Conference
The Lightning Protection Industry Conference
February 20-22, 2024 | The DeSoto | Savannah, GA
Missed the Conference?
See the Conference Program Below
Registration is Now Open!
February 11-13, 2025 | The Crescent Hotel | Fort Worth, TX
Check out our Speakers and Sponsors in the Conference Program Below.
Get Inspired!
We took your advice from last year. We added some new topics and more interaction to discuss the industry.
- A Year in Review: Industry Updates and Outlook
- What's New and What's Next in the Roofing Industry
- Industry Keynote: Utilizing AI in the Construction Business
- Negotiating for Success
- The Summit Delegates present initiatives and next steps
- Certification Testing: See below for requirements and test registration
- Networking with old and new industry friends!
Take a look at the preliminary agenda for speaker and topics.
Sponsorships
In response to the continued growth of our organization, member companies, and the industry,
we are excited to introduce a new sponsorship program for our 2025 conference.
THE MEMBER XCHANGE
By sharing challenges, solutions, and new opportunities, LPI Members leverage a collective wealth of experience to INSPIRE each other.
We are looking for individuals to share:
- Success Story
- Present an Industry Challenge
- Present an Opportunity
- Lesson Learned / Advice
- Submit a Question to be answered: Is there a challenge in the field or to the industry: design, installation, quoting, collaboration with other trades?... submit the question and get feedback from the conference attendees.
Interested in sharing?
Click below to see "How the LPI Member Exchange will work" and more details. Whether you're joining us in person or from afar, there are multiple ways for you to share your ideas and insights with the group.
For questions and/or request to share at the conference, please contact Kelley Collins at kcollins@lightning.org.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
To Be Announced
Mark Noon
Executive Coach, International Speaker, Author
Mark Noon brings over 25 years of experience in military and civilian leadership, excelling as a speaker, author, and executive coach. His military career, including 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, saw him lead cultural transformations and guide teams through complex environments, even during a tour in the Middle East.
Mark’s passion for leadership development has inspired thousands of leaders across multiple industries to engage their teams, drive results, and lead with values. With expertise in employee engagement, strategic planning, and bridging generational gaps, Mark continues to inspire leaders to cultivate value-driven leadership at all levels.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Industry Leaders and Experts
Tim Harger
Lightning Protection Institute
Executive Director
Jessica McGraw
Lightning Prevention Systems, Inc.
President ULPA Board
Trent Cotney
"Industry Keynote" Speaker
Reese and Adams LLP
Partner/Construction Team Leader
Kelley Collins
Lightning Protection Institute
Director of Business Development & Communications
Parker Willard
Boston Lightning Rod Company, Inc.
General Manager
Renee Landers
Bonded Lightning Protection Systems, Ltd.
Director of Operations
Bret Peifer
Mr. Lightning
Owner/President
Hunter Peifer
Mr. Lightning
Assistant and ULPA Supporter
Bryan Holland
NEMA – National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Senior Technical Field Rep – S. Region
Summit Delegates
Presenting Industry Initiatives
See list of Delegates
Gary FLom
Intertek
Service Line Leader
Gregg Wong
AEMC
Technical Product Trainer
Chadwick Collins
SPRI (Single Ply Roofing Industry)
Technical Director
EXHIBITORS & TRAINING
LIVE! Demo
By Milwaukee Tool
Ground Resistance Testing Refresher
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 10am to 4pm
Subjects covered:
- Resistance testing basics
- Electrode concepts
- Hands-on electrode testing methods covered
- Fall-of-Potential testing
- Variants of F-o-P and clamp-on
- Equipotential "point to point" testing
Lunch is provided
Cost is $250 per person with code LPIMEM25
**Giving away a ground test instrument kit to a seminar attendee!**
SPONSORSHIPS
Thanks to our Sponsors!
All sponsors will receive recognition on the LPI website, social media, and at the conference.
PLATINUM
$10,000
GOLD
$5000
Exclusive
$3500 - $4500
Premium
$2500
Standard
$1000 - $1500
Standard
$500 - $750
Check out all of the sponsorship options for the 2025 Conference.
This new program reflects last year’s increase in demand for sponsorship opportunities as well as helps manage the rising costs of hotel and entertainment. It’s designed to enhance and increase visibility for sponsors and our members before, during, and after the conference. Ultimately, this program supports and promotes the innovative work being done in our industry.
TESTING
- Pre-register for certification testing at the conference
- Proctor fees are waived and test costs are 50%
- Please see the certification section of our website for specific eligibility requirements
The Countdown Begins!
Date
Feb 11-13, 2025
Time
All of the Day
Location
Date
Feb 14 – 16, 2023
Time
All of the Day
Location
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.
