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• 2026 CGC SFPE - Annual Tradeshow - RSVP Today!

  • When
    18 Sep 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Alabama School of Math And Science, 1255 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36604
  • Spaces left
    255

  Register

  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 seven technical sessions presented in 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
  8:00-8:50	Media Room	HCT - Jeff Bonkoski NFPA 18A Encapsulator Agents: Revolutionizing Contemporary Fire Protection
  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

  Show details
• 2026 CGC SFPE - Annual Tradeshow: Corp. Sponsors & Speaker Applicants ONLY

  • When
    18 Sep 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Alabama School of Math And Science, 1255 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36604
  • Spaces left
    38

  Register

  Sponsors and Speakers: Click on "REGISTER" button at left to reserve your place!

  Thank you for your interest in the tradeshow. This registration is ONLY for:

  • Company sponsorships for Vendor Spaces ($500) and 

        - and- 

  • Speaker Applications for Presentations ($750)

  Note that if you are not already registered as a member with CGC, during your registration you should likely choose "Friend of CGC" (a no-cost, no obligation membership) as your membership type.

  The Central Gulf Coast presents its Fourth Annual Tradeshow on Friday, September 18, 2026. 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.

  
  

  
  

  • Schedule:

    Time	Location	Event
    7:45-8:45	Gym	Sign In, Coffee, & Welcome
    8:00-8:50	Media Room	HCT - Jeff Bonkoski NFPA 18A Encapsulator Agents: Revolutionizing Contemporary Fire Protection
    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

  Show details