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Monday, December 4 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Watts For Nothing: Technology To Power Events More Sustainably

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Technology that can significantly reduce or eliminate the need for portable power generators at live events is here today, and it’s surprisingly affordable, noise-free, emissions-free, and it creates a better experience for attendees and everyone involved. In this session we discuss the technology, its implementation, and the challenges involved in powering events using batteries and solar, diesel, and grid power to reduce the carbon footprint.
Speakers
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Richard Cadena

Trainer / Certified Entertainment Electrician, Academy of Production Technology
Richard Cadena is an ETCP Recognized Trainer and ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician with 35 years of experience in live event production. He is the author of Electricity for Entertainment Electricians & Technicians (3rd Edition), Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving... Read More →
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Neel Vasavada

Co-Founder, Overdrive Energy Solutions
 Neel Vasavada is a driving force in the movement to bring green technology to the events industry. His engineering background and experience with both sustainable energy and live entertainment led him to found Overdrive Energy Solutions.Since completing his mechanical engineering... Read More →

Monday December 4, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
TBA
  LDInnovation Conference, Lighting
  • about Neel Vasavada is a driving force in the movement to bring green technology to the events industry. His engineering background and experience with both sustainable energy and live entertainment business development has led him to found Overdrive Energy Solutions.<br><br>In 2003 he founded Apex Speed Technology, a provider of control systems and engineering consulting for prototype, research &amp; development and motorsports vehicle projects. Neel has also led business development for capital equipment suppliers and tech companies in live events since 2012. He led eps america—one of North America’s fastest growing production equipment suppliers of the last decade.<br><br>In 2022, Neel &amp; Overdrive have been revolutionizing the world of lighting &amp; sound by powering equipment for HBO, Apple TV, and many outdoor events using sustainable energy that can lower workload, add flexibility and saves costs for many productions.
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