The Event Engineers & Facility Leaders Can’t Afford to Miss.
Join 65 industry leaders to gain exclusive energy saving strategies, earn CEUs, and see real results.
Free to attend, but seats are limited.
2026 Technical Training Symposium
Innovating Building Automation Together
- April 9, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
- Topgolf Charleston - 5000 Topgolf Way, North Charleston, SC
- Free (includes lunch & Topgolf Play)
Why Attend?
Building automation is evolving faster than ever. Customers, engineers, and contractors are under pressure to deliver smarter, more efficient, and more resilient facilities. Staying ahead means understanding the tools, strategies, and innovations that drive results today and tomorrow.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for:
- Building owners & facility managers
- Engineers & contractors (CEU’s available)
- Partners in electrical & mechanical trades
- Current and prospective Harris customers
The 2026 Technical Training Symposium is your opportunity to:
- Learn directly from industry experts and thought leaders
- Earn CEU credits for select sessions
- See real-world demos and success stories
- Connect with peers, partners, and the Harris Integrated Solutions team
- Enjoy a free, all-inclusive event (including lunch & Topgolf Play)
Whether you’re an industry veteran or new to building automation, you’ll walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately.
Event Highlights
Cybersecurity in BAS: Protecting your Assets - CEU eligible
Presented by Ken Gilbert, MBA, LEED AP Solutions Consultant
Company: Automated Logic Corporation
CEUs: 0.1 approved by IACET
Ken Gilbert serves as the Americas Solutions Consultant Managing Director for Automated Logic. In this capacity, he leads a team dedicated to collaborating with specifying consulting engineers, as well as ALC factory-authorized dealers and branches, to stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. His team also provides critical support to design engineers in developing project solutions, including specifications, sequences of operations, points lists, and flow diagrams.
Ken brings extensive industry experience to Automated Logic, having held a variety of roles in sales, engineering, and consulting. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology and completed his MBA at the University of Georgia in 2023. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Ken is actively engaged with ASHRAE and BACnet International. He resides in the Atlanta area with his family and their dog.
Five Steps to a Winning Energy Management Program - CEU eligible Pending
Presented by Billy Blackburn, ACEM – Strategic Business Development Manager and Tony Holcomb, ACEM – Energy Solutions Consultant
Company: Harris Integrated Solutions
Success Story: McLeod Hospital
A 30-year veteran of the HVAC and DDC Control Industry, Billy Blackburn, ACEM, is the Coastal Area Account/Business Development Manager for Harris Integrated Solutions.
He is a former factory certified centrifugal chiller technician and manager; is Allen Bradley PLC certified; and is a Network Plus and factory certified DDC control technician, trainer, and salesperson. Blackburn is based in Summerville, SC.
Tony Holcomb is an Energy Consultant with Harris Integrated Solutions. He is a retired Director of Maintenance and Operation for Georgetown County Schools in South Carolina. He served three years as Vice-Chairman for the Association of South Carolina Energy Managers, won South Carolina Energy Manager of the Year in 2016, and won South Carolina Energy Project of the Year in 2013.
To Holcomb, his biggest career accomplishment was not having to increase Georgetown County School District’s energy budget over 14 years, helping keep teachers employed and students learning.
DDC Control Systems in Healthcare: Designing for Operational Resilience, Failure Recovery, and Long-Term Maintainability - CEU eligible
Presented by Joe Tossing, Regional Sales Manager
Company: Automated Logic Corporation
CEUs: 0.1 approved by IACET
Joe Tossing is the North American Southeast Region Manager for Automated Logic, where he supports dealer and branch organizations in the application, deployment, and lifecycle execution of enterprise building automation systems. He brings more than 20 years of experience guiding complex, mission-critical infrastructure across healthcare, higher education, government, and regulated enterprise environments.
Joe’s career has been built in applied systems leadership—working at the intersection of engineering, operations, and business strategy. He is deeply fluent in direct digital controls (DDC), open-standards architectures, enterprise supervisory platforms, and cybersecurity-aware BAS design, with a focus on interoperability, risk reduction, and long-term operational resilience. His perspective is shaped by real-world execution: systems under load, portfolios at scale, and decisions where performance, uptime, and cost carry material consequences.
Interactive Q&A & Peer Discussion - Learn, share, and connect
Hosted by Kevin Kimberly, Strategic Business Development Manager / Engineer
Company: Harris Integrated Solutions
Kevin began his career with Carrier in Syracuse, NY in 1984, working in the Psychrometric Testing Labs as a Design Development Engineer. Over the years, he contributed to advanced projects including VRF alternative refrigerants, duct-free split algorithm testing, and earned two United States patents. His unique assignments included special projects such as the Inca Mummy Display Case Project.
He later advanced into project engineering and project management roles, focusing on Carrier Comfort Network (CCN), Carrier i-Vu and energy performance projects, before transitioning into sales leadership as Controls Sales Manager for the Northeast. Kevin then joined Automated Logic, where he supported national and strategic accounts across the hospitality, retail, and airline sectors.
Through the UTC Educational Program, Kevin earned a BS in Mechanical & System Design. After many years with ALC/UTC, he relocated south and joined Harris Integrated Solutions, as a Strategic Business Development Manager/Engineer.
Ready to Reserve Your Spot?
Don’t miss your chance to gain fresh insights, network with peers, and celebrate innovation with us.
Seats are limited to 65 attendees.
Registration closes on April 7, 2025 at 7PM EST.
Important:
Please be sure to click Submit below to complete your registration after adding attendees. If you do not click Submit, your ticket(s) will not be processed and you will not be registered for the event.
Once your registration is complete, registered attendees will receive a confirmation email with all event details. If you do not receive a confirmation email shortly, feel free to reach out to Rachel Woods at rachelwoods@harrisisi.com for assistance.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
- Location: Topgolf Charleston - 5000 Topgolf Way, North Charleston, SC
- Cost: Free (includes lunch & Topgolf Play)
Hotel Information
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport
5055 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC
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4875 Tanger Outlet Blvd, North Charleston, SC
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7424 Northside Drive, North Charleston, SC
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About Harris Integrated Solutions
For 60 years, Harris Integrated Solutions has been empowering customers to optimize comfort, efficiency, and sustainability through advanced building automation. This symposium is part of our commitment to education, innovation, and long-term partnership.
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