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Conference Planning Guide
BICSI WINTER
Conference & Exhibition
Virtual Online Event • 28 February – 4 March 2021
Leading the Future for the Connected World
LIVE DATES: 28 February-4 March
ON-DEMAND: 4 March-4 April
Engaging, Interactive, Educational,
and Completely Virtual
BICSI is hosting its 2021 Winter Conference & Exhibition in a virtual format to
bring you the very best information and communications technology (ICT)
education and innovation that the industry has to offer. From 28 February-
4 March, enjoy an intuitive virtual experience with interactive features,
audio and video chat, networking opportunities, and much more.
The conference agenda offers educational presentations on a variety of
important topics being discussed by ICT professionals in the Connected
World. Some of these include:
5G Data Centers
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Smart Cities
Internet of Things (IoT) Audiovisual (AV)
Wireless and Distributed Optical Fiber and Passive
Antenna Systems (DAS) Optical Networks (PON)
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BICSI cannot wait to welcome you to the
2021 Virtual Winter Conference & Exhibition!
No matter your focus in the industry, the schedule has multiple presentations to suit your
interests. In addition, networking opportunities and the ability to connect with exhibitors will
give you the complete conference experience and offer insight into new ideas, products,
and solutions. Put all of this together, and the result is a conference that is well worth your
investment.
Best of all, this conference can be experienced from the comfort of your home or office,
from anywhere in the world. There is no software to download—you will just need internet
access and your preferred web browser. No matter where you are, you can completely
immerse yourself in ICT knowledge-building and technological advancements while
networking with colleagues from the other side of the globe.
Educational Content. Multiple Formats.
All at Your Fingertips.
Pre-Conference Masterclasses: Available Sunday and Monday via the Zoom platform, these
exclusive learning opportunities are a great way to take a deeper look at some of today’s hottest
ICT trends and topics. Masterclasses are available for an additional fee when you register for the
conference. See all Pre-Conference Masterclasses available on page 8-9.
General and Concurrent Sessions: Insightful presentations with real-world application are
scheduled Tuesday-Thursday, with the opportunity to personalize your conference experience
based on your individual interests and career needs. Presentations are delivered by respected
subject matter experts and cover multiple facets of ICT. See all General and Concurrent Sessions
on pages 9-13.
Exhibit Hall: The latest ICT technologies, solutions, and services await you in the Exhibit Hall. Exhibitors
from all backgrounds and verticals of the industry, including cable and access control manufactur-
ers, test and structured cabling equipment suppliers, data center design and maintenance specialists
and many more will be available to speak with you about how to integrate their solutions to elevate
your company’s portfolio. These are valuable industry connections that will benefit you in your
career. Visit bicsi.org/winterexhibitors for a complete list of exhibiting companies. Also, mark your
calendar to attend the “Exhibitor Experience Day” from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday, 1 March.
These conference hours are devoted exclusively to the Exhibit Hall and included in your confer-
ence registration. Take this time to explore the booths, speak with exhibitors, and learn about
the latest industry products and services.
Training Classes: Gain even more knowledge before to the conference by signing up for additional
virtual and in-person classroom training offered by BICSI from Monday, 22 February-Friday,
26 February. Course topics include cabling installation, telecommunications project management,
distribution design, and outside plant design. Visit to bicsi.org/wintertraining to see the training
classes available.
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What to Expect at the Virtual Conference
BICSI is using state-of-the-art technology to give industry professionals like you
the opportunity to continue their education and network with colleagues and
exhibitors in a completely virtual format. Here is what BICSI’s conference will look
like in a virtual format.
The Lobby is your hub for all things
CONFERENCE LOBBY Winter Conference. From the Lobby,
you will be able to access the
conference presentations, the
Exhibit Hall, and the Lounge. You
will also have easy access to the
conference information desk for
any help you may need. Quick
access banners will also take you
to secure sites to make your BICSI
Cares donation or to shop at the
BICSI Store to purchase publications
and BICSI branded clothing and
accessories. Beginning Wedneday,
3 March at Noon EST, you will also
be able view the annual BICSI
Awards Ceremony.
One of the most exciting features of any
EXHIBIT HALL BICSI conference is the bustling Exhibit
Hall, and the virtual Hall is truly the place
to be. During your visit, you will be able
to explore booths with the click of your
mouse. Exhibitors will be available to
live chat with you about their latest
products and services. Take time to
learn all you can from the exhibiting
companies and expand your network
of contacts, all at your own pace.
