17-20 August 2025
The Venetian Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada

Sunday, August 17, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Attendee & Exhibitor Registration & Information

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:001

Credential Holders Lounge

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:003
Sponsored by:

Sunday, August 17, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Pre-Conference Masterclass: Designing Audiovisual Systems Using the ANSI/BICSI 007 Standard for Intelligent Buildings

  • Room: Bellini 2104
  • Session Number:009
SESSION SURVEY Member Price:  $185 Non-Member Price: $275 Explore AV infrastructure and the ANSI/BICSI 007 Standard for intelligent buildings. We’ll deep dive into “Must Have Technology” like AV over IP and video over twisted pair to meet current and long-term requirements. Learn about structured cabling for university rooms, UC spaces, and corporate facilities.... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Karl Rosenberg
Regional Applications Specialist
Extron
Tracks:

Sunday, August 17, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday, August 17, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-In

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:004

Sunday, August 17, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Standards: OSP Construction & Installation Workgroup Meeting

  • Room: Veronese 2504
  • Session Number:010

Sunday, August 17, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

BICSI EduTour: AREA15

  • Session Number:011
SESSION SURVEY Member Price:  $370 Non-Member Price: $550 Experience the Future of Immersive Technology at AREA15 Join us for an exciting tour of AREA15, where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled entertainment. This immersive experience highlights the innovative ICT infrastructure that powers interactive environments and building automation systems. On this tour we will visit the Illuminarium: A... ...read more...

Sunday, August 17, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Standards: ICT Lifecycle Management Workgroup Meeting

  • Room: Veronese 2504
  • Session Number:028

Sunday, August 17, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Standards: Power Facilities Workgroup Meeting

  • Room: Veronese 2504
  • Session Number:013

Sunday, August 17, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Pre-Conference Masterclass: Next-Gen AV Integration: Harnessing AV over IP in the ICT World

  • Room: Bellini 2104
  • Session Number:014
SESSION SURVEY Member Price:  $185 Non-Member Price: $275 AV over IP is transforming AV systems. This masterclass covers fundamentals like uncompressed vs. compressed video, HDMI and USB connectivity, and room control systems. It explores high-quality sound with DSPs, AV design for spaces like multipurpose rooms and esports arenas, and the importance of network... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Karl Rosenberg
Regional Applications Specialist
Extron
Tracks:

Sunday, August 17, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Standards: ICT Installation Workgroup Meeting

  • Room: Veronese 2504
  • Session Number:015

Sunday, August 17, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Professional Development Committee Meeting

  • Room: Bassano 2804
  • Session Number:017

Monday, August 18, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Credential Holders Lounge

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:020
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Information for RCDD® Candidates (See a BICSI certification staff member for details.) 1 - 1:30 p.m. - BICSI Ethics Committee Information Session...
Sponsored by:

Monday, August 18, 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Attendee & Exhibitor Registration & Information

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:018

Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-In

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:021

Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM

BICSI EduTour: Resorts World

  • Session Number:027
SESSION SURVEY Member Price:  $370 Non-Member Price: $550 Explore the Pinnacle of Luxury and Technology at Resorts World  Join us for an exclusive tour of Resorts World, where luxury meets innovation through state-of-the-art ICT infrastructure. This immersive experience highlights sophisticated systems that enhance comfort, security, and entertainment.  Suite Showcase: Luxury Lighting and Automation  Step into our... ...read more...
Tracks:

Monday, August 18, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Standards: Codes Workgroup Meeting

  • Room: Veronese 2504
  • Session Number:029

Monday, August 18, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Standards Committee Meeting

  • Room: Veronese 2504
  • Session Number:030

Monday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

First-Time Attendee Orientation

  • Room: Titian 2201 A
  • Session Number:031

Monday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Visitor Registration

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:032

Monday, August 18, 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Conference Call to Order and Opening Remarks

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:034

Monday, August 18, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

OPENING GENERAL SESSION

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:033

Monday, August 18, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Keynote Presentation - "Beyond 'Today's' AI" - Matthew Griffin

