General Sessions
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 347-3000
www.renaissancemayflower.com
Friday, October 31
6:30 to 7:30 pm
Illuminations Gala Welcome Reception
Sponsored by IntertekCelebrate Halloween and enjoy the company of your colleagues as you enjoy cocktail and hors d’oeuvres in the historic and beautifully domed Chinese Room.
(Business attire)
Saturday, November 1
7:00 to 8:30 am
Illuminations Breakfast
Sponsored by The YGS GroupBegin your busy day of meetings and seminars with a hearty breakfast, followed by the NEMA business meeting and presentation of the Kite and Key Awards. Since 1987, the NEMA Kite & Key Award has recognized outstanding individuals who have served NEMA and the electroindustry. (Business casual attire)
8:30 to 9:30 am
Keynote Address- Dr. Robert Ballard, Marine Archaeologist/Discover of the Titanic
Sponsored by EC&M/Electrical WholesalingDr. Robert Ballard’s remarkable presentation on his discoveries of shipwrecks like the Titanic, the German battleship Bismarck, U.S. aircraft carrier Yorktown and John F. Kennedy’s boat, PT 109 make Dr Ballard one of the most sought after speakers in his area. His vast knowledge of marine life, deep ocean archeology, and underwater robotics astounds audiences.
Noon to 2:00 pm
Illuminations Luncheon with Speaker Charlie Cook, National Elections Analyst/Editor & Publisher, The Cook Political Report
Sponsored by CSA InternationalCharlie Cook knows politics, elections and will give you an in-depth perspective on the Presidential elections that will be happening only a few days away. His assessment of the 2008 national election promises to be insightful and fascinating.
6:30 to 7:30 pm
Illuminations Reception
Sponsored by Freeport-McMoRan, Copper & Gold Inc.Discuss the events of the day with other industry colleagues while enjoying beverages and appetizers. (Business attire)
7:30 to 9:45 pm
Illuminations Dinner
Sponsored by Underwriters Laboratories
Illuminations Dinner Entertainment: Dave Werner, Musical Humorist
Sponsored by Capitol Tax PartnersEnjoy an exquisite dinner, then sit back and listen to Dave Werner, the “C-SPAN Music Man.”! Werner entertains with equal parts inside-the-beltway political commentary and Iowa-bred humor. (Business attire)
The Bernard H. Falk Award—NEMA’s most prestigious honor – will be presented.
ESFI will also present its first annual Safety Award for Excellence (S.A.F.E.).
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