In addition to hours on Tuesday
and Wednesday, enjoy exclusive Exhibit
Hall hours during the “Exhibitor Experi-
ence Day” from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on
Monday, 1 March. Engage with indus-
try-leading exhibitors and create lasting
connections in a virtual environment.
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Welcome to the educational sessions!
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS This area is the interface for all tech-
nical and keynote presentations for
the conference, as well as the Annual
Business Meeting. Whether you are lis-
tening to an ICT subject matter expert
explain how to prepare your cabling
infrastructure for 5G or taking notes
from a keynote speaker on upcoming
technological advancements, you
will do it all in the conference audi-
torium. To maximize your conference
investment, presentations will also be
available on demand for you to go
back and watch any you may have
missed—or rewatch those that you
enjoyed the first time.
When it is time to take a break from
LOUNGE the learning or exhibits, spend some
time in the BICSI Lounge. Here, you
can meet up with colleagues in
a chat room and speak with BICSI
volunteers about their activities
or how to get involved yourself.
New to the Lounge is the Speaker’s
Corner, a special area where you
can learn about the conference
speakers and connect with them
in a chat room to ask questions.
BICSI staff will also be available in
the Lounge chat rooms to talk to
you about training, certifications,
publications, and everything
in-between.
Win Prizes by Learning and Networking
Make the Virtual Winter Conference even more fun by participating in the
Gamification aspect of the event. Here is how it works:
• For each session you attend, and for each exhibitor booth you visit, you will earn points.
• There will be a leaderboard showing who is topping the race for the most points.
• At the end of the conference, the top point-earners will win great prizes, such as gift cards
or electronics.
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KEYNOTES
Opening Keynote Mid-week Keynote Closing Keynote
Jeremy Witikko Doug Mouton Jessica Holmes
Tuesday, 2 March Wednesday, 3 March Thursday, 4 March
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. – Noon
Opening Keynote
“The World is Flat…Well, at Least the Building Network Is!”
Jeremy Witikko | Global Director of Smart Buildings | Cisco |
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Now more than ever, sustainable building designs are at the forefront of every developer’s, constructor’s, and
owner’s next big project. The return on investments for creating dynamic, intelligent spaces can be “funded”
by net-zero, or even net-positive designs that are easier to spec, deploy, and commission with a DC-Micro
grid and structured cabling. You cannot automate that which is not connected, and it is exponentially easier
to connect tens of thousands of things using the same design than it is to keep track of duplicate and disparate
materials and procedures. A single converged network can power, connect and secure buildings systems with
PoE in ways never previously imagined, driving complexity and cost out of projects and simplifying the on-going
operations while creating the smartest and most agile spaces to keep up with the changing world.
About Jeremy Witikko
Jeremy leads the Global Smart Building team at Cisco and is accountable for their overall got-to-market strat-
egy. With hundreds of Smart Buildings projects under their belt, the Cisco Smart Buildings team is finely tuned to
reduce costs while improving the outcomes in Smart Buildings. Jeremy has extensive experience in innovation,
leadership, and IT consulting across multiple industries, including consumer package goods, aerospace, retail,
financial, medical device, and manufacturing. He has more than 20 years of experience in providing advisory
services to executives and helping define a vision and with pragmatic approaches to execution. Jeremy has
degrees in Materials and Science Engineering, as well as an MBA in Strategy from the University of Minnesota.
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Mid-week Keynote
“Construction Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, and Technology Innovation”
Doug Mouton | Vice President, Global Datacenter Construction | Microsoft |
Redmond, Washington, USA
The scale, growth and expansion of the datacenter industry has raised new and important questions to the
forefront around safety, diversity, and worker welfare. Within the industry, safe, ethical projects are not just
moral obligations, but have also proven to deliver better. Doug offers his thoughts on shared values safety,
diversity & inclusion, and worker welfare, and how collectively the industry can come together to empower
people and organizations to do more and set a higher standard for the datacenter industry. Doug will also
share how Microsoft is leveraging technology to advance the construction industry.
About Doug Mouton
Doug is responsible for datacenter construction execution for all Microsoft datacenters. He belongs to
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations + Innovation organization (CO+I) and leads a global organization of around
300 procurement and construction management professionals and outsourced staff. Doug manages
an annual Capital budget of US$4 billion. At any time, there are around 25,000 workers executing on the
construction of our datacenters around the globe. Doug’s team is responsible for the safe and ethical
execution of construction and procurement of all Microsoft datacenters, ensuring customer demands are
met while remaining competitive in the market from a cost and schedule perspective. Doug holds a bachelor’s
degree in architecture from the University of Louisiana and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army
War College.
Closing Keynote
“Power Laughs: Using Humor to Build Resilience”
Jessica Holmes | Celebrated Comedian, Author, and Mental Health Advocate |
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Stress is a part of life, especially with the triggers a pandemic brings, but leaving it unchecked can affect your
team’s morale and ultimately your bottom line. Using humor and other simple coping mechanisms can improve
the emotional wellbeing of individuals and ultimately the companies they work for. We are more likely to live
healthy, productive lives if we maintain our physical and emotional resilience, and this laugh-out-loud presen-
tation offers simple, achievable steps to help others go from treading water to reigniting their spark. Jessica
proves that comedy is more than an entertainment form; it is a powerful filter through which you can navigate
stressful situations, empowering you to recover from setbacks and face challenges more easily.
About Jessica Holmes
Beloved comedian Jessica Holmes has been a perennial favourite on Royal Canadian Air Farce for 15 years
and has brought the house down opening for giants such as Ellen DeGeneres, Russell Peters, Jerry Seinfeld,
and Oprah Winfrey. Her hilarious take on life’s challenges, as well as her unique knack for skewering celebrities,
have had audiences in stitches. Her customized emcee and entertainment presentations — which include
motivation and wellness — are always a hit.
Behind the laughter though, Jessica — like millions of others — has struggled both with post-partum depression
and, as she puts it, “regular, run-of-the-mill, garden-variety depression”. Hoping to help end the stigma around
mental health issues, she openly shares her personal stories with the humor she’s known for, bringing light —
and laugh-out-loud laughter — to what can often be a dark topic.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The conference will be held in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Presentation descriptions and additional information
can be found online at bicsi.org/winterschedule.
Topic: ICT Professional Development
Sunday, 28 February 2 – 5:30 p.m.
“Fiber’s Role in Smart Buildings – Considerations
PRE-CONFERENCE MASTERCLASSES for Deployment and Testing”
(additional registration fee) 3 CECs
• Jim Davis – Fluke Networks –
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Everett, Washington, USA
“Fundamentals of Passive Optical LAN” - Day 1 of 2 • Rodney Casteel, RCDD, DCDC, NTS, OSP –
12 CECs (when attending the full two-day class) CommScope – Shakopee, Minnesota, USA
• Matt Miller – AECOM – Baltimore, Maryland, USA • Rob Gilberti – AFL – Duncan, South Carolina, USA
• Chad Hines – ITConnect Inc. – • Romain Tursi – EXFO –
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
• Thomas Ruvarac – Association for Passive • Tyler Vander Ploeg, RCDD – VIAVI Solutions –
Optical LAN – New York, New York, USA Bothell, Washington, USA
Topic: Optical Fiber & Passive Optical Networks (PON) Topic: Intelligent Buildings/Smart Cities/IoT
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
“Transforming Team Communication: Discover Monday, 1 March
Your Leadership Voice”
3 CECs
• Skot Waldron – Buford, Georgia, USA PRE-CONFERENCE MASTERCLASSES
(additional registration fee)
Topic: ICT Professional Development 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
“Fundamentals of Passive Optical LAN” - Day 2 of 2
2 – 5:30 p.m. 12 CECs (when attending the full two-day class)
“Data Center Risk Assessment 101” • Matt Miller – AECOM – Baltimore, Maryland, USA
3 CECs • Chad Hines – ITConnect Inc. –
• Moises Levy – DCMETRIX – Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Boca Raton, Florida, USA • Thomas Ruvarac – Association for Passive
Optical LAN – New York, New York, USA
Topic: Data Center
Topic: Optical Fiber & Passive Optical Networks (PON)
2 – 5:30 p.m.