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:035
SESSION SURVEY In a world racing toward VUCA-Max - where volatility, uncertainity, complexity, and ambiguity reach unprecedented levels - "Beyond 'Today's AI" unlocks the extraordinary story of convergence, where emerging technologies collide to transform infrastructure, business, and society. Matthew Griffin, renowned futurist and author, reveals how the true future lies, not... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Keynote Speaker
Matthew Griffin
Leadership, Technology, and Geopolitics Expert

Monday, August 18, 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:036

Monday, August 18, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Women in BICSI Networking Event

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:127

Monday, August 18, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Exhibition & Reception

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:037

Monday, August 18, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

"What's New, What's It Do?" Presentations

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:038

Tuesday, August 19, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Credential Holders Lounge

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:041
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. - LinkedIn Optimization Consultations with Andreas Ramos (by appointment only). 10 a.m. - Mini Donut Specialty Break sponsored by AFL...
Sponsored by:

Tuesday, August 19, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Attendee & Exhibitor Registration & Information

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:039

Tuesday, August 19, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Keynote Presentation: "Smart-Cities, Space, and New Risk: The Future of Cyber Warfare in a Hostile World" - Don Ulsch

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:042
SESSION SURVEY The United States and the People’s Republic of China are Engaged in a war of Geopolitics, Global Economic Supremacy, Militarization, and a fight for limited resources on Earth. Smart-Cities, space, and advanced communication technologies define the coming challenges of maintaining critical information integrity as the world’s two largest economies... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Keynote Speaker
Don Ulsch
MacDonnell Ulsch Cyber Advisory LLC

Tuesday, August 19, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

ICT Field of Vision Presentation - Sponsored by CommScope; "The Need to Innovate Together to Lead"

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:043
SESSION SURVEY Conventional approaches can cause stagnation. In a dynamic landscape, the industry needs to explore new ways to tackle existing and emerging challenges. Innovation is the way for the customers to lead in their different vertical markets, and first-class manufacturers, partnering with installation companies, support that vision by listening to... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Luc Adriaenssens
Vice President of PLM and Research and Development
CommScope
Handout(s)
Sponsored by:

Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

ICT Field of Vision Presentation - Sponsored by CommScope; "Practical Considerations for AI Network Cabling"

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:044
SESSION SURVEY There are multiple options for cabling and connectivity for evolving AI networks. Pre-planning your approach can simplify and speed up initial installation and day two migrations. This presentation reviews considerations and options based on global site experience over the past several years....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Kenneth Hall, RCDD, NTS
Data Center Solutions Architect
CommScope
Handout(s)
Sponsored by:

Tuesday, August 19, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:045

Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Ribbon Mass Fusion Splicing Do's and Don'ts

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:048
SESSION SURVEY This 20-minute session will cover the best practices for ribbon/mass fusion splicing....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Andrew DeGidio
Senior Technical Manager
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tuesday, August 19, 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Qualification Testing vs. Certification Testing

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:049
SESSION SURVEY This 20-minute session will cover the difference between qualification testing and certification testing....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Tom Jallo, RCDD
Director of Business Development RCDD
Softing, Inc.
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Tuesday, August 19, 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Midspan Fiber Best Practices

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:050
SESSION SURVEY This 20-minute session will cover the best practices for using tools to create a midspan splice....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Wayne Bunce
Managing Sales Director, NA Operations
Jonard Tools
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Tuesday, August 19, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch on Your Own

  • Session Number:054

Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

The OT Network

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:057
SESSION SURVEY What is so special about the OT network? How is it different than IT? Why is it different?...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Dave Seiling, RCDD, Pe, PSP, CTS, PMP
Principal
Salas O'Brien
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Twisted and Light AV - AV Cabling

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:062
Speaker(s)
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Visitor Registration

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:063

Tuesday, August 19, 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM

Breaking Barriers with Photons: How Free Space Optics Are Shaping Tomorrow's Networks

