2019 EIAA Annual Technical Conference

FEBRUARY 1st & 2nd, 2019

We cordially invite you to attend the 2019 Annual Technical Conference at the Chateau Louis on Kingsway Avenue. Here are a few highlights of what is coming Feb 1st & 2nd in Edmonton:

Friday February 1, 2019

6:30-8:00 Vendor set up

7:30-8:30 Registration – Coffee and refreshments

8:30-8:50 Call to Order and President’s Opening Remarks: Larry Cantelo

1. Housekeeping
2. Guests
3. Introductions
4. **EIAA AGM will be held tomorrow following the conference

9:00-9:20 Safety Codes Council Update: Tyler Wightman/Danielle Paradis

9:20-9:45 Provincial Electrical Administrator: Mr. Clarence Cormier

9:45-10:10 Refreshment Break

10:15-11:20 Guest presenter: Rene Leduc - Marex Canada

Topic: Impedance Grounding

11:25-12:00 Guest presenter: Keith - Levven Electronics

Topic: Wireless Switches

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:05-3:00 Guest presenter: Marty Cole - Hubbell Canada

Topic: Hazardous Locations

• Basic construction of equipment and equipment types of protection
• Understanding the marking systems
• Suitable types of equipment for each location
• Basics of certification
• Sealing Requirements
• Maintenance requirements – what is “acceptable” and what isn’t

3:00-3:45 Refreshment Break & Tour of Vendor Displays

3:45-4:45 Old business/Agenda Items

5:00- Close Trade Show / Social Hosted by Thomas & Betts – Dwayne Senholt

Saturday February 2, 2019

7:30-8:00 Coffee and refreshments

8:00-8:10 Chair’s Comments: Larry Cantelo

8:10-9:00 Committee Reports:

1. Electrical Sub-council - Mr. Gerry Wiles
2. AEUC - Mr. Brian Townsend
3. Oil and Gas - Mr. Rene Leduc
4. Masters Advisory Committee - Mr. Gene Sale
5. CEC Working Group - Scott Basinger

9:00-10:00 Agenda Items/ Unfinished business

10:00-10:15 Refreshment Break

10:15-12:00 Agenda Items/ Unfinished business

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00             EIAA Spring General Meeting (EIAA Members)

To register:

Online: please see the link above

OR

contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your completed Conference Registration  form.

OR

Reserve your attendance by mailing the registration form and your fee to the conference registrar:

EIAA CONFERENCE, c/o Ken Forbes, 81 Cougar Crescent North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H-6K9

Make cheques payable to: EIAA or Electrical Inspectors Association of Alberta

Submit an agenda item online or download the agenda item form which can be filled out and emailed to: Ken Hood

CHATEAU LOUIS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE

11727 Kingsway Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta T5G 3A1
Tel: 780-452-7770 Fax: 780-454-3436 Toll Free: 1-800-661-9843

A block of (30) rooms have been reserved until Jan 15, 2019. When making a room reservation, please mention the EIAA Conference. The room rates are:

Includes a full hot breakfast buffet for each guest each morning, free parking, free local calls and complimentary high speed internet access in every room.

We look forward to your attendance and participation at our 2018 EIAA Annual Technical Conference

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE CONFERENCE FACILATATORS: