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Past Events

December 2024

EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) Changes

Webinar

December 12, 2024

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized revisions to the Risk Management Program (RMP) rule in March of 2024. These new regulations create additional requirements for facilities. Jensen Hughes is hosting an upcoming webinar to help you better understand these revisions.

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How to Stay Compliant with the 2024 Ontario Building Code (OBC)

Webinar

December 11, 2024

Navigate the Ontario Building Code with Confidence

Navigating these changes can be challenging, but our expert team is here to help you understand the updates in building design, fire and life safety, accessibility, transportation stations, and more. Understanding these changes is crucial for compliance and effective project planning.

Building in downtown Toronto with CN Tower on background - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

November 2024

Massachusetts 780 CMR 10th Edition: Key Changes + Compliance Guidance

Webinar

November 14, 2024

Join us on November 14, 2024, for an insightful webinar on the newly released Massachusetts Base Building Code.

Our experts will offer practical insights to help you navigate these updates effectively, ensuring compliance and informed project planning. This webinar is designed to equip attendees with the knowledge needed to adapt and apply to the new regulations in their work.

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ASCET Conference and Expo

November 14, 2024

Join us Scott Golly at the 59th Annual ASCET Conference and Expo to learn more about Lithium-Ion Batteries and Fire Protection Challenges in your facilities and how to mitigate these.

Powerful rechargeable battery forklift

In-Person Training: Combustible Dust Hazards Explored

Mississauga, Ontario

November 14, 2024

Combustible dust explosions are often under-recognized hazards. Proper dust hazard analysis and mitigation strategies provide comprehensive, facility-specific information, supporting AHJs in their efforts to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance in facilities.

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Building Resiliency into New Heath Care Construction

November 7, 2024

Roger Glick, Market Leader for Healthcare + Emergency Management, is speaking at Bryant & Stratton College for the Virginia Society of Healthcare Engineers on the subject of Building Resiliency Into New Healthcare Construction!

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CCFS’ 26th Annual Campus Fire & Life Safety Forum

November 5, 2024

Join Will Fletcher at CCFS’ 26th Annual Campus Fire & Life Safety Forum to learn about smoke control system requirements and best practices for keeping them maintained and ready.

Smoke and fire inside the air duct in the ventilation system

October 2024

Expanded WUI Handbook - SFPE 2024 Annual Conference + Expo

October 8, 2024

Join Darlene Rini to learn more about the expanded WUI Handbook with a live demonstration. This workshop will span an entire hour and is presented by the SFPE Foundation. To learn more about the expanded WUI Virtual Handbook, connect with Darlene.

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State of the Art Code and Fire Protection Strategies - SFPE 2024 Annual Conference + Expo

October 7, 2024

Join Alison Wakelin, at SFPE 2024 to learn how to protect your data centers through code and fire protection strategies implemented during the building design phase.

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The Battery Show

Detroit, MI

October 7, 2024 - October 10, 2024

Join us this October at the most comprehensive industry event, The Battery Show, where our experts will discuss the latest in Lithium-ion Battery Technology. Learn about critical areas such as potential hazards, risk assessment, and safety solutions tailored specifically for lithium-ion laboratory testing environments. Discover a performance-based approach to mitigate risks resulting in key takeaways and reducing incidents at your facilities.

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Integrated Fire Protection Program Workshop

October 1, 2024 - October 3, 2024

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) will be holding the first Integrated Fire Protection Workshop on October 1st – 3rd at EPRI’s office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Join Elizabeth Kleinsorg as she presents the Integrated Fire Protection Program, while Francisco Joglar leads a panel on the Use of Fire Realism Research. Kelly Opert and Sean Hunt will be part of a panel on Cable Tray Ignition Testing, a new method of fire modeling realism. Victor Ontiveros participates in a panel on Fire Ignition Frequencies.

Fire sprinklers ready for business installation

September 2024

Fire Alarm Pathway Survivability - The Healthcare Perspective

September 30, 2024

The survivability of fire alarm circuits that must continue during a fire has been required in the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code since 1999, including addressing speaker circuits in emergency communication systems with a performance requirement for survivability. This presentation given by Larry Rietz will focus on the correct application of Pathway Survivability in healthcare occupancies of various sizes and types.

Alarm bells and warning lights for avoiding fire in a public area

Battery Energy Storage Systems: What's in the Box?

