The 28th Annual Beckwith Seminar will be held Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

The Beckwith Electric Protection & Control Seminar encompasses comprehensive discussions on safeguarding power plant assets and managing medium-voltage distribution systems. This event is a hub for education, collaboration, and networking, delving into the intricate technical facets of cutting-edge protection and control strategies.

Each participant will receive daily breakfast and lunch plus the opportunity to interact with our knowledgeable instructors in a casual classroom environment and at evening receptions. Participant interaction is encouraged to gain from the shared experiences of others. Opportunities to discuss needs-based case studies and examples will be available throughout the seminar.

Who should attend?

The seminar is designed for engineers, consultants, managers, and technicians at utilities, integrators, packagers and OEMs, as well as others who design, engineer, maintain and test protective systems, voltage/VAR control systems, and FLISR schemes. Relay technicians, and those responsible for testing and commissioning are encouraged to attend our Testing Lab Breakout Sessions.

• The Power Plant Protection Track would benefit those involved with protection of power plant assets in both utility, cogeneration, and heavy industrial environments, as well as those looking for a deeper background on the subject.
• The Distribution Protection & Control Track is designed for those who need a comprehensive understanding of the protection and control of medium-voltage, utility-type distribution systems, including solutions for the challenges due to the high penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER).

Seminar Location

The Beckwith Seminar will be held at the Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. (430 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767)

Opal Sands is a full-service waterfront resort within easy walking distance of the Clearwater Beach Walk’s shops and restaurants, with direct access to the white sand of Clearwater Beach. It’s also conveniently located one mile from its sister property, the Sandpearl Resort, where the Beckwith Seminar was held for over a decade.

Modern accommodations with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll have the perfect setting to unwind with luxurious rooms and bedding along with private balconies. The Opal Sands Resort is also connected to the Opal Sol Resort via a glass-encased sky-bridge. Guests receive exclusive access to the amenities of both resorts. Collectively, that translates to nine dining outlets, four sparkling pools, and the full-service luxury Opal Spa.

• Seminar Cost:
  • $1,550 per person
  • 15% group discount for 2+ attendees from the same organization.
• Accommodation Information:
  • $249 (Plus applicable state and local taxes)
  • Rate is for Arrival on Sunday, August 3, 2025, and Departure through Friday, August 8, 2025, subject to availability.

More information and online registration coming soon.