“The World’s Focusing More Than Ever on 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sustainability—and Here’s Why RCDDs Should, “Designing for PoE Lighting and Automation”
As Well” 6 CECs
3 CECs • Tyler Andrews – PoE Texas – Austin, Texas, USA
• Annie Bevan – Superior Essex Communications – • Luis Suau – Luis Suau Consulting –
Atlanta, Georgia, USA Plantation, Florida, USA
• Jason Finnegan – Legrand – • Hannah Walker, RCDD – Sinclair Digital LLC –
New London, Connecticut, USA Fort Worth, Texas
• Patty Lloyd – Leopardo Companies – • Donald Walker – Newcomb & Boyd –
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA Atlanta, Georgia, USA
• Annalise Dum – JLL – Chicago, Illinois, USA
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• Larry Jones – Baird, Hampton & Brown Inc. –
Fort Worth, Texas, USA Tuesday, 2 March
• Andy Rittenhouse – Somfy Systems –
Dayton, New Jersey, USA
• Joseph Herbst – PoE Texas – Austin, Texas, USA 9:15 – 11:30 a.m.
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Topic: Power over Ethernet
9:15-9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Conference Call to Order and Opening Remarks
“Installing AV Learning Spaces for Streaming and
9:30-10:30 a.m.
UC Platforms in the New Normal”
3 CECs
OPENING KEYNOTE:
“The World is Flat…Well, at Least the Building
• Karl Rosenberg – Extron – Anaheim, California, USA
Network Is!”
• Jeremy Witikko – Global Director of
Topic: Audiovisual
Smart Buildings – Cisco
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
“Evolving ICT Practices for Smart Buildings”
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
3 CECs
• Henry Franc, RCDD, OSP – Belden Canada LLC –
ICT Field of Vision Presentation
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
• F. Patrick Mahoney, RCDD – Direct Supply Inc. –
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
“Next Generation Networks”
• Joshua Seawell – Sumitomo Electric Lightwave –
Topic: Intelligent Buildings/Smart Cities/IoT
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Topic: Optical Fiber & PON
“Exhibitor Experience Day” –
Virtual Exhibit Hall Open 11:30 a.m. – Noon
BREAK/EXHIBIT VIEWING
2 – 5:30 p.m.
“High-Density Optical Infrastructure Challenges 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
of Tomorrow’s Modern Data Center” EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
3 CECs
• Sean Adam – AFL – Westford, Massachusetts, USA Noon – 1 p.m.
• Lucas Mays – AFL – Duncan, South Carolina, USA CONCURRENT SESSIONS (choose one)
• Kevin Clayton – AFL – Duncan, South Carolina, USA “10Mb/s Single-Pair Ethernet for Building and
Industrial Automation”
Topic: Data Center • Ronna Davis – CommScope –
Henderson, Nevada, USA
2 – 5:30 p.m. • Bob Voss – Panduit Corp. – St. John, Indiana, USA
“From Smart City to Smart Community: Bridging the • Todd Harpel, RCDD – Berk-Tek –
Digital Divide for Safer, More Intelligent Communities” a Leviton Company –
3 CECs New Holland, Pennsylvania, USA
• Carrie Goetz, RCDD, NTS – StrategITcom, LLC – • Theo Brillhart – Fluke Networks –
Brandon, Mississippi, USA Everett, Washington, USA
Topic: Intelligent Buildings/Smart Cities/IoT Topic: New & Emerging Applications
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“Implement, Adopt and Effectively Use “Practical Lightning Mitigation
Data Intelligence in the Built Environment” • Jerry Hogan – Solara Technical Sales –
• Todd Boucher, RCDD – Leading Edge Design Spearfish, South Dakota, USA
Group – Enfield, New Hampshire, USA
• Bill Moten – Leading Edge Design Group – Topic: ICT Professional Development
Enfield, New Hampshire, USA
“What You Need to Know About
Topic: Intelligent Buildings / Smart Cities / IoT Single-Pair Ethernet”
Presented in both German and English
“An Examination of Compensation Trends • Konstantin Hüdepohl – Softing, Inc. –
Among ICT Professionals” Haar, Germany
• Patrick McLaughlin – Cabling Installation
& Maintenance – Nashua, New Hampshire, USA Topic: New & Emerging Applications
• Mark Mullins – Fluke Networks –
Everett, Washington, USA 3:30 – 3:45 p.m.
BREAK/EXHIBIT VIEWING
Topic: ICT Professional Development
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
“Green Building Codes, Standards, Rating/ CONCURRENT SESSIONS (choose one)
Certification Systems and Metrics” “What is CBRS, and How Can I Seize the Opportunity
• Kevin Cheong, RCDD, P.Eng., LEED AP – at Hand?”
