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SUMMARY:Industry Day - Hosted by Schweitzer
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025 | 8:00 am – 3:00 pmNEPPA Training Center – 200 New Estate Road\, Littleton MA 01460 \nIndustry days are packed full of hands-on demos\, introducing you to new and innovative products. Hosted by one our affiliate members\, attendees get access to learn\, ask questions and see up close\, what is up and coming in the industry. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				** This is a member only event ** \nThis event is open to all members\, but geared towards operations personnel and management. \nContinental breakfast and lunch will be served. \nThis event is free for utility members of NEPPA. \nAdvance Registration Required \n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What to Expect\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Please note: Agenda is subject to change \n  \n8:00AM – 8:30AM – Coffee/Pastries and Registration \n8:30AM – 8:45AM – Schweitzer Welcome Address and Overview \n8:45AM – 10:00AM – Presentation/Demos: \n\nSEL 787Z High Impedance Relay – Matthew Marotti \, Senior Application Engineer- Protection\n\nReliable transformer and bus protection proven in smaller utility systems. Fast fault detection ensures safer operation with minimal downtime. \n\nOT SDN – Protection Class Ethernet Network Solution – Nik Ramadhin \, Associate Application Engineer – Automation\n\nCreates a rock-solid\, cybersecure communications backbone . Keeps protection and control traffic flowing even if the network fails. \n\nSEL Arc-Flash Protection – Raajas Joshi \, Associate Application Engineer – Protection\n\nInstantly reduces arc-flash danger to crews and equipment. Cuts incident energy so utilities avoid costly damage and outages. Easily ties into existing relays for a stronger safety program \n10:00AM – 10:15AM – Break \n10:15AM – 12:00PM – Presentation/Demos: \n\nSEL Blueframe – Secure OT Software Platform – Gregory Chernov \, Associate Application Engineer– Automation\n\nOne trusted software platform for substation visibility and control. Brings multiple OT applications together in a secure environment. \n  \n\nSEL Microgrid Solutions – PowerMAX – Fred Amuna – Engineering Manger 1 – Automation\n\nKeeps lights on with seamless transitions between grid and island mode. Balances renewables\, storage\, and diesel for reliable local power .Gives communities independence and resilience during outages. \n  \n\nMigration Strategy – 5 Series – Matthew Marotti \, Senior Application Engineer\n\nUpgrade older SEL relays without major rewiring. Adds faster protection\, more features\, and stronger security. Step-by-step migration reduces risk and costs for smaller utilities. \n12:00PM – 12:30PM – Lunch \n12:30PM – 3:00PM – Presentation/Demos: \n\nSEL Custom Panel Solutions – Swathi Patel \, Associate Sales Engineer\n\nFactory-built panels tailored to your exact system design. Cut engineering time and installation costs with ready-to-install solutions. Trusted SEL quality means fewer headaches for utility staff. \n  \n\nSEL 9 Series – Trevor Mattson\, Development Lead Engineer\n\nNext-generation protection with faster and smarter performance. Future-ready with strong cybersecurity and flexible communications. Designed to grow with your utility’s evolving needs. \n  \n\nCan Primary and Secondary Relays Be from the Same Manufacturer? – Raajas Joshi \, Associate Application Engineer – Protection\n\nThey work seamlessly together\, simplifying support and spares. Makes training and integration easier for smaller utilities. \n  \n3:00PM – Adjourn \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learn More About Your Host:\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories\, Inc. \nMaking Electric Power Safer\, More Reliable\, and More Economical \nSEL invents\, designs\, and builds digital products and systems that protect\, automate\, and control critical infrastructure around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability\, safety\, and cost. SEL\, a 100 percent employee-owned company that is headquartered in Pullman\, Washington\, has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. SEL provides unmatched technical support and customer service and a ten-year worldwide warranty. \n10 Tara Blvd Ste. 440\, Nashua\, NH 03062
URL:https://neppa.org/event/industry-day-hosted-by-schweitzer/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Day
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