Conference
The Lightning Protection Industry Conference
February 20-22, 2024 | The DeSoto | Savannah, GA
SAVE THE DATE
February 11-13, 2025 | The Crescent Hotel | Fort Worth, TX
Check out our Speakers and Sponsors in the Conference Program Below.
Come join us in 2025!
- New Topics
- Industry Updates
- Certification Testing
- Training
- Networking
If you missed INNOVATION '24, check out the Conference Program for details on speakers and topics.
Innovation '24 Conference Merch
Welcome to the New LPI Merch Store! For the conference, you can choose from Footjoy Golf Shirts, Adidas 3/4 Zips, Carhartt Hats, and a Yeti Cup. Order by January 2nd for arrival by the Conference!
Meet the Speakers
Industry Leaders and Experts
Tim Harger
Lightning Protection Institute
Executive Director
Jessica McGraw
Lightning Prevention Systems, Inc.
President ULPA Board
Dr. Carlos Mata
Scientific Lightning Solutions, LLC
Chief Technology Officer
Bryan Holland
NEMA – National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Senior Technical Field Rep – S. Region
Kelley Collins
Lightning Protection Institute
Director of Business Development & Communications
Jose Acosta
Scientific Lightning Solutions, LLC
Chief Revenue Officer
Mindi Sokoloski-Dunham
CEO | Multi Spectral Aerial Solutions
IIBEC New England Chapter President
Christine Porter
Intertek | Codes and Standards Trainer
NFPA 780 Committee Chair
Kaelee Craven
Insperity
Business Performance Advisor
Evan S. Goldfuss
Savant Wealth Management
Financial Advisor CFP
Gregg Wong
AEMC
Technical Product Trainer
Peter Graser
Copperweld
Director of Codes and Standards
Mark Hendricks
DEHN, Inc.
VP Engineering
Gary FLom
Intertek
Service Line Leader
Keynote Speaker
To Be Announced
Steve Lerch
Founder, President, Consultant of Story Arc Consulting
Steve spent over a decade at Google where he taught innovation, strategy, and team dynamics to thousands of employees. Steve Lerch is a digital strategy and marketing consultant, as well as a respected international keynote speaker and workshop facilitator on topics like innovation, consumer behavior, and marketing. He founded Story Arc Consulting in 2019, and now helps businesses of all sizes better understand and connect with modern consumers, tell more powerful stories, and build and embrace cultures of innovation.
Live Demos & Exhibitors
Ground Testing Certification for the Lightning Protection Industry
February 20, 2024 @ 10am
AEMC® Instruments certified technical trainer, Gregg Wong, will provide an informative review of the essential methods for testing the reliability of a lightning protection system. This course will provide a combination of classroom and field testing.
Testing topics covered: Ground resistance testing, Continuity testing, Point-to-point testing, and Ground or soil resistivity testing Session Cost: $525 + Free meter ($99 value) **LPI MEMBERS receive a discounted rate | LPI Member Cost: $400 + Free meter ($99 value)
LIVE! Demo
By Milwaukee Tool
Sponsorships Coming Soon!
Thanks to our Sponsors!
All sponsors will receive recognition on the LPI website, social media, and at the conference.
$5000+
$2500
$1500 - $2000
$1000
$1000
$500 – $750
Check out all of the sponsorship options for the 2024 Conference.
The Countdown Begins!
Date
Feb 11-13, 2025
Time
All of the Day
Location
The Crescent Hotel, 3300 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107Date
Feb 14 – 16, 2023
Time
All of the Day
Location
Luminary Hotel,2200 Edwards Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Who will win the LPI
Most Innovative Design Award 2023?
Sami Akkawi
Giovanetti Shulman Associates
Mike Dillon
Bonded Lightning Protection
Kent Key
Key Custom Home, Inc.
Heath Howe & Renee Landers
Bonded Lightning Protection Systems, Ltd.
Michael Riggs
RTA Architects
Bret Peifer
Mr. Lightning
The purpose of the Most Innovative Design Awards is to provide recognition to LPI Members and an outside individual or firm for their collaboration on the design and installation of a lightning protection system. Awards are given to a person/firm that demonstrated early coordination with an LPI professional to design an innovative solution to improve the aesthetics of the lightning protection system on a noteworthy structure.