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:058
SESSION SURVEY Discover how Free Space Optics (FSO) iarerevolutionizing connectivity with fiber-like performance - without the fiber. Offering greater range, throughput, and speeds up to 10 Gbps, FSO enables secure, high-speed, and flexible networks. From urban links to rural reach and 5G backhaul, FSO is reshaping broadband with photonic innovation....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Steve Harris
SVP Continuing Education
Learning Alliance Corporation
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Tuesday, August 19, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

Smart Data Centers: Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Enhance Efficiency, Reduce Costs, and Achieve Sustainability and ESG Goals

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:059
SESSION SURVEY This session equips leaders and ICT pros to harness AI for sustainable, efficient data centers. AI slashes energy 30%+ via predictive cooling/resource optimization, balancing workloads with ESG. Case studies show low-cost retrofits cut costs/carbon. Scalable to grids, manufacturing, telecom. Stakeholders transform challenges into innovation, aligning with regulations/investors, future-proofing for... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Manuel Vexler
Executive Director
AKFI
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Tuesday, August 19, 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:064

Tuesday, August 19, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Applied Lightning Learning - Sumitomo Electric Lightwave

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:065

Tuesday, August 19, 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:066

Tuesday, August 19, 2:15 PM - 2:35 PM

Comfort in Presenting – Part 1: The Preparation (Knowledge)

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:069
SESSION SURVEY Having the courage to submit a proposal to speak in front of an audience can be difficult for many. This three-part lightning learning session aims to ease the anxiety and instill comfort in presenting. Part 1 of three will encourage confidence in sharing your expertise, explore the use of... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Sean Kelly, RCDD
General Manager/Technical Director
Light Brigade
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Tuesday, August 19, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tuesday, August 19, 2:35 PM - 2:55 PM

Comfort in Presenting – Part 2: Engaging and Memorable (Understanding)

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:070
SESSION SURVEY Having the courage to submit a proposal to speak in front of an audience can be difficult for many. This three-part lightning learning session aims to ease the anxiety and instill comfort in presenting. Part 2 of three will highlight that you are the expert and people want to... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Sean Kelly, RCDD
General Manager/Technical Director
Light Brigade
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Tuesday, August 19, 2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

Comfort in Presenting – Part 3: The Act (Application)

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:071
SESSION SURVEY Having the courage to submit a proposal to speak in front of an audience can be difficult for many. This three-part lightning learning session aims to ease the anxiety and instill comfort in presenting. Part 3 of three addresses the importance of being yourself and not over rehearsing, eye... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Sean Kelly, RCDD
General Manager/Technical Director
Light Brigade
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Tuesday, August 19, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Applied Lightning Learning - Softing, Inc.

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:075

Tuesday, August 19, 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:076

Tuesday, August 19, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday, August 19, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Applied Lightning Learning - Jonard Tools

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:083

Tuesday, August 19, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Exhibition & Reception

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:084

Tuesday, August 19, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

"What's New, What's It Do?" Presentations

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:085

Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film, a Sphere Experience

  • Room: Sphere
  • Session Number:126
Join your BICSI peers on Tuesday, 19 August at 10 p.m. for V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film - a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience shown exclusively at Sphere. The concert film, directed by Morleigh Steinberg and The Edge, showcases the history-making and future-defining U2:UV show that played to over 700,000 fans from 100+ countries... ...read more...

Wednesday, August 20, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Attendee & Exhibitor Registration & Information

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:086

Credential Holders Lounge

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:088
Sponsored by:

Wednesday, August 20, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Visitor Registration

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:089

Wednesday, August 20, 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Inside or Out? Which Way Should Hook and Loop Be Installed?

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:092
SESSION SURVEY This 20-minute session will cover one of the biggest questions with hook and loop, which way should it be installed....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Brad Minter
Key Account Manager
Velcro USA, Inc.
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Wednesday, August 20, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Wednesday, August 20, 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

How Does Fill Ratio Work and Why Does It Matter?