September 24, 2024

Jensen Hughes experts will be in the spotlight Sept. 23-24, at the New England Healthcare Engineers’ Society (NEHES) 2024 Fall Conference, where they’ll present on critical topics impacting healthcare facilities. Jihan E. Ouragli and Derrick Naugler will discuss the hazards presented by lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) and the current requirements and best practices for hazard mitigation.

Powerful rechargeable battery forklift

Preaction Systems: Where Alarms + Sprinklers Meet

September 20, 2024

Larry Rietz presented on the unique coordination of preaction sprinkler systems. Gain valuable insights and clear guidance for designers, installers, and inspectors to effectively navigate this challenging aspect of fire protection.

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Electronic Component Flame Retardants as Fire Causes

September 16, 2024 - September 18, 2024

On September 18, Jensen Hughes Forensic experts, Rich Vicars and Kevin Hecksher, will share their expertise on Electronic Component Flame Retardants as Fire Causes at the ISFI 2024 Symposium in Orlando, Florida.

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August 2024

Forecasting the Future of Hydrogen Derived from Nuclear

August 15, 2024

Jensen Hughes VP of International Energy + Utilities Paul Amico joins other USHA (United States Hydrogen Alliance) members as well as government and hydrogen industry professionals for USHA’s Regional Hydrogen Policy Leaders Convention this week. Paul brings his substantial expertise in both nuclear and hydrogen energies to a panel discussion “Forecasting the Future of Hydrogen Derived From Nuclear” on Thursday, August 15th.

Inside Detail of Nuclear Reactor

July 2024

Artificial Intelligence for Fire Marshals

July 31, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Jensen Hughes experts Jonathan Hodges and Vernon Champlin are presenting "Artificial Intelligence for Fire Marshals" next week at the 34th Annual Fire Prevention & Safety Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri hosted by the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM). They will be exploring the potential of Artificial Intelligence in improving operational response and recovery, and community risk reduction for the fire service industry.

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The Carbon Monoxide Safety Summit

July 29, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Larry Rietz, Global Service Line Leader for Detection + Alarm joins hundreds of public safety professionals next week at the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association Summit in Kansas City, Missouri. Jensen Hughes is proud to sponsor this event and join NCOAA’s civic-minded mission to end the public health crisis of carbon monoxide poisoning and support carbon monoxide poisoning survivors in recovering to live happy and healthy lives.

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June 2024

2024 University/Government/Industry Micro/Nanotechnology (UGIM) Symposium

MIT, Cambridge, MA

June 23, 2024 - June 26, 2024

Join Jeremy Lebowitz at this year's UGIM Symposium, where he joins Sunday's panel discussing "Tips for building a lab: systems and components of a modern lab"

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NFPA National Conference 2024

Orlando, Florida, US

June 17, 2024 - June 24, 2024

Meet our experts at live educational sessions, including Battery Energy Storage, BESS Explosion Hazards, Building Healthcare Resiliency, Modeling Fire Growth Scenarios. Sessions feature Jens Conzen, Jonathan Hodges, Francisco Joglar, Sunil Lakshmipathy, Jihan EL Ouaragli, Nick Gabriele, Matt Icenroad, Jonathan Hodges, Anil Kapahi.

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ICIC - International Cargo Conference

Windsor, UK

June 10, 2024 - June 12, 2024

Join John Gow at the International Cargo Conference taking place at the De Vere Beaumont Hotel, Windsor from 10-12 June.

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AIA Conference on Architecture + Design

Washington DC

June 5, 2024 - March 8, 2024

Meet Dave Wilmot at AIA24, the premier annual conference that celebrates multidisciplinary solutions from across the built environment and the power of designing a better world, together.

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May 2024

Nuclear Conference Exhibition + Dinner

Durham, UK

May 23, 2024

Meet Henry Wilkinson and Chloe Howard at the Nuclear Conference Exhibition Dinner organised by NOF in partnership with the UK Nuclear Institute.

Inside Detail of Nuclear Reactor

Nordic Nuclear Forum

Helsinki, Finland

May 21, 2024 - May 22, 2024

Meet Juho Helander, Davide Mercurio, Pekka Nurmilaukas and Samuli Heikkilä at the Nordic Nuclear Forum to discuss latest trends and technology in the nuclear industry.

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Low-Frequency Alarm Symposium

Glendale, Arizona

May 14, 2024 - May 16, 2024

Join Larry Rietz at the Low-Frequency Alarm Symposium, at this years Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference.

