E&O Conference
May 1-2, 2019
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront SOLD OUT! (Scroll down to see additional accommodations)
3001 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 213-3000 Directions
Group Room Rate:
- Tuesday, April 30 & Wednesday, May 1
- $144 per night, city view
- $164 per night, ocean view
Pre- and Post-Conference Room Rate:
- 3 days pre- and post-conference at group room rate.
- Additional nights are based on availability.
- If you want to come early or stay after the conference, book the room online over the conference dates offered and then call the hotel to check on availability to extend your stay.
Reservation Process:
Use this online link to book your room: https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/O/ORFVHHF-AEC-20190430/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Reservation Cut-off Date:
- The last day to make your reservation and receive the group rate is April 5, 2019.
- Reservations received after 5 pm on that date, will be made at the hotel’s prevailing rate, based on availability.
Check-in/Check-out Times:
- Check-in is after 4 pm.
- Check-out is by 11 am.
Parking:
- Complimentary self-parking
Hilton Garden Inn
3315 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 305-9001
Group Room Rate:
- Tuesday, April 30 & Wednesday, May 1
- $179 per night, city view
Reservation Process:
- Use this online link to book your room: https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/O/ORFBOGI-VMD-20190430/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Reservation Cut-off Date:
- The last day to make your reservation and receive the group rate is April 5, 2019.
- Reservations received after 5:00 pm on April 5th will be made at the hotel's prevailing rate, based on availability.
Check-in/Check-out Times:
- Check-in is after 4:00 pm
- Check-out is by 11:00 am
Parking:
- Complimentary self-parking, one vehicle per room
Tuesday, April 30
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Check-in & Registration
Wednesday, May 1st - Vendor Expo - 7:45 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday, May 1st - Education Sessions
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
|
7:00 |
Breakfast | |
| 7:45 am |
Vendor Expo | |
| 8:15 am |
Welcome | Brandon Burton & Robin Wilfong, VMDAEC |
| 8:35 am |
Safety | Jonathan Thompson , Community Electric Cooperative |
| 9:05 am |
LED Street and Area Lighting | Nick Chintala, Eaton Cooper |
| 9:50 am |
Break & Expo | |
| 10:15 am | RUS Update | TBD, RUS |
| 10:45 am | Breaker Tripping | Cole Stevenson, Eaton |
| 11:30 am | Lunch | |
| 12:30 pm | Battery Storage | Ryan Johnson, GDS Associates, Inc. |
| 1:30 pm |
Break & Vendor Expo | |
| 2:00 pm |
Innovative Technologies | Facilitator: Jonathan Thompson, Community Electric Cooperative |
| 3:00 pm |
Break & Vendor Expo | |
| 3:30 pm |
Regulatory Update | Sam Brumberg, VMDAEC |
| 4:30 pm |
Vendor Reception & Expo | |
| 6:00 pm |
Adjourn |
Sessions are subject to change.
Thursday, May 2nd - Education Sessions
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am |
Breakfast | |
| 8:00 am |
Opening Remarks | |
| 8:10 am |
NRECA Technology Update | Brian Sloboda, NRECA |
| 9:10 am |
Distribution Automation |
John Arp, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative |
| 10:10 am |
Break & Check out of the hotel | |
| 10:40 am |
Broadband Panel |
BJ Seamans, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative |
| 12:10 pm |
Break & pick up box lunch | |
| 12:20 pm |
Electric Vehicles | Leroy Sverduk, Delaware Electric Cooperative |
| 1:05 pm |
Closing Remarks & Adjourn |
|
Sessions are subject to change.
Registration Fees:
- VMDAEC Members: $400 per person
- Non-members: $550 per person
The E&O Conference registration deadline is April 19th, 2019! Register now; don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
Thank you to our generous E&O Conference sponsors:
Questions? Contact Brandon Burton, Director of Continuing Education at the VA, MD & DE Association of Electric Cooperatives at [email protected] or (804) 346-3344.
