Surge Protective Devices Committee

Meeting Agenda & Minutes

Agendas and Minutes (Member site – requires an IEEE iMeet account)

https://ieee-sa.imeetcentral.com/spdc/home

2026 Meetings

Upcoming:

April 20 – April 24, 2026 – Sand Key Beach, FL (Clearwater Beach, FL)

  • Location/Hotel: Sheraton Sand Key Resort
    1160 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
    Room Rate: $229 per night
    Last day to book: Monday, March 23, 2026
  • Meeting Schedule:  https://teamup.com/ksxfimvzcz8ojokqsi
  • Meeting Registration Link:  https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/512677
  • Hotel Registration Link:  Book your group rate for IEEE PES-SPDC APR2026
  • IMPORTANT
    As of early February, we have exceeded the number of available rooms for at least one night at the Sheraton Sand Key (meeting hotel). We have secured a discounted overflow group rate at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key (across the street). Details below.

    Overflow Hotel Registration Link:  IEEE PES-SPDC 2026 Spring Meeting Overflow

    Overflow Hotel: Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key

    Group: IEEE PES-SPDC 2026 Spring Meeting Overflow
    Booking deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026 (after this date, group rate/availability is not guaranteed)

    Rate & required fees (please read)

    • Group rate:$299/night(Bay View Suite)
    • Resort fee:$15/night + tax(separate from room rate)
    • Taxes:13%(subject to change)

    Cancellation policy

    • Cancel ≥72 hours before arrivalto avoid a 1-night room + taxcharge (no-shows also charged 1-night room + tax).

    Resort fee includes (highlights)

    • Beach chairs + umbrella (up to 2 guests/day)
    • Enhanced Wi-Fi
    • Bike rental (2 hours/day, up to 2 guests)
    • Paddleboard or kayak (1 hour per stay, up to 2 guests)

    Parking (overnight; separate from room rate/taxes)

    • Self-parking:$25/day(+ tax)
    • Valet:$30/day(+ tax)

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Archive:

September 29-October 2, 2025 – Franklin, TN

Meeting Location: Schneider Electric, 6700 Tower Cir #700, Franklin, TN 37067
Hotel Location: Drury Suites, 1874 W McEwen Dr, Franklin, TN 37067
Room Rate: $135 per night
Last day to book:  August 29, 2025

May 4-10, 2025 – Sand Key (Clearwater Beach), FL

  • Location/Hotel: Sheraton Sand Key Resort
    1160 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
    Room Rate: $219 per night
    Last day to book:  April 13, 2025

October 1-3, 2024 – Frisco, TX

Location/Hotel: Hyatt House Frisco
2875 Parkwood Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Room Rate: $140 per night
Booking: We’ve secured a group rate at the Hyatt House Frisco. Please use the following link and reservation code to book your room:

 

April 22-26, 2024Chicago, IL

Location:  Sargent & Lundy Chicago Headquarters – 55 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Hotels in the area:

    • Palmer House Hilton – 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603 (across the street) – Discount code is 0483101
    • Silversmith Hotel – 10 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
    • Hampton Inn Majestic – 22 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
    • Chicago Athletic Association – 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
    • Arlo Chicago – 168 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601