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We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Orange County Convention Center for another awe-inspiring DISTRIBUTECH, where we’ll all learn from fresh perspectives on timely industry topics across 16 educational tracks. Look for our knowledgeable presenters as they share their insights.

Year after year, Engineering News-Record recognizes that Burns & McDonnell is the top firm in the power sector overall, and No. 1 in electrical transmission and distribution specifically. Utilities depend on our professionals to achieve their critical infrastructure needs. The consultants of 1898 & Co., a Burns & McDonnell brand, provide dependable studies and analyses to help clients establish priorities and find cost-effective, long-term solutions. Burns & McDonnell engineers and construction professionals help plan, permit, design and construct the right upgrades and expansions to realize your goals.

As the power industry takes center stage during the global energy transition, Burns & McDonnell and 1898 & Co. are poised to provide insights and innovations to help you overcome headwinds and uncertainties. We’re with you, from start to finish.

Come to Our Cantina Reception

Enjoy beer, a specialty cocktail and lively conversation as Burns & McDonnell and 1898 & Co. host cantina receptions Tuesday (3-5:30 p.m.) and Wednesday (2-5 p.m.) at our Booth #2859.

Schedule of Presentations

Monday, Feb. 26

1-5 p.m. | Building Security into Your Projects in the Design Phase

Victor Atkins, Director, Cybersecurity, 1898 & Co.

Summer Esquerre, Senior Reliability Consultant, 1898 & Co.



Tuesday, Feb. 27

10:15-10:45 a.m. | Enabling Utility Use Cases Through a Hybrid Advanced Communication Network Consisting of Fiber Optics and PLTE

Keith Moll, Project Manager, Burns & McDonnell

11:05-11:35 a.m. | PLTE Testing of Utility Use Cases in Support of Grid Modernization

Daniel Allnutt, Senior Electrical Engineer, Burns & McDonnell

2:40-3:10 p.m. | How to Run a Battery Pilot: Evergy's Win-Win Approach

Tommy Bertken, Distribution Engineer, Burns & McDonnell

3:30-4 p.m. | Case Study: Fleet Electrification at CenterPoint Energy

John Nemec, Electrical Engineer, Burns & McDonnell



Wednesday, Feb. 28

10:55-11:25 a.m. | Strategic Approach to Confronting Extreme Weather Threats

Michael Cote, Utility Consulting Project Manager, 1898 & Co.

1-1:30 p.m. | Is Now the Time for MC-PTT?

Bruce Albright, 4G/5G Business Line Manager, Burns & McDonnell

2:40-3:10 p.m. | How AEP Plans to Leverage Matterport Digital Twins to Improve Safety and Savings

Teddy Menke, Product Manager, Burns & McDonnell

3:30-4:30 p.m. | Preparing the Grid for Commercial Fleet Electrification

Megan Truman, Electrical Engineer, Burns & McDonnell



Thursday, Feb. 29

10:30-11:30 a.m. | Extensible Framework for Determining Value of Resilience

Gary Huffman, Senior Client Relations Manager, Burns & McDonnell



Friday, Sept. 29

Registration

4-6 p.m.

Registration will be held in the Garden Suite

Saturday, Sept. 30

Guided Bike Tour

Enjoy a leisurely bike tour through the town of Chatham led by a professional guide. Making stops along the way, the guide will provide fun facts, photos and lasting memories of the quaint village. Possible points of interest you may see along the tour include Oyster Pond, Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, Stage Harbor, Main Street and the Chatham Lighthouse.

Attire: Comfortable clothes and footwear are recommended.

Duration: approximately 2 hours.

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Provincetown Dune Tour

Take a tour that explores the hidden treasures of the Cape! Enjoy lunch on the scenic ride to Provincetown, followed by a private tour of the extraordinary Provincetown dunes. Learn about the efforts of conservationists and the National Seashore Park Service to stabilize the ecosystem. You will also have some free time to shop or explore Provincetown.

(Note: This excursion is also available on Sunday.)

Duration: approximately 6 hours.

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Oyster Farm Tour and Tasting

Enjoy a quintessential Chatham experience all about oysters. Upon arrival at the oyster farm, half of the group at a time will embark on a scenic voyage via oyster barge upriver to the Oyster Pond, where the nursery and final grow-out lease are located. While onshore, you will have an oyster tasting experience overlooking the river.

