Agenda

Sunday, April 14

Monday, April 15

  • 2024-04-15
    7:00am - 12:00pm
    Registration
  • 2024-04-15
    8:00am - 9:15am
    Opening Breakfast

    Kick off your day by joining us for a plated breakfast program featuring NAEC President, Sean Madden providing the State of the Association address and Elevator World’s, T. Bruce MacKinnon, providing a State of the Industry address.

  • 2024-04-15
    9:30am - 10:30am
    Education Session: Market Trends

    Speaker: Dan Walsh, Vantage Elevator Solutions

    Speaker: Daniel Baltzegar, Vantage Elevator Solutions

  • 2024-04-15
    9:30am - 10:30am
    Education Session: Pit Ladders and Access Safety

    The A17.1 / CSA B44 2022 Elevator code has new requirements for elevator pit ladders. The presentation will explain the new requirements, review existing requirements, and provide suggestions on how to inspect for compliance. It will also address ongoing areas of safety concern in accessing pits and mechanisms to address them and will recommend updates to Safety Handbooks and Maintenance Control Programs.

    Speaker: Margaret Lourenco, Smart Elevator Tech, LLC

  • 2024-04-15
    10:45am - 11:45am
    Education Session: Door Lock Monitoring

    Door Lock Monitoring was first published as a requirement in the 1996 revision of the ASME A17.1 code for elevators being installed or modernized.  Within the past few years, some local jurisdictions have begun to require that Door Lock Monitoring be provided retroactively on elevators that were installed prior to the adoption of the Door Lock Monitoring requirement.  Perhaps most notably, New York City required that elevators be provided with Door Lock Monitoring by January 1, 2020.  This educational session will discuss the following:

    • Challenges associated with the retrofitting of Door Lock Monitoring to existing elevators
    • Different technologies that have been applied
    • Safety code and prudent design characteristics associated with these monitoring systems
    • The associated requirements of ASME A17.1 and A17.3
    • The possibility of local jurisdiction variants to the ASME code requirements

    Speaker: Daniel Baltzegar, Vantage Elevator Solutions

  • 2024-04-15
    10:45am - 11:45am
    Education Session: Why Risk and Safety Matter

    Want to know the importance of risk management and the direct, or indirect costs to your business? If so, we will discuss the benefits of a defined safety plan for Workers Compensation, Auto Liability and General Liability to help position you, your business and your employees for success in today's environment. We will define the qualities of a safety plan and how it relates to the overall marketability of one's insurance program. Also, we will dive into the world of Alternative Risk and the opportunities in that space, making risk management that much more of a priority. 

    Speaker: Luke Shipp, Risk Strategies

    Speaker: Trey Walker, Risk Strategies

  • 2024-04-15
    12:00pm - 6:00pm
    Official Golf Tournament

    Official Golf Tournament

    Links Course, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

    1:00 pm Shotgun Start

    12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    A winding layout against the backdrop of the Baytowne Marina and the Choctawhatchee Bay designed by renowned architect Tom Jackson, The Links is the ultimate in risk-reward golf. A shot-makers course, accuracy, and proper club selection are key if you want to outfox the prevailing Gulf Coast winds.

    With five holes that run along the bay, this is a one-of-a-kind links-style golf outing on the Emerald Coast with spectacular views. And a heart-pounding challenge.

    The fee of $200 for members and $225 for non-members covers cart, green fees, boxed lunch, 2 bottles of water per player, 3 drinks from the beverage cart during tournament, prizes, and deluxe round-trip transportation.

Tuesday, April 16

  • 2024-04-16
    7:30am - 12:00pm
    Registration
  • 2024-04-16
    8:30am - 9:30am
    Education Session: Residential Elevator Emergency Two-Way Communications

    In this presentation, the importance of residential elevator emergency communications will be addressed along with the risks associated with not providing proper communications equipment and service. Residential requirements will be compared and contrasted with commercial requirements and options for achieving compliance will be presented.

