Engineering Symposium at the EGSA Fall Conference

October 5–7, 2025 | Orlando, FL - fall.egsa.org/engineeringsymposium

EGSA’s Fall Conference in Orlando will once again host the Engineering Symposium, a two-day series of expert-led sessions tailored to engineers and technical professionals working in onsite power. This is your chance to gain valuable insights, earn CEUs, and connect with peers in the power generation community.

What’s Included with Your Symposium Registration?

• Access to 6 technical education sessions—CEUs offered

• Networking with 300+ industry professionals

• Entry to the Exhibit Hall featuring 40 leading companies

• Breakfast and lunch on both Monday and Tuesday

• A Monday night networking event

• The Tuesday Closing Party

Who Can Register for Free?

FREE registration (a $2,000 value) is available exclusively for:

• End Users

• Facilities Managers

• External MEPs/Consulting Engineers

• Employees of EGSA Consulting Specify Engineering Firms

Verification of professional credentials will be required.

Not in one of these categories? No problem! Engineers affiliated with EGSA member companies or other organizations are encouraged to attend by registering for the full Fall 2025 Conference.

Symposium Schedule

Monday, October 6

10:00 am – 10:45 am - IBC Wind Requirements for Critical Equipment

Presenter: Nate Deibler – BLNCD Engineering Firm

Learn about key building code requirements for anchoring and certifying critical equipment that supports facilities after wind events.

11:00 am – 11:45 am

Enhancing Disaster Resilience with Onsite Power Generation Solutions

Presenter: Patrick McBrayer – Rehlko

Explore how onsite power can strengthen infrastructure during natural disasters and emergency scenarios.

1:15 pm – 2:00 pm

Power Generation Design Considerations for Data Centers

Presenter: Jennifer Nekuda – Rehlko

Dive into the unique challenges of designing generator systems for data centers, including sizing strategies and terminology every engineer should know.

Tuesday, October 7

9:45 am – 10:30 am

Economics of Generators and Standby Power Systems

Presenter: Michael Sanford – Cummins Power Systems

Understand the financial implications and cost-benefit analysis of standby systems, including how they interact with microgrids.

10:45 am – 11:30 am

Installation and Commissioning for Emergency Power Systems in Healthcare

Presenter: Joe Kendall – Schneider Electric

Review the codes, standards, and best practices required to ensure power reliability in critical healthcare environments.

11:45 am – 12:30 pm

Introduction to Generator Set Sizing and Selection

Presenter: Jon Pinney – Buckeye Power Sales Co

Get a foundational overview of generator sizing and selection, including key factors that influence equipment decisions.