You are invited to attend and participate in the "International Conference on Overhead Lines:
Design, Construction, Inspection and Maintenance."
The International Conference has roots back to the late
1950's when Colorado State University held the "Wood Pole
Institute" meetings. Since then, the transfer of
up-to-date technology to those in the electrical utility
field has been the key mission of the conference. In
1989, EDM partnered with CSU to expand the breadth of the
conference and then in 2006 the conference was also
sponsored by EPRI.
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CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
This conference focuses on technologies and resources to support
the leading corporate objectives of electric utility companies
today: reduce operations and maintenance (O&M) costs, increase
power throughput, and improve line reliability. To this end, the
technical papers will also address the related areas of
extending overhead line and component life; reducing design,
refurbishment, and construction costs; and ensuring health and
safety for workers and the environment. This conference also
explores new technology applications that promise attractive
future alternatives for overhead line owners.
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To provide a forum for professionals to explore the issues
which impact the use of utility line structures throughout
the world.
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To exchange information on the state-of-the-art in research,
technology, materials, maintenance, manufacturing/design
processes, marketing, management and economic
developments.
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To showcase products and technologies through the commercial
exhibition.
Who should attend:
Utility executives, managers and engineers with
responsibility for transmission, distribution and substation
design, construction, operations and maintenance are
invited.
PARTIAL LIST OF PRESENTERS /
PRESENTATION TITLES
COMMERCIAL
DISPLAYS AND FIELD SESSION
AS OF MARCH 10,
2008, BOOTH SPACE IS SOLD OUT.
There
is a 1/2-day exhibit and commercial display forum for vendors to
promote products and services. A fee of U.S.$500.00 will be
charged for each 10 ft x 10 ft (approximately 3m x 3m) space.
Included in your reservation is: electrical hook-up, a skirted 6
ft table, two chairs and a wastebasket. Reserve booth space by
returning the reservation form included in this flyer. Exhibit
material that is shipped to the hotel should arrive no earlier
than Thursday, March 27 and should be marked as “EXHIBIT
MATERIAL - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - MARCH 31” and should be
addressed to the representative from your company. At least one
member of the exhibiting company must be registered as attending
the conference. Anyone wishing to attend any of the technical
sessions, field session or meal functions must register for the
conference.
CONFERENCE CO-SPONSORS
The conference is co-sponsored by EDM
International, Inc. (EDM), the Electric Power Research
Institute (EPRI) and Colorado State University (CSU). The
co-coordinators of the conference are:
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Lisa S. Nelson
Conference Technical Director
EDM international, Inc.
4001 Automation Way
Fort Collins, CO 80525-3479 USA
Phone: 970/204-4001
Fax: 970/204-4007
e-mail: LNelson@edmlink.com |
John Kile
Senior Project Manager -- Transmission
Electric Power Research Institute
1300 W.T. Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28226 USA
Phone: 704.595.2098
Fax: 704.595.2868
email: JKile@epri.com |
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AGENDA
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for the Agenda
CONFERENCE
PROCEEDINGS AND AUTHOR INFORMATION
The official language of the conference is English.
Material from all presentations at the
conference will be published in the conference proceedings;
electronic copies are available for U.S.$60.00. (Prior editions
of conference proceedings are available in a hard-copy format
only and cost $75.00).
ACCOMMODATIONS
AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel
reservations. Identify yourself as an attendee of the
International Conference on Overhead Lines to receive the
negotiated group rate. The block of rooms held at the hotel will
be released on March 8, 2008.
Fort Collins Marriott
350
E. Horsetooth Road
Fort
Collins, CO 80525 USA
Phone: 970.226.5200
Travel Information:
Fort Collins is
located 65 miles north of Denver. If flying into Denver, you
will arrive at Denver International Airport. There are
several car rental agencies located at the airport in Denver,
or you can take a ground shuttle – the Airport Express
(970/482-0505) -- to a satellite Marriott (the Courtyard
Marriott) where you can get a quick shuttle to the
full-service Fort Collins Marriott. Reservations on the
shuttle are highly recommended.
Local Weather Information:
SKI TRIP
If
you would like to join us for a ski trip currently being
planned for Sunday, March 30, please contact EDM. Space is
limited!!! The ski trip will depart from the Fort Collins
Marriott on Sunday morning and head to Winterpark, Colorado
for a full-day of skiing. The mountains should have great ski
conditions in March -- if you are planning to tie your trip to
Colorado with some Spring Skiing, please come along with us!
(We’ll provide the transportation – you buy your lift ticket
and meals!) Call EDM right away to reserve your spot.
Additionally, you can contact Colorado Ski Country USA
(303/837-0793) for information on all the resorts and ski
conditions!
R EGISTRATION AND
REFUND POLICY
The
registration fee is U.S.$575.00 per person and includes three
lunches, a dinner banquet, breaks, and an electronic copy of
the conference proceedings. A refund on your prepaid
registration will be made if you request a refund, in writing,
prior to March 15, 2008. A processing fee of U.S.$50.00 will
be deducted from your refund.
Click here for a copy of the International Conference
Registration Packet
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