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2026 CGC SFPE - Annual Tradeshow - RSVP Today!

  • 18 Sep 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Alabama School of Math And Science, 1255 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36604
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  • FREE!
    Attendee who plans on staying all day from breakfast coffee through lunch.
  • FREE!
    For attendees who plan to come, maybe even start the day with Coffee, but not stay for lunch.

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The Central Gulf Coast presents its Fourth Annual Tradeshow on Friday, September 18, 2026. Once again, we are excited to partner with the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science in the heart of Mobile to bring together professionals from every corner of the fire protection industry for a full day of education, networking, and hands-on demonstrations.

This event is designed to:

  • Expand our collective understanding of current fire protection products, codes, technologies, and the science behind fire and life safety.
  • Strengthen relationships among engineers, contractors, manufacturers, distributors, vendors, code officials, first responders, facility owners, and other industry professionals.
  • Inspire and engage the next generation of fire protection professionals through student participation and interaction with industry leaders.
  • Provide exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees with valuable opportunities to increase their visibility, develop new business relationships, and connect with potential clients, employers, and partners.

Building on the success of previous years, the 2026 program features six technical sessions presented in two concurrent tracks, along with a dedicated Lunch & Mini Expo for networking and visiting exhibitors. The afternoon concludes with an expanded Outdoor Equipment Show featuring live demonstrations of fire protection equipment and technology.


Schedule:

Time Location Event
7:45-8:45 Gym Sign In, Coffee, & Welcome
9:00-9:50 Auditorium Gulf States Engineering - Dr. Tom Wade
A Concept Model for Treating Cancer Utilizing FPE Techniques
9:00-9:50 Media Room SAFE Fire Detection - Nicole Reilly
Air Sampling for Energy Storage and Battery Energy Storage Systems
9:00-9:50 Gym Victaulic - Kevin Kelly
Hybrid Technology and the New Standard NFPA 770
10:00-10:50 Gym Johnson Controls Ansul - Michael Ragsdale
Transitioning to Non-Fluorinated Foam
10:00-10:50 Auditorium Telgian Engineering & Consulting - Ralph E. Bless, Jr.
Performance Based Fire Protection Using Large Scale Fire Testing
10:00-10:50 Media Room Space Age Electronics - Michael Ventola
Smoke Control Pathway Survivability
11:15-12:50 Gym Tradeshow / Lunch
1:00-1:50 Auditorium Interactive Panel
Hollywood vs. Reality: How Wrong Do the Movies Get Fire Protection?
2:00-3:00 West Campus Outdoor Equipment Show
3:00-4:00 Gym Closing Remarks / Booth Breakdown

Contact: Scott Peach, PE, FPE, Chapter President  Emai: sp@sp.engineering

Mailing Address:

C/O David Shuford, Chapter Treasurer

4480-B Halls Mill Rd.       Mobile, 36693

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