with Onsite Power Generation Solutions

Presenter: Patrick McBrayer - Relhko

Enhancing Disaster Resilience with Onsite Power Generation Solutions

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Engineering Session #3: Power Generation Design Consideration for Datacenters

Presenter: Jennifer Nekuda - Rehlko

With the continual evolution of technology, the need for Data Centers has grown at a rapid pace. Designing power generation for data centers has some unique application considerations. This course will cover common industry terminology an engineer should know and discuss possible power generation solution strategies for many challenges experienced when designing data centers

Tuesday, October 7

9:45 am - 10:30 am

Engineering Session #4: Economics of Generators and Standby Power Systems

Presenter: Michael Sanford - Cummins Power Systems

This course delves into the economic aspects of industrial generators and standby power systems. Participants will gain insights into cost-benefit analysis, and the financial implications of maintaining and operating these systems. New technologies will be discussed as well as traditional ways, including interfacing with Microgrids.

10:45 am - 11:30 am

Engineering Session #5: Installation and Commissioning Requirements for Emergency Power Systems in Healthcare Environments

Presenter: Joe Kendall - Schneider Electric

Patient care and needs are the highest priority in a healthcare environment. Quality care requires that power is always available, so back-up power is a necessity. This course dives into the key codes and standards as well as governing bodies which influence codes and standards for the healthcare segment. The course is free of charge.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Engineering Session #6: Introduction to Generator Set Sizing and Selection

Presenter: Jon Pinney - Buckeye Power Sales Co

Sizing and selecting the right-sized generator set for a customer’s loads can be a challenging endeavor; we’re here to help! While most sizing exercises are best done with sizing programs or with the help of a manufacturer’s representative, it is still important to understand the fundamental factors that affect the sizing of generator sets so you can be confident you have the right equipment for your application.