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Louisiana Tech Day

May 2026

You are invited to join us for a special one-day technical event at one of three locations in Louisiana featuring power distribution product presentations, technical updates from industry leaders and networking opportunities. Attendees are also eligible to receive PDH credit. 

Who should attend?

End users, consultants, EPCs and integrators with experience in their field and responsibility for maintaining, specifying or installing power distribution and control equipment (such as switchgear and MV drives).

What you need to know:

  • Attendees are eligible for up to 6 PDH training credits. Check out the agenda for the topics covered.
  • These events are complimentary and include all meals
  • Same event three different locations - choose the one that works for you
  • Space is limited, register today!

Three dates and locations to choose from:

May 5

Sulphur, LA

  • 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
  • West Cal Arena, 401 Arena Rd., Sulphur, LA 70665

May 6

Baton Rouge, LA

  • 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
  • Eaton, 17100 Manchac Park Ln, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

May 7

Metairie, LA

  • 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
  • Copeland Tower, 2601 Severn Ave, Building A, Metairie, LA 70002

Product demos

Take advantage of the opportunity to interact with these Eaton product demos and learn about their latest features:

  • Low Voltage Switchgear – Advanced Monitoring & Protection
    Live demo of GearGard® environmental monitoring for low‑voltage switchgear, providing continuous monitoring of temperature, humidity, dew point, smoke, and dust. The lineup also features integral racking and our latest PXR‑35 trip unit for enhanced safety and reliability.
  • Intelligent MCC Demonstration
    Motor Control Center showcasing Power Defense™ breakers, Exertherm, drives, FlashGard, HMI, Ethernet connectivity, metering, C445, and additional smart components.
  • Fibrebond Virtual Facility Tour
    Virtual walk‑through of a pre‑engineered building solution, originally demonstrated at the Houston Tech Day.
 
  • Medium Voltage Solutions Preview
    Video demonstration of a sync transfer MV drive filmed at the Experience Center, plus a sneak preview of the latest Ampgard® platform.
  • Cybersecurity Demonstration
    Overview of cybersecurity concepts and protections for connected electrical infrastructure.
  • Brightlayer™ EPMS with Asset Analytics
    Demonstration of enterprise power monitoring and asset analytics delivering actionable insights and predictive value.
  • Showcasing Eaton’s Ohmic Voltage Sensing and Rogowski coil technology for accurate, real‑time voltage and current measurement.
  • Power Factor Correction Demonstration
  • Switchgear Modernization   
    • Modernizing Low‑Voltage Air Breakers
    • Upgrading Legacy ITE / ABB Starters
    • Extending the Life of Aging DHP Vacuum Breakers with Advanced DHP‑VR Technology
    • Enhancing VB1 VR+ Vacuum Breaker Performance

Agenda

7:45 - 8:30 am: Breakfast and demos

8:30 - 9:20 am: Advanced arc-flash protection, monitoring, & control in LV Switchgear applications

As the energy distribution market continues to evolve by promoting safer, more reliable, and more digital solutions – real-time monitoring and intelligent control continue to emerge as critical components to success. Join for a discussion around current and future trends in low voltage switchgear applications, codes and standards, and technology which enable this transition.

9:30 - 10:20 am: Power density in medium voltage systems: trends, applications, and design considerations

This presentation uncovers the surge in power density reshaping medium voltage systems.  Fueled by electrification, grid modernization, and industrial expansion, we will explore how rising voltage classes and current demands are transforming infrastructure.  From data centers to mega-factories, discover design consideration including insulation, footprint, and smart monitoring to help power the future..

10:30 - 11:20 am: Optimize large industrial projects by using sync transfer systems 

Sync transfer systems allow one VFD to control multiple motors.  Learn how to design and implement synch transfer architecture to reduce equipment costs and improve efficiency.

11:20 - 11:50 am: Demos

11:50 - 12:30 pm: Lunch 

12:30 - 1:20 pm: Modern Motor Control Centers

Discussion on what is a modern Motor Control Center and why it is not what came out 75+ years ago

1:30 - 2:20 pm: Power Factor Correction 

This presentation explains the fundamentals of power factor correction, including the relationships between active power (kW), reactive power (kVAR), and total power (kVA), and how poor power factor increases electrical demand, system losses, and utility penalties. It demonstrates how properly applied capacitor banks and harmonic considerations can improve power factor, reduce costs, free up electrical capacity, and deliver measurable financial payback for facilities.

2:30 - 3:20 pm:  Improving Maintenance Decisions Through Electrical Asset Health Monitoring 

This presentation introduces how integrated power and energy software, analytics, and services connect OT and IT assets to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability across industrial facilities. It shows how these digital solutions support NFPA 70B compliance, predictive maintenance, energy management, and operational outcomes by turning electrical and asset data into actionable insights.

3:00 - 3:50 pm: Power Quality

An overview of Power Quality and its impact on facility operation, with special consideration given to grounding, lightning protection, and switching transients.    

3:20 - 3:30 pm: Wrap-up

May 5

Sulphur, LA

  • 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
  • West Cal Arena, 401 Arena Rd., Sulphur, LA 70665

May 6

Baton Rouge, LA

  • 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
  • Eaton, 17100 Manchac Park Ln, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

May 7

Metairie, LA

  • 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
  • Copeland Tower, 2601 Severn Ave, Building A, Metairie, LA 70002