Powertech Labs Inc. – • Mark Niehus, RCDD – Connectivity Wireless
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Solutions – Duluth, Georgia, USA
• Scott Rahim – Connectivity Wireless Solutions –
Topic: ICT Professional Development Duluth, Georgia, USA
1 – 2:30 p.m. Topic: New & Emerging Applications
LUNCH/EXHIBIT VIEWING
“The Last Hurdle: Overcoming Cost Objections
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. for IoT Smart Buildings”
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (choose one) • Kim Johnson – Igor – Des Moines, Iowa, USA
“Analytics: Discovering a World of Possibilities” • Hannah Walker, RCDD – Sinclair Digital, LLC –
• Geoffrey Bauer, ESS – Axis Communications, Inc. – Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Rockford, Illinois, USA • McKenzie Hughes, RCDD – The Siemon Company –
Canton, Georgia, USA
Topic: New & Emerging Applications • Shelley Hurtig – SAS – Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
• Carol Everett Oliver, RCDD, DCDC, ESS – CEO
“Your Intelligent Building is Only as Smart as the Communications – Cape Coral, Florida, USA
Physical Layer Infrastructure That Lies Beneath”
• Steven Bornfield – Chatsworth Products, Inc. – Topic: Intelligent Buildings/Smart Cities/IoT
Agoura Hills, California, USA
• Bree Murphy, RCDD – Oberon, Inc. – “Grounding System Design and Testing for
State College, Pennsylvania, USA Critical Facilities”
• Roy Whitten – Lyncole XIT Grounding –
Topic: Intelligent Buildings/Smart Cities/IoT Torrance, California, USA
Topic: ICT Professional Development
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“Getting Ready for Present and Future Bandwidth
Needs: How to Deal with Legacy Multimode Fiber” Wednesday, 3 March
Presented in both French and English
• Kevin Lengle – CAILABS – Rennes, France 9 – 11:30 a.m.
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Topic: Optical Fiber & PON
9:15 – 9:30 a.m.
4:45 – 5 p.m. BICSI Annual Business Meeting
BREAK/EXHIBIT VIEWING
9:30 – 10:30 a.m
5 – 6 p.m. MID-WEEK KEYNOTE
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (choose one) “Construction Safety, Diversity & Inclusion,
“Evolution to 5G” and Technology Innovation”
• Eric Toenjes – Graybar – St. Louis, Missouri, USA • Doug Mouton – Vice President, Global
• Art King – Corning Optical Communications – Datacenter Construction – Microsoft
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Redmond, Washington, USA
• Darla Braun – CommScope –
Richardson, Texas, USA 10:30 – 11 a.m.
• Marc Knapp – Notora – Alpharetta, Georgia, USA ICT Field of Vision Presentation
Topic: New & Emerging Applications
“Assessing Smart Buildings: Start Smart & Design “Returning to the Office – The Post Covid
Smart, Future Smart” Network Strategy”
• Brian Davis, RCDD – Corning Optical • Morne Erasmus – CommScope –
Communications – Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Richardson, Texas, USA
• Luke Lucas – T-Mobile – Bellevue, Washington, USA
• Dan Michaud – ARUP – Chicago, Illinois, USA Topic: Intelligent Buildings/Smart Cities/IoT
• Ryan Garner, RCDD – RYCOM –
Toronto, Ontario, Canada 11 – 11:30 a.m.
ICT Field of Vision Presentation
Topic: Intelligent Buildings/Smart Cities/IoT
“Enough is Enough: What is the Right Test Type
for Your Application” “Edge-to-Edge Optical: It’s Not Just for Data
• Mike Bunning, RCDD – Softing, Inc. – Centers Anymore”
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA • Ron Wells – Corning Optical Communications –
Overland Park, Kansas, USA
Topic: ICT Professional Development
Topic: Optical Fiber & PON
“A Huge Disruption in Networking: Artificial Intelli-
gence, Automation and the End of Dashboards” 11:30 a.m. – Noon
• Jussi Kiviniemi – Juniper Networks – BREAK/EXHIBIT VIEWING
Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland
11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Topic: Wireless & Distributed Antenna Systems EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
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Noon – 1 p.m. “Looking at In-building Systems Through
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (choose one) a Public Safety Lens”
“Challenges and Solutions for Extending Advanced • Dennis Burns – Advanced RF Technologies,
HDMI & Digital AV Connections Beyond 10 Meters” Inc. (ADRF) – Burbank, California, USA
• Joseph Cornwall – Legrand –
New Port Richey, Florida, USA Topic: Wireless & Distributed Antenna Systems
Topic: Audiovisual “Increasing Cabinet Quantity in the Data Center
by Means of Improving Wire and Air Distribution”
“If You Thought Ribbon Was for Data Centers Only – • William Collier – Interstitial Systems, Inc. –
Think Again!” Esterel, Quebec, Canada
• Lucas Mays – AFL – Duncan, South Carolina, USA
Topic: Data Center
Topic: Optical Fiber & PON
3:30 – 3:45 p.m.
