| THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 |
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Board of Directors Meeting
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2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Technical Committee Meeting
RSVP here to secure your attendance.
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| FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 |
| Morning |
Optional Morning Activities (separate registration and fees apply):
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2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Forum Registration & Info Desk Open
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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Partner Expo Set-Up & Video Recordings |
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Annual Forum First Timer Meeting & Networking
Sponsored by SSi Fire Solutions
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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Welcome Reception & Dinner - Beach Theme!
Welcome Reception Sponsored by BFPE International; Entertainment Sponsored by Great Lakes Building Systems, Inc.
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| SATURDAY, MARCH 1 |
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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Breakfast
Sponsored by Johnson Controls
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8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Partner Expo is Open |
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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Opening Session, Committee Updates, and Partner Expo Video Introductions
Brett Straten, FSSA President
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9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
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FSSA Technical Committee Update
Lee Kaiser, Technical Committee Chair and Tom Wysocki, Technical Director
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9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Spouse Breakfast
Sponsored by Fire Defense Equipment Co., Inc.
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10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
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Networking Break
Sponsored by Protectowire Co., Inc.
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10:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Keynote: Steve Nudelberg, On the Ball
Let’s Get On the Ball!
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch |
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Fire Protection
Presented by: Drew Slocum, Inspect Point
Sponsored by Janis Fire Systems
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2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Networking Break
Sponsored by Protectowire Co., Inc.
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2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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Data Center Design with ASD
Presented by: Scott Golly, Jensen Hughes & Brent Wilkins, Edwards
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| 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Hazard Analysis
Presented by: Lee Kaiser, ORR Protection Systems, Inc.
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Networking Reception with the Partner Expo
Sponsored by Wesco HMB
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Evening
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Open / Dinner On Your Own
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| SUNDAY, MARCH 2 |
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
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FSSA President's Council Breakfast
FSSA Past Presidents Only
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8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
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Breakfast
Sponsored by Johnson Controls
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8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Partner Expo is Open |
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
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Business Track 1: Social Media Strategies and Tools for Business Growth in 2025
Presented by: Kassie Meiler, Goat Social Media
Sponsored by Associated Fire Protection, Inc.
Technical Track 1: Gas Detection
Sponsored by Koorsen Fire & Security
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9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Coffee Networking Break |
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Business Track 2: Don't Get Burned: Stay Ahead of These Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law
Presented by: Melanie Webber, Fisher Phillips LLP
Sponsored by Associated Fire Protection, Inc.
Technical Track 2: NFPA 409 Update and Alternative Protection Technologies
Presented by: Todd Stevens, SEVO Industrial Fire Protection
Sponsored by Koorsen Fire & Security
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11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
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Coffee Networking Break |
11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
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Business Track 3: Managing Special Hazards Teams: Can Distance Make Them Stronger?
Moderated by: Tim Carman, Janus Fire Systems
Panelists: Kevin Ryan, Ryan Fire Protection; Brad Schottke, Everest Fire Protection; Chris White, Koorsen Fire & Security
Sponsored by Associated Fire Protection, Inc.
Technical Track 3: Explosion Protection for Combustible Dust and Vapor Applications
Presented by: David Grandaw, IEP Technologies
Sponsored by Koorsen Fire & Security
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12:20 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Partner Expo Breakdown |
| 12:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Lunch on Your Own
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2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Tournament Activity - Pickleball
All attendees, spouses, and Partner Expo participants are invited to join in the fun. There is no cost for this event, however donations will be accepted for the FSSA Educational Foundation. All donations received are 100% tax deductible.
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6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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President's Reception & Banquet
Business attire is recommended. Women: dresses, pantsuits, skirts, and tops. Men: Suits, sport coats or coat and tie.
Sponsored by BFPE International
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| MONDAY, MARCH 3 |
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Installer Division Breakfast Meeting
Scott Sherman, Installer Division Chair and Steve Rice, Installer Division Vice-Chair
Sponsored by Phoenix Fire Systems, Inc.
Installer Members, submit your topics for discussion here (login required)
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8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Manufacturer Division Breakfast Meeting
Rick Seidel, Manufacturer Division Chair and Stefan Sekula, Manufacturer Division Vice-Chair
Manufacturer Members, submit your topics for discussion here (login required)
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10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
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Networking Break
Sponsored by Victaulic
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10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Joint Division Meeting
Scott Sherman, Installer Division Chair and Rick Seidel, Manufacturer Division Chair
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Board of Directors Meeting |
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