Alarm bells and warning lights for avoiding fire in a public area

World Hydrogen Summit

Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands

May 13, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Join Henry Wilkinson and Juha-Pekka Laaksonen at the World Hydrogen Summit, one of the largest hydrogen-focused exhibitions.

Renewable Energy - Hydrogen

April 2024

Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA) Annual Expo

Providence, Rhode Island

April 29, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Larry Rietz joins Wayne More for an NFPA 72 Retrospective at this year's Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA) Annual Expo.

Water pipes attached to the celling to supply life saftey systems

2024 National Wildland Fire Conference

Monterey, California

April 27, 2024

Jonathan Contreras and Paul Way will both speak at this years Wildland Fire Conference on the topic of “Metallurgical Matters: The Debates Over Hot Particles and Their Projectiles”.

Apocalyptic wild fires burn Superior homes in Marshall fire outside Boulder Colorado

Semiconductor Environmental Safety and Health Association (SESHA) 46th Annual Symposium

Phoenix, Arizona

April 22, 2024 - April 25, 2024

Jake Epstein, Jihan El Ouaragli and Francisco Joglar will present four 1-hour workshops on various aspects of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) usage, code compliance, hazards, testing, and risk assessment and mitigation.

Energy Storage System With Solar Panel, Wind Turbines and Li-ion Battery Container

SFPE Fire Safety Conference + Expo on Performance-Based Design

Copenhagen, Denmark

April 17, 2024 - March 19, 2024

Meet our global experts on performance-based design, including speakers Morgan Hurley, Darlene Rini, Johnathan Hodges and Michelle Peatross.

Panoramic view from center of Copenhagen toward Amager, Denmark.

Passenger Terminal Expo + Conference

Messe Frankfurt, Germany

April 16, 2024 - April 19, 2024

Bonnie Shepherd, Senior Vice President, Transportation Practice Leader will be attending this years Passenger Terminal Expo, the world’s largest annual airport design and operations exhibition.

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2024 CLM Annual Conference

San Francisco, CA

April 2, 2024 - April 4, 2024

We're thrilled to be a sponsor of the 2024 CLM Annual Conference this year! Jim Wesevich, PE, SE, and Jasmine Pirak will be attending, so be sure to stop by and have a chat!

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March 2024

Accessibility Professional Network (APN) Conference: Building Beyond

Vancouver B.C., and online

March 27, 2024 - March 28, 2024

Join Josh Klyber, accessibility professionals, industry and global thought-leaders to discuss how we can continue building an inclusive and accessible world for people of all ages and abilities.

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International Mass Timber Conference

Portland, Oregon

March 26, 2024 - March 29, 2024

Join our Mass Timber Experts and Global Service Line Leader, Building Codes + Performance Based Design, Samir Mokashi at this years International Mass Tmber Conference.

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Wildland Urban Interface Conference 2024

Reno, Nevada

March 26, 2024 - March 28, 2024

Join Vernon Champlin at this years Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) conference in Reno, NV.

Apocalyptic wild fires burn Superior homes in Marshall fire outside Boulder Colorado

National Facilities Management and Technology 2024

Baltimore, MD

March 12, 2024 - March 14, 2024

Industrial utilities under the ceiling. Ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and fire fighting

February 2024

Fire Suppression Systems Association Annual Forum

Phoenix, Arizona

February 22, 2024 - February 26, 2024

Join Don Hopkins, at the FSSA Annual forum, to discuss real-time issues affecting the fire suppression industry.

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Potter Signal Conference

Austin, Texas

February 18, 2024 - February 21, 2024

Larry Rietz, Global Service Line Leader for Fire Detection & Alarm joins a panel discussion at this years Potter Signal Conference, "Alarm Innovation in an AI World"

Fire alarm light and siren hanging on wall.

January 2024

Powergen International Conference

New Orleans, Louisiana

January 24, 2024

Jens Conzen will be participating in a panel on Energy Storage System Safety Best Practices sponsored by Hiller, where he’ll discuss how we can support battery energy storage systems (BESS) safety in various applications.

Electric vehicle battery module with lens flare effect. Concept of EV batteries maintenance.

2024 APA National Conference

Round Rock , TX

January 24, 2024

Robb Judd, Dawn Anderson, Caitlyn Casey, Christina Clementi, Joshua Klyber, Ashley Pitts, Joshua Rucker and Don Wood will be attending this years Accessibility Professionals Association National Conference.

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