    Speaker: Terry Rodebaugh, Wurtec

  • 2024-04-16
    8:30am - 9:30am
    Education Session: Why Your Brand Matters

    This session takes a light-hearted, insightful dive into the world of brand-building, drawing on examples of the very best (and worst) brand identities from a variety of sources. John will offer his top tips to help you strengthen your business identity, while highlighting the pitfalls you might encounter along the way. In the words of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos: “Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room”. So be sure not to miss out on this one – it matters!

    Speaker: John Curzon,

  • 2024-04-16
    9:45am - 10:45am
    Education Session: A18.1 Code Update - 2023

    In this presentation, you will gain an understanding of the changes in the 2023 version of the ASME A18.1 standard.

    Speaker: Douglas Boydston, Handi-Lift, Inc.

  • 2024-04-16
    9:45am - 10:45am
    Education Session: The Rise of Connected Elevators: Propelling Reliability and Efficiency

    With the global pattern of increased urbanization and rapid population aging, reliable elevators will become indispensable in navigating the urban landscape. The pursuit of efficiency and reliability is a necessity in the rise of the Smart Elevator market – a catalyst for innovation. For that reason, technology is increasingly gaining attention to enable better elevator performance and higher availability. Enhancing elevator uptime has been a focus area since the introduction of IoT for elevators. Given the increasing importance of connected elevators for the industry, this educational session will provide a deep-dive into the following topics:

     - What is driving the growing interest in IoT-powered systems?

    - What is the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future of elevator service?

    - What role do remote elevator monitoring and diagnostics play in optimizing maintenance? (A    use case)

    Speaker: Santiago Arambula, relayr

  • 2024-04-16
    11:00am - 12:00pm
    Education Session: Merger & Acquisition Trends in the Elevator Industry
  • 2024-04-16
    11:00am - 12:00pm
    Education Session: Testing FAID from Outside the Hoistway

    Understanding "FAID Testing Requirements" from outside the Hoistway. ASME A17.1 allows it, NFPA 72 requires it. Exploring the "2" options of testing Fire Alarm Initiating Devices using the 2019 and later editions of A17.1 and NFPA 72.

    Speaker: Chris Strawn, ESTS

  • 2024-04-16
    1:15pm - 2:15pm
    Education Session: Targeted Maintenance & Technology

    Explaining how to leverage technology to maximize efficiency in maintenance agreements while providing transparent task based customized maintenance programs.

    Speaker: Christopher Short, Southern Elevator Company

    Speaker: Joe Jenson, Southern Elevator Company

  • 2024-04-16
    1:15pm - 2:15pm
    Education Session: Technical Troubleshooting and Sequence of Operation

    This presentation will focus on how the sequence of operation works and go through step-by-step processes that an elevator controller goes through to answer a call. We will also cover basics on how to troubleshoot each step and identify what is missing out of that sequence of operation.  The format will be a PowerPoint with audience involved participation and will benefit CAT’s, CET’s and QEI’s.

    Speaker: Ryan Coley, Rightway Elevator/AEG

  • 2024-04-16
    2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Education Session: Door/Interlock Solutions for 3/4 x 4 Code

    This presentation will review a compilation of solutions available to address the residential elevator 3/4 x 4 code.  This review will include various doors, interlocks, and latching mechanisms.  This will include shared knowledge and methods from a variety of companies in the residential elevator industry.

    Speaker: Andrew Darnley, Nationwide Lifts

  • 2024-04-16
    2:30pm - 4:00pm
    Navigating Horizons: Women in Motion Roundtables

    Join Women in Motion for engaging roundtable discussions where YOU - our industry leaders will delve into the crucial topics shaping the elevator industry. From mastering work-life balance to adapting to marketing trends, fostering inclusive workplace culture, and strategizing for customer loyalty, this session is certain to offer invaluable insights for women navigating diverse challenges and opportunities in today's dynamic business environment.

  • 2024-04-16
    5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Tuesday Night Reception

    Meet us in the Baytowne Conference Center foyer to kick back, relax, and toast with a cocktail and a bite or two. Then, head out with colleagues to enjoy the food and fun the Village of  Baytowne Wharf. 

Wednesday, April 17