“Preparing for Wi-Fi’s Evolutions” BREAK/EXHIBIT VIEWING
• Mark Davis – CommScope –
Sunnyvale, California, USA 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (choose one)
Topic: Wireless & Distributed Antenna Systems “Installing AV Learning Spaces for Streaming
and UC Platforms in the New Normal”
“To the Edge and Back: What 5G Rollouts Mean • Karl Rosenberg – Extron –
for Data Center Networks” Anaheim, California, USA
• Dave Mullen – Leviton Network Solutions –
Bothell, Washington, USA Topic: Audiovisual
Topic: Data Center “Are You Getting What You Paid For? How to Read
Cable Certification Test Results”
1 – 2:30 p.m. • Jim Davis – Fluke Networks –
LUNCH/EXHIBIT VIEWING Everett, Washington, USA
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Topic: Optical Fiber & PON
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (choose one)
“The Convergence of Sound Masking, Voice “Becoming an Integrator in Wireless”
Communication and Loudspeaker Technologies” • Eric Toenjes – Graybar – St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Shannon Geronimo – Biamp Systems –
Beaverton, Oregon, USA Topic: Wireless & Distributed Antenna Systems
Topic: Audiovisual “Structured Cabling is Making a Comeback in
Hi-Speed, Low-Latency Data Center Deployments”
“Keeping It Clean: The Importance of Connector • James Young - CommScope - Blue Mountains,
End Face Cleanliness” Ontario, Canada
• Arelis Soto – Corning Optical Communications –
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Topic: Data Center
Topic: Optical Fiber & PON 4:45 – 5 p.m.
BREAK/EXHIBIT VIEWING
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5 – 6 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (choose one) Thursday, 4 March
“Audio, Video and Networking – Changing
at Warp Speed – What You Need to Know Now” 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• James Colquhoun – Avidex Industries, LLC – CLOSING GENERAL SESSION
Bellevue, Washington, USA
9:30 – 10 a.m.
Topic: Audiovisual ICT Field of Vision Presentation
“Duplex Optical Connector Evolution for Next
Generation Networks”
• Stuart Melton – US Conec –
Hickory, North Carolina, USA
• Nilson Gabela – Corning Optical “Not Another POE Presentation! Nope…Your Business
Communications – Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Can’t Afford to Miss This…”
• Jim Toepper – EtherWAN –
Topic: Optical Fiber & PON Anaheim, California, USA
“Things to Understand Before Shopping Topic: New & Emerging Technologies
for a Cellular Solution”
• Art King – Corning Optical Communications – 10 – 10:30 a.m.
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA ICT Field of Vision Presentation
• Derek Whitehurst - Corning Optical Communica-
tions - Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Topic: Wireless & Distributed Antenna Systems “Communications Infrastructure for the 21st Century –
“Proposed Requirements for the Edge Data Is It Just Taken for Granted?”
Center Environment” • Olaf Storaasli – Dura-Line Corporation –
• Jacques Fluet – Telecommunications Industry Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Association – Arlington, Virginia, USA
Topic: New & Emerging Technologies
Topic: Wireless & Distributed Antenna Systems
10:30 – 10:45
Save The Date! BREAK
10:45 – 11 a.m.