Attire: A light jacket and flat shoes (no heels) are recommended, as you will be outdoors and on the water.

(Note: This excursion is also available on Sunday.)

Duration: approximately 3 hours.

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Whale Watching

Encounter the majestic wildlife of Cape Cod Bay with an unforgettable whale watching experience. Our vessel will explore the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, a seasonal home to humpback, finback and minke whales and several dolphin species. The waters around Cape Cod consistently rank among the world’s top 10 whale watching destinations.

Attire: A light jacket is recommended.

Duration: approximately 6 hours.

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Reception and Dinner at Wychmere Beach Club

Attire: Dressy casual.

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Sunday, Oct. 1

Provincetown Dune Tour

Take a tour that explores the hidden treasures of the Cape! Enjoy lunch on the scenic ride to Provincetown, followed by a private tour of the extraordinary Provincetown dunes. Learn about the efforts of conservationists and the National Seashore Park Service to stabilize the ecosystem. You will also have some free time to shop or explore Provincetown.

(Note: This excursion is also available on Saturday.)

Duration: approximately 6 hours.

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Oyster Farm Tour and Tasting

Enjoy a quintessential Chatham experience all about oysters. Upon arrival at the oyster farm, half of the group at a time will embark on a scenic voyage via oyster barge upriver to the Oyster Pond, where the nursery and final grow-out lease are located. While onshore, you will have an oyster tasting experience overlooking the river.

Attire: A light jacket and flat shoes (no heels) are recommended, as you will be outdoors and on the water.

(Note: This excursion is also available on Saturday.)

Duration: approximately 3 hours.

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Brewery Tour

Partake in a New England brewery experience that is light, casual, and full of fun and facts. Take private tours of Hog Island Beer Co. in small groups while others enjoy the games the brewery has on hand, including giant Jenga and pingpong. Following the tour, a brewmaster will be available to guide you through a six-beer tasting flight. Once you find a beer you particularly enjoy, you can order a pint while enjoying lunch, mixing and mingling at the brewery.

Duration: approximately 4 hours.

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The Great Chatham Hunt

Team up to experience Chatham for the afternoon as you are challenged to complete a list of fun missions and challenges in 120 minutes. Teams will use iPads to complete the challenges of finding locations, deciphering clues, answering trivia, searching for items, performing stunts, and photographing or videorecording activities. The event facilitator uses an app to monitor all teams’ submitted content to track scoring during this fun and memorable event.

Attire: Comfortable footwear is recommended.

Duration: approximately 3 hours.

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Reception and Dinner at Stars at the Chatham Bars Inn

Attire: Dressy casual.

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Monday, Oct. 2

Best Practices Forum
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Please see Agenda below

Guest Breakfast

Details to come

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Reception and Dinner at Beach House Grill at the Chatham Bars Inn

Details to come

Attire: Dressy casual.

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Tuesday, Oct. 3

Best Practices Forum continues

9 a.m.-noon
Please see forum agenda below.

Event Speakers

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Bruce Albright

4G/5G Business Line Manager

Burns & McDonnell

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Daniel Allnutt

Senior Electrical Engineer

Burns & McDonnell

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Victor Atkins

Director, Cybersecurity

1898 & Co.

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Tommy Bertken

Distribution Engineer

Burns & McDonnell

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Michael Cote

Utility Consulting Project Manager

1898 & Co.

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Summer Esquerre

Senior Reliability Consultant

1898 & Co.

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Doug Houseman

Principal Consultant

1898 & Co.

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Gary Huffman

Senior Client Relations Manager

Burns & McDonnell

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Teddy Menke

Product Manager

Burns & McDonnell

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Keith Moll

Project Manager

Burns & McDonnell

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John Nemec

Electrical Engineer

Burns & McDonnell

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Megan Truman

Electrical Engineer

Burns & McDonnell

Working together to implement comprehensive EV solutions that carry you from concept through construction.

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In addition to our great speakers, join national leaders in power delivery to study the challenges, successful strategies and best practices in the T&D market. Past participants have included executives and other leaders from a range of industry titans.

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