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NBAA-BACE 2026
2026-10-20 00:00 - 2026-10-22 23:59 UTC | Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States
NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) 2026. Americase booth TBD. The world’s most powerful business aviation event featuring aircraft displays, education sessions, and industry networking.

The Battery Show North America
2026-10-12 00:00 - 2026-10-15 23:59 | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, Michigan, 48226, United States
The Battery Show North America. Americase booth 3508. North America’s largest advanced battery and EV technology event, featuring 1,300+ exhibitors and 21,000+ attendees.
Join Americase International Leadership and Industry Experts for a Critical Panel on Battery Containment and Thermal Runaway Mitigation
Battery engineers, safety officers, and logistics leaders: don’t miss this high-impact panel discussion on the next generation of lithium battery containment. As energy density climbs and deployment scales across transportation, storage, and grid applications, containment design can no longer be an afterthought; it has to keep pace with the chemistry. This session brings together engineers, operators, regulators, and front-line responders to break down what containment actually looks like in practice, and how the definition of “safe and compliant” is shifting in real time.
Session Title: Engineering Containment for the Next Generation of Batteries: Mitigating Thermal Runaway in Transport and Storage
Session Type: Panel Discussion
Track: Battery Chemistry, Materials & Cell Innovation
Theme: Battery Safety
Moderator: John Redman, COO, Americase International
Panelists:

Chris Egloff, Chief Revenue Officer, Americase International
Kendall Egloff, Sr. Analyst of HazMat Transport and Compliance, Toyota Motor North America
Ryan Paquet, President, HazMat Safety Consulting (part of Americase International)
Jun Shin, Executive Partner, Power-Metric
Dalan Zartman, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Security Agency

Day & Time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 1:00pm-1:45pm ET
Location: Huntington Place (Detroit, MI) — session/room to be confirmed on the show planner
Learn more: Battery Show North America 2026 | Engineering Containment for the Next Generation of Batteries
Visit Americase at Booth 3508
Beyond the panel stage, Americase International will be on the show floor all four days at Booth 3508, where the team will showcase the containment and storage solutions behind the conversation happening in the session above.
Stop by Booth 3508 before or after the panel to continue the conversation on battery containment, or to see the engineering behind the solutions the panelists reference on stage.

Panelist & Moderator Backgrounds

John Redman (Moderator) serves as COO of Americase International, where he oversees operations across the company’s containment, testing, and regulatory compliance businesses, including HazMat Safety Consulting and Fulcrum Testing.
Chris Egloff is Chief Revenue Officer at Americase International, where he works closely with OEMs, logistics providers, and battery manufacturers to align containment engineering with real-world transport and storage requirements.Chris is co-author of Mastering Lithium-Ion Battery Safety.
Kendall Egloff serves as Sr. Analyst of HazMat Transport and Compliance at Toyota Motor North America, bringing an OEM perspective on how large-scale automotive operations manage lithium battery classification, transport, and regulatory compliance.
Ryan Paquet is President of HazMat Safety Consulting and brings over 20 years of leadership in hazardous materials transportation safety, regulatory policy, and international standards development. He is a former Director of the Approvals and Permits Division at PHMSA (U.S. Department of Transportation), has represented the U.S. at the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, and is co-author of Mastering Lithium-Ion Battery Safety.
Jun Shin is Executive Partner at Power-Metric, focused on the materials science and engineering side of battery safety and performance.
Dalan Zartman is Chief Executive Officer of Energy Security Agency, with a front-line perspective on emergency response, risk mitigation, and incident command for battery-related hazards.

Session Description
As battery energy density climbs and deployment scales across EVs, stationary storage, and industrial applications, the question is no longer if containment matters — it’s whether containment systems can keep up. This panel brings together engineers, operators, regulators, and front-line responders to break down what lithium battery containment actually looks like in the real world.
From thermal runaway behavior across different chemistries to the material science behind effective transport and storage design, panelists will explore how containment engineering, regulatory compliance, and emergency response intersect. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of what “safe and compliant” actually requires today — and how those goalposts continue to move as the industry scales.

Key Topics Include:

How thermal runaway behavior differs across battery chemistries and formats
Engineering and material science considerations for effective containment design
Regulatory and compliance expectations for battery transport and storage
OEM perspectives on managing HazMat compliance at scale
Front-line incident response and risk mitigation strategies for battery-related hazards
Where containment standards and best practices are headed next

Why Attend This Session?

Hear directly from engineers, OEM compliance leaders, regulators, and emergency responders in one panel
Get a practical, cross-disciplinary view of containment — not just theory, but what’s actually deployed in the field
Understand how thermal runaway risk translates into real transport and storage design requirements
Learn how evolving regulations and containment standards may affect your product design, supply chain, and risk exposure
Network with peers tackling similar battery safety and compliance challenges on the Battery Show North America show floor

This session is ideal for battery and pack design engineers, EHS and safety officers, HazMat compliance and logistics professionals, regulatory affairs teams, and emergency response personnel working across the battery and EV supply chain.

FAQs
Q: Who should attend this session?
A: Engineers, safety officers, compliance professionals, and logistics leaders involved in the design, transport, storage, or emergency response planning for lithium batteries and battery-powered systems.
Q: What makes this panel different from a typical technical session?
A: The panel deliberately combines perspectives that don’t usually share a stage together, including containment engineering, OEM compliance, regulatory policy, materials science, and front-line emergency response, to give a full-picture view of what containment requires in practice.
Q: Will the session address specific chemistries or formats?
A: Yes. Panelists will discuss how thermal runaway behavior and containment requirements vary across different battery chemistries and formats relevant to transport and storage.
Q: Is there time for audience questions?
A: The panel format is designed to include audience interaction, giving attendees the chance to raise questions specific to their own products, operations, or compliance challenges.
Q: How does this connect to the broader Battery Show North America program?
A: This session sits within the Battery Chemistry, Materials & Cell Innovation track and the Battery Safety theme, complementing the show’s broader focus on the technologies and practices shaping safe, scalable battery deployment.