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:093
SESSION SURVEY This 20-minute session will cover the how fill ratio is calculated and the impact it has on firestopping....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr  John Zalepka
Director of Training and Industry Engagements
Specified Technologies, Inc.
Speaker
Justin Mentuck
Product Manager
Specified Technologies, Inc.
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Wednesday, August 20, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Applied Lightning Learning - Velcro USA

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:098

Wednesday, August 20, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:099

Wednesday, August 20, 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Ribbon Mass Fusion Splicing Do's and Don'ts

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:094
SESSION SURVEY This 20-minute session will cover the best practices for ribbon/mass fusion splicing....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Andrew DeGidio
Senior Technical Manager
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:100

Wednesday, August 20, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Wednesday, August 20, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Applied Lightning Learning - Specified Technologies, Inc.

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:107

Wednesday, August 20, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Applied Lightning Learning - Sumitomo Electric Lightwave

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:108

Wednesday, August 20, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:109

Wednesday, August 20, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Distributed Edge Network Architectures for IT and OT Systems Using FMP, LVDC, and PoE

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:112
SESSION SURVEY Today’s public and private institutions face advancing technology demands and upgraded infrastructure, yet construction costs keep rising. A cost-effective, resilient solution converges IT and OT systems with sustainable, safe-to-touch DC power. This adaptable infrastructure powers both lighting and IT – unlimited amounts of data - allowing it to do... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Luis Suau
Chief Business Officer
Sinclair Digital Services, Inc.
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Wednesday, August 20, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday, August 20, 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM

Building Better Business—and Better Installs: Rethinking BD as a Tool for Elevating ICT Standards

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:113
SESSION SURVEY The channel is underutilized - and that’s a missed opportunity. This session makes the case for channel-wide business development as a tool for improving ICT quality. Learn how aligning messaging, engaging RCDDs early, and reframing value across the project lifecycle can change how infrastructure is delivered....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  David Barnwell, RCDD
Vice President - Global Business Development
ProenteQ Corporation
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Wednesday, August 20, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-Out

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:118

Wednesday, August 20, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

How to Improve Connectivity in Small to Midsize Venues Quickly and Cost-Effectively

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:114
SESSION SURVEY Reliable connectivity is vital for any organization to ensure productivity, security, and guest experience. Yet, small to midsize offices, hospitals, or schools may not be able to afford a full-scale DAS platform. This session will outline a fast, simple DAS deployment approach that uses “off-air” signal sources to deliver... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Doug Bierbower
SOLiD Americas Vice President of Marketing
Tracks:
Handout(s)

Wednesday, August 20, 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:119

Wednesday, August 20, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Future Focused: Navigating Beyond Today in ICT

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:121
SESSION SURVEY Join us for a comprehensive discussion centered on data center experience and the evolving landscape of technology. During this session, we will explore: Emerging industry technology trends to anticipate and leverage Current and future demands on connectivity, storage, and especially power, along with strategic planning insights for ICT professionals Key challenges on... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Chris Kinsey, RCDD, DCDC, RTPM, TECH, CT, CTS-D
Vice President
Elite Solutions, Inc.
Speaker
Dr.  Curtis Breville
Global Head of Liquid Cooling - AI Data Centers
ByteBridge
Speaker
Kit Gaines, RCDD, CTS
Construction & Technical Specialist
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Speaker
Mr  Zach Bowersox
VP of Engineering
Synfratech

Wednesday, August 20, 2:15 PM - 5:00 PM

CLOSING GENERAL SESSION

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:120

Wednesday, August 20, 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:122

Wednesday, August 20, 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

BICSI Cares Presentation and Door Prize Drawing

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:123

Wednesday, August 20, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Closing Keynote Speaker: "Together We Are Limitless" - Jeremy Poincenot

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:124
SESSION SURVEY Jeremy Poincenot is not your ordinary motivational speaker. With a powerful personal narrative, a little wit, and a strong inspirational message, he provides perspective to audiences and opens their eyes to see the power of interdependence in their lives, personally and professionally. After losing his sight at 19, Jeremy won three World Blind... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Keynote Speaker
Jeremy Poincenot
World Blind Golf Champion

Wednesday, August 20, 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Conference Wrap-up and Closing Highlights Video

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:125