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CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Monday – Tuesday, March 17 - 18

PowerTest 2008 is a conference designed to inform and educate those involved with electrical power system testing and maintenance. Targeted for personnel who work in electric utilities, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and governmental facilities, PowerTest is your single source for new products and services, technical presentations involving best practices for electrical maintenance and safety procedures, codes, and standards. Additionally, conference participants will learn about tried-and-true electrical testing techniques as well as emerging technologies now available for analysis of electrical power systems and infrastructure.

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Schedule at a Glance

Schedule at a Glance: An Overview of PowerTest 2008 with Convenient Quick Links to Event Information

Sunday, March 16
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Registration Desk Open
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	PowerDB Users Group Meeting Open to all!
5:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.	Swampin' and Stompin' Tour
Monday, March 17
7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Registration Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.	Keynote/Welcome
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Spouse/Guest Tour
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Conference Tracks Safety, Equipment, Reliability
2:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Frequency of Maintenance Tests Symposium
5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	New Product Forum
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Welcoming Reception
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.	Hospitality Suite – Megger
Tuesday, March 18
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Registration Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Panel Sessions Hazard Risk Analysis, Cables, Circuit Breakers
12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Trade Show and Luncheon
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Hospitality Suite – Group CBS
Wednesday, March 19
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.	Half-day Seminars
1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Half-day Seminars
Thursday, March 20
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.	Half-day Seminars
1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Half-day Seminars

Other Conference Essentials

Technical Conference Papers
All registered conference attendees will automatically receive the technical conference papers on CD ROM. Attendees that would like the printed papers in addition to the CD ROM will need to mark the appropriate line on the registration form. Preordering is recommended as there will be a limited supply!

Social Pass
Available to spouses or guests of registered attendees only. We encourage all spouses and other guests to enjoy the surroundings of the conference. The social pass allows your spouse or guest to join you at the non-technical conference functions, the Welcoming Reception on Monday and the Exhibitor's Luncheon on Tuesday.

CTDs
NETA Certified Technicians – Gain applicable field expertise from leading industry professionals while earning up to 28 CTDs*!

* 12 CTDs awarded for attendance March 17th and 18th,
* 16 CTDs awarded for completion of 4 half-day seminars March 19th & 20th

Conference Shirts
Order by February 16!
These top-quality, generously cut, 100 percent cotton, short sleeve, polo-style shirts are embroidered with the PowerTest conference logo. Preordering by February 16 will ensure receipt of your shirt at the conference. Orders received after February 16 may not arrive until after the conference.