Sold, Shipped, and Out of Compliance: The Dangerous Goods Crisis Hidden Inside E-Commerce
2026-10-06 11:00 - 12:00 | LinkedIn Live (Virtual)
Millions of dangerous goods ship non-compliantly every day—and the platforms may not legally be responsible. Yet.
From a garage seller shipping butane on a passenger aircraft to a major platform spending $30M to drive third-party compliance—e-commerce has a dangerous goods problem that’s hiding in plain sight. This session examines the regulatory gap that allows marketplace platforms to avoid shipper liability, the real-world enforcement challenges PHMSA and DOT face at scale, and what leading companies are doing to get ahead of this issue before regulators close the loophole. Positive, solutions-forward framing featuring Walmart’s internal compliance investment as a model.

Guest Speakers:

Ryan Paquet
Mike Pagel (HSC — DHL eCommerce and e-commerce clients)
Veronica, Walmart DG Representative

For E-Commerce Platform Managers, Marketplace Compliance Teams, 3PL / Fulfillment Directors, Retail Operations Executives, Small Business Owners Shipping Regulated Products

Inside the Room Where the Rules Are Written: The ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel Explained
2026-09-08 11:00 - 12:00 | LinkedIn Live (Virtual)
Fewer than 20 people in the world write the rules that govern what goes on every commercial flight. Three of them are in this webinar.
Most DG professionals live by ICAO’s Technical Instructions—but almost none know how those rules are actually made. This session goes inside the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel: how members are nominated, how standards are debated, and how decisions that affect global aviation cargo move from proposal to regulation. With three former panel members — including a former Chair and Vice Chairman — sharing firsthand perspective, this is a rare look at international regulatory process from the people who shaped it.

Guest Speakers:

Duane (former ICAO DG Panel Vice Chairman)
Bob Richard (former ICAO DG Panel Chair / Vice Chairman)
Dave Brennan (former IATA Representative, private consultant)

For Aviation Safety Professionals, Cargo and Ground Handling Managers, Airline Compliance Teams, DG Trainers, Logistics Executives, and Policy Advocates

MEDevice Boston 2026 | MedTech Innovation Expo
2026-08-26 12:30 - 13:15 | Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (Formerly BCEC) Boston, MA, 415 Summer St, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Join Industry Expert Ryan Paquet for Critical Insights on Lithium Battery Regulations and their Impact on Battery-Powered Medical Devices
Medical device manufacturers and innovators: Don’t miss this essential session on the evolving global regulations shaping the safe transport of lithium battery-powered devices. As lithium-ion technology powers more life-saving and life-sustaining medical innovations, understanding international compliance is key to avoiding disruptions, ensuring patient safety, and bringing products to market faster.

Session Title: The Global Logistics of Lithium Battery-Powered Devices
Presenter: Ryan Paquet, President, HazMat Safety Consulting (part of Americase International)
Day & Time: Thursday, August 26th from 12:30pm
Location: Innovation Spotlight Theater 1.0 (Boston Convention & Exhibition Center)
Learn more: MEDevice Boston 2026 | The Global Logistics of Lithium Battery-Powered Devices

Ryan Paquet Bio
Ryan Paquet brings over 20 years of leadership in hazardous materials transportation safety, regulatory policy, and international standards development. Formerly Director of the Approvals and Permits Division at PHMSA (U.S. Department of Transportation), he has represented the U.S. at the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and led global efforts on lithium battery standards. He is actively involved with the Medical Device Transport Council (MDTC), UN Informal Working Group on Lithium Batteries, and co-author of Mastering Lithium-Ion Battery Safety.

Session Description
The Medical Device Transport Council (MDTC) holds observer status at the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts for the Transport of Dangerous Goods and actively participates in its working groups on lithium battery classification and transport. An ongoing working group is developing a comprehensive framework that will influence testing, classification, and global transport requirements for lithium batteries and powered devices. In this focused 45-minute session, Ryan Paquet will unpack the current work of the UN Subcommittee, key proposed changes, and their direct implications for medical device manufacturers. Attendees will gain actionable insights on compliance strategies, risk mitigation, and how to navigate these developments to maintain efficient global supply chains while prioritizing safety and innovation.
Key Topics Include:

Latest updates from the UN Subcommittee and MDTC initiatives
Impacts on testing, classification, and shipping of lithium battery-powered medical devices
Practical considerations for manufacturers, including state-of-charge, packaging, and exemptions
Strategies to align with evolving international standards (UN, DOT, IATA, ICAO, and more)
Real-world examples and forward-looking recommendations for lithium battery-powered medical device compliance

Why Attend This Session?

Stay ahead of regulatory shifts that could affect product design, testing, logistics, and time-to-market
Learn directly from a former PHMSA leader and UN delegate with deep lithium-ion and medical device transport expertise
Network with peers facing similar challenges in the Innovation Spotlight Theater environment
Gain practical takeaways to strengthen your supply chain resilience amid growing demands for lithium power

This session is ideal for regulatory affairs professionals, quality engineers, supply chain managers, product developers, and medical technology executives responsible for global commercialization of battery-powered devices.
FAQs
Q: Who should attend this session?
A: Professionals involved in the design, manufacturing, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or global logistics of lithium battery-powered medical devices. It’s especially valuable for teams preparing for upcoming UN framework changes.
Q: What makes this session timely?
A: Ongoing UN working groups are actively shaping new rules on lithