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ELECTRI Council Summer Meeting 2024

The 2024 ELECTRI International Summer Council meeting will be held in Boston, MA  July 15-17. During the meeting, we will be hearing updates on our current research projects, as well as voting on new research proposals.  The agenda will also include contractor panels, TED Talks and breakout sessions.

If you want to sign up your family for the Boston Duck Tour with BreezEV, please use the EVENT Sign-Up tab below.  This tour coincides with the meeting.  You must be signed into your ELECTRI website account to secure your spot(s).

Currently the rooming block is full.  If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact Laura.Holmes@electri.org.

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EVENT DETAILS

Jul 15, 2024 - Jul 17, 2024
Intercontinental Boston
510 Atlantic Avenue
Boston,
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ELECTRI Council Meeting - July 2024

  • If you are bringing a co-worker, please have them register separately so they receive all the meeting materials. Family and other guests, list here. Do not include yourself.

 

Daily Schedule

  • 8:30 - 10:00AM - CTC, DEC, PRC and TIC meetings - by invitation only
  • 10:00 - 10:30AM - Joint Committee meeting - by invitation only
  • 11:00 - 12:30PM - Board of Trustees Meeting - by invitation only
  • 1:00 - 5:00PM - General Session - Rose Kennedy Ballroom Salon I, II, & III
  • 1:00PM - Welcome and Introductions
    • Josh Bone, ELECTRI International Executive Director
    • Kellie Holland, ELECTRI Council Chair
  • 1:15PM - Overview of Boston's Climate Initiatives
    • Brian Swett, Boston's Chief Climate Officer
  • 1:45PM - Grid Modernization and Sustainability
    • Jim Hunt, Executive VP, Corporate Relations & Sustainability, Eversource Energy
    • Nicola Medalova, COO, National Grid
  • 2:30PM - NECA & IBEW Working together in Boston
    • Kristen Gowin, Chapter Executive, NECA Boston Chapter
    • Lou Antonellis, Business Manager, IBEW Local 103
  • 3:30PM - Refreshment Break - Supported by Southwire
  • 3:45PM - Contractor Panel: Breaking into Mechanical
    • James Ford, President and CEO, Egan Company
    • Skip Perley, CEO, Thompson Solutions Group
    • Craig Whaley, Senior VP, The Brandt Companies
  • 4:45PM - Closing Remarks
  • 5:00 - 6:00 PM - Welcome Reception - Supported by Sonepar -  Rose Kennedy Ballroom Pre-Function
  • Dinner on own
  • 7:00 - 8:00AM - Council Breakfast - Rose Kennedy Ballroom Salon IV & V
  • 8:00 - 3:00PM - General Session - Rose Kennedy Ballroom Salon I, II, & III
  • 8:00AM - Kickoff Day 2
  • 8:30AM - New Research Proposals Presented with Live Q&A and Voting
  • 10:00AM - Networking Break
  • 10:30AM - Breakout Sessions:
    • KPIs – What Metrics are Driving Profits, Productivity & Growth – Griffin/Robinson Rooms  
    • AI in Practice—Where to Start? -- Rose Kennedy Ballroom I, II, & III 
    • The Future of Offsite Construction—Shifting from Prefab to Manufacturing --Dartmouth & Eleanor 
    • Go or No Go—When to Say Yes or No to a Project--Hutchinson Room 
  • 11:30 - 12:30PM - Lunch provided for meeting attendees - Rose Kennedy Ballroom IV & V
  • 12:30PM - NECA Update
    • David Long, CEO, NECA
  • 1:15PM -The Impact of the Better Buildings Challenge 
    • Maria Vargas, Director of the Better Buildings Challenge, U.S. Department of Energy 
  • 2:15:PM Roatan Recap and 2025 Connection Summit
  • 3:30PM - Adjourn
  • 1:15 - 2:45PM- Optional Family and guest excursion on Boston Duck Boats - pre-registration required
  • 6:00 - 9:00PM - Dinner Reception  - Rose Kennedy Ballroom IV & V
  • 7:00 - 8:00AM - Council Breakfast - Rose Kennedy Ballroom IV & V
  • 8:00-11:45AM -  General Session - Rose Kennedy Ballroom Salon I, II, & III
  • 8:15AM - Announcements and Research Voting Results
  • 8:30AM - Project Management Apprenticeship Discussion
    • Charlie Cornish and Nick New, American Apprenticeships Works
    • Patty Keenan, Miller Electric Company
    • Anna Jochim, ELECTRI International
  • 9:30AM - ELECTRI Business Coaching Launch
  • 10AM - Refreshment Break
  • 10:30AM - Current Research Updates with Approval of 2024 PCA Finalist
  • 11:00AM - Partnership for Career Advancement (PCA) Awardee Presentation
  • 11:30AM - Closing Notes
  • 11:45AM - Adjourn
  • 11:45AM - Adjourn
 

We will be at the Intercontinental Boston/  Rooms are available for $350 per night plus taxes and fees.

A housing link will be sent in your email confirmation.  Any questions contact Laura.Holmes@electri.org 

 

 Council Member BreezeEV is offering a Boston Duck Boat sightseeing trip on Tuesday, July 16th.  You must be logged into your account on ELECTRI to register for the event.

As a reminder, this event does coincide with the meeting and is suggested for your family or guest.