SPEAKERS AND EDUCATION SESSIONS
General Sessions
Monday, October 6
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Keynote Address: Secrets of the 6%: How to Become More Resilient in Business and Life
Presenter: Dr. Michelle Rozen
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In the world of electrical power generation, resilience isn’t optional- it’s critical. Every challenge, every change, every regulatory shift in the disaster route demands that you and your teams adapt, reset, and perform under pressure. In this high-energy keynote, behavioral scientist and bestselling author Dr. Michelle Rozen takes you inside Secrets of the 6%-her groundbreaking research on what the top 6% of performers do differently to stay focused, motivated, and unstoppable no matter what comes their way.
Through science-backed strategies, and tools you can put into action immediately, Dr. Rozen will show you how to build resilience as a system, and a way of life. You’ll discover how to cut through challenge, make winning decisions faster, and keep yourself and your team resilient in business and life, even when the world refuses to slow down.
Actionable Takeaways
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Master the 0–10 Rule to prioritize what matters most and align your team around a simple, shared language for decisions under pressure.
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Apply the Law of Specification to turn vague goals into specific, actionable steps your brain will actually follow.
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Build resilience habits that protect against burnout and sustain energy during peak load seasons.
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Strengthen communication under stress with clear scripts and strategies that reduce friction and build trust with both teams and clients.
Tuesday, October 7
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Attendees will hear from Mr. David Richardson, the current Senior Official Performing the Duties of FEMA Administrator, in a keynote address tentatively titled “The Future of Generator Power.”
Mr. Richardson brings a distinguished career in national security and emergency preparedness. He previously served as Assistant Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, where he led efforts to safeguard the United States against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. A decorated United States Marine Corps combat officer, his service includes tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Africa, where he was recognized for valor during combat operations.
With his extensive leadership experience at FEMA, DHS, and in the U.S. military, Mr. Richardson offers a unique perspective on the critical role of generator power in national resilience and emergency response.
Keynote Panel: The Onsite Power's Role in Preparation, Relief, and Recovery
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Panelists:
Joseph Dickinson - CAT-Ring Power
Chris Reynolds - United Rentals
Sahil Shanghavi - Schneider Electric
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Moderator:
Lee Newton - Bay Power Solutions
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This panel will examine the essential role of onsite power systems in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Experts from across the emergency power industry—including OEMs, equipment distributors, rental providers, and government agencies—will explore how these systems support critical infrastructure during crises and what is required to ensure their availability and reliability when it matters most.
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​Panelists will discuss the technical, logistical, and policy challenges that shape emergency power deployment, and reflect on recent disaster scenarios to identify what worked, what didn’t, and why. The conversation will also consider whether current strategies and frameworks are sufficient to meet growing demands—and what innovations or reforms may be needed to enhance resilience moving forward.
Educational Sessions
Monday, October 6
Sessions 1 & 2 - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Sessions 3 & 4 - 11:00 am - 11:45
Session #1: Predictive AI for Infrastructure Failures: From Risk Mapping to Field Response
Presenter: David Ng - AlphaK Holdings
Advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, remote monitoring, and data-driven analytics, can significantly enhance situational awareness, accelerate response times, and ensure operational continuity during grid or infrastructure failures.
Before a disaster strikes, systems that analyze historical power outage and equipment performance data (e.g., DOE outage reports, generator temperature, fuel levels, runtime hours, and failure logs) can identify geographic vulnerabilities, forecast component failures, and flag assets at risk of underperformance in extreme conditions.
During blackouts, remote monitoring platforms can detect performance anomalies, like delayed voltage recovery or irregular fuel consumption, and automatically classify error codes. These systems may also recommend corrective actions before technicians arrive on-site, enabling remote triage and prioritization when field access is limited.
Session #2: NFPA 70B – OSHA 70E – NEC 70: Meeting the Changes
Presenter: Kent McLemore - Power Temp Systems
Discover how the latest changes to NEC 70, NFPA 70E, NEC 700.3(), and NFPA 110 are transforming the electrical industry. This session breaks down how these now unified and retroactive codes, tied directly to OSHA, impact every stage of design, installation, and compliance. Learn what your team needs to know to stay up to code, avoid liability, and navigate enforcement from AHJs, Fire Marshals, and OSHA inspectors.
Session #3: Dissecting FEMA P-1019, Emergency Power Systems for Critical Facilities: A Best Practices Approach to Improving Reliability
Presenter: Steve Sappington
A Best Practices Approach to Improving Reliability, FEMA P-1019, was created following Hurricane Sandy, which crippled the Northeast United States in 2012. Responses to Hurricane Sandy were extensively analyzed and many lessons learned were documented. FEMA P-1019 pertains to critical facilities such as hospitals, certain communications systems, and public safety, emergency management, national security, and business continuity facilities.
Steve Sappington was a member of the FEMA P-1019 development team. He will discuss the history behind the document’s development. Steve will share some of FEMA P-1019’s valuable highlights and take aways and how he has implemented it in his local community.