BICSI Cares Presentation and Door Prize Drawing
BICSI Fall 11 a.m. – Noon
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Conference & Exhibition “Power Laughs: Using Humor to Build Resilience”
• Jessica Holmes – Celebrated Comedian,
22-26 August
Author, and Mental Health Advocate –
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2021 Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Conference Wrap-up
Register at bicsi.org/winter I pg. 13Get Your All-Access Pass: Register Today Complete your registration online today at bicsi.org/winterreg. Or contact BICSI by email at bicsi@bicsi.org or by calling +1 813.979.1991 or 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) for assistance with registration. All pricing is listed in U.S. dollars. Registration for the 2021 BICSI Winter Conference includes all conference materials, admittance to conference sessions (general and concurrent) and exhibits. The registration fee does not include admittance to Pre-Conference Masterclasses. Pre-Conference Registration Pricing BICSI Member: $799 Nonmember: $999 Canadian Member: $575 SIMS Member: $675 SIMS Nonmember: $725 Pre-Conference Masterclass Registration 2-Day Full Day Half-Day BICSI Member: $400 BICSI Member: $200 BICSI Member: $100 Nonmember: $600 Nonmember: $300 Nonmember: $150 Exhibit Hall Visitor Passes Exhibit Hall Visitor passes for entrance into the virtual exhibit hall are available at no charge. This will allow access into the virtual exhibit hall to view exhibit booths, have live chats with exhibitors and gather information and files in a swag bag. Visit bicsiwinter.vfairs.com to register for your Exhibit Hall Visitor Pass. Continuing Education Credits Conferences are an ideal time to earn the continuing education credits (CECs) needed for certification renewal. A BICSI credential holder that attends the Winter Conference will be awarded a total of 16 CECs. In addition, the event satisfies the RCDD conference attendance requirement. Additional CECs can be earned by registering separately for one or more Pre-Conference Masterclasses and/or Pre-Conference virtual training classes. All CECs earned from attending the Winter Conference and/or Pre-Conference events will appear on your transcript approximately 30 business days after the conference. For complete CEC information, visit bicsi.org/wintercecs. BICSI Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, and Virtual Programs Code of Conduct By registering for the BICSI Winter Conference, you acknowledge you have read and agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy and Virtual Conference & Events Terms and Conditions. Visit bicsi.org/virtualcode for details. pg. 14 I 2021 BICSI Winter Virtual Conference & Exhibition
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Virtual Winter Conference?
Immerse Yourself in ICT
Experience the full conference: attend educational sessions and keynotes where
subject matter experts will discuss the latest trends in ICT, including 5G, Power over
Ethernet (PoE), Smart Cities, the Internet of Things, and more. You’ll also be able
to spend time networking with other virtual attendees and explore the interactive
Exhibit Hall without any distractions.
Engage with Exhibitors
You are just a few clicks away from the latest technologies and advancements in
ICT with the virtual Exhibit Hall. Many top names in ICT innovations will be available
for you to interact with to learn more about their products and services.
Attend More Sessions
All conference sessions will be available for 30 days after the conference, so you
can go back and view any you missed. This on-demand feature adds even more
value to your conference registration.
Continuous Global Networking
Share ideas and observations one-on-one or group chat with ICT professionals
from around the world, even during live-streamed presentations.
Virtual Games
Climb to the top of the Leaderboard and win prizes by attending sessions, visiting
with exhibitors, and taking advantage of conference features.
No Travel Time or Expenses
Save valuable travel time and money when you eliminate gas, plane fare, and
hotel expenses.
Convenient and Safe
Attend from the comfort and safety of your home or office with just your
computer and headset or speakers.
ANTITRUST
BICSI believes strongly in competition. U.S. antitrust laws are the rules under which our competitive system operates. It is BICSI’spolicy
to comply in all respects with the antitrust laws.
Association meetings or workshops by their very nature bring competitors together. Accordingly, it is necessary to avoid discussions
of sensitive topics. Agreements to fix prices, allocate markets, engage in product boycotts and to refuse to deal with third parties are
automatically illegal under the antitrust laws. It does not matter what the reason for the agreement might be.
Accordingly, at any association meeting discussions of prices (including elements of prices such as allowances and credit terms), quality
ratings of suppliers, and discussions that may cause a competitor to cease purchasing from a particular supplier, or selling to a particular
customer, should be avoided. Also, there should be no discussion that might be interpreted as a dividing up of territories. An antitrust
violation does not require proof of a formal agreement.
A discussion of a sensitive topic, such as price, followedby action by those involved or present at the discussion is enough to show
a price-fixing conspiracy. As a result, those attending an association-sponsored meeting should remember the importance of avoiding
not only unlawful activities, buteven the appearance of unlawful activity.
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Conference & Exhibition Level Sponsors
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About BICSI
BICSI is a professional association supporting the advancement of the information and
communications technology (ICT) profession and currently serves more than 26,000
members and credential holders. BICSI is the preeminent resource for the Connected
World. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, BICSI membership spans nearly 100 countries.
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