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Events

05/15/2012 Introduction to UTC TELECOM 2012 (free Webinar)

This Webinar is for first time attendees and new members attending UTC TELECOM 2012 this May. It's an opportunity to get a quick introduction to the conference to better plan your time as well as a refresher course on the many aspects of UTC. We will push to keep this session to 45-minutes to prepare you for attendance at UTC's Annual Conference. Join UTC staff as we make sure you get the most of your UTC TELECOM 2012 experience.
05/20/2012 UTC TELECOM 2012

UTC's Annual Conference - UTC TELECOM 2012 - and exhibit - UTC EXPO 2012 - is being planned for the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida.  We hope you can join us!
05/23/2012 2012 Fiber Optic Training and Certification


The need for qualified fiber designers, planners, managers and supervisors is growing. Secure your space to earn certification in this area of telecommunications!
The Utilities Telecom Council Fiber Optic Professional (FOP ) certification program is intended to identify the professional competence of industry professionals in the growing utility fiber optics industry.
 
The Level 2 training being offered will take place on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 and will cover selecting, specifying, planning, integrating, and designing fiber optic communication systems for utility applications. This one-day technical primer consists of fiber optic transmission theory, types of optical fibers, fiber optic system design parameters, fiber optic cable types, termination and splicing, design considerations, cable management alternatives, underground route design, ADSS cable system design, OPGW cable system design, optical testing requirements, test results interpretation, standards and codes, and fiber optic safety considerations.
 
Target Audience: Designers, Planners, Managers and Supervisors.
 
The Level 3 training being offered will take place on Thursday, May 24, 2012. Completion of Level 2 is a requirement for this course. The course will cover optical theory, optical fiber, active devices, regeneration, optical multiplexing, dispersion, chromatic dispersion, polarization and test equipment.

Target Audience: Advanced System Designer and Planners

06/19/2012 2012 Critical Infrastructure Communications Policy Summit

09/10/2012 2012 Canadian Utility Telecom Conference

09/19/2012 2012 Combined Region 1 & 2 Meeting

This year for the first time UTC has combined the meetings of UTC Regions 1 & 2 to create a regional event that spans the entire Northeast Region.  This event, created by popular demand, will promote exhibit space for key vendor partners that serve utilities in the Northeast Region and feature regional specific educational sessions and case studies.  All utilities that operate in these two regions are encourage to join us for this groundbreaking event.   It’s a great opportunity to connect with other utility telecom and IT professionals and share best practices as well as streamline your vendor meetings to plan for current and future projects.   If you have any program suggestions, please send them to meetings@utc.org as the program is still being finalized.  
10/04/2012 2012 Region 10 Fall Technical Meeting

Tempe, Arizona is the place to be October 4 - 5, 2012 to for the Region 10 Fall Technical Meeting. Join utility members from electric, gas and water companies as they discuss up-to-date technological issues. Hear about the new pilots and equipment being used at utilities in your region while learning what is just around the corner from local vendor partners.

The meeting will showcase:

  • Region specific education
  • Future-looking technology
  • Networking with colleagues

We welcome program suggestions. Please send them your ideas to meetings@utc.org as the program is still being finalized.

10/11/2012 2012 Region 4 Meeting

Your Great Lakes Region is excited to present the Region 4 Fall Meeting. This two day meeting will bring together utilities from around the Great Lakes area for education, utility case studies and networking. Connect with members from electric, gas and water companies as they discuss new technological advances.

The meeting will showcase:

  • Region specific education
  • Future-looking technology
  • Networking with colleagues

We welcome program suggestions. Please send them your ideas to meetings@utc.org as the program is still being finalized.

10/25/2012 2012 Region 8 Fall Technical Meeting

Join the members of the Rocky Mountain Region in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Region 8 Fall Technical Meeting. This one-day meeting will maximize your out of office time by providing information on case studies, regulatory issues and the latest technology.  This meeting provides a perfect opportunity to network with other electric, water and gas utility members.

The meeting will showcase:

  • Region specific education
  • Future-looking technology
  • Networking with colleagues

We welcome program suggestions. Please send them your ideas to meetings@utc.org as the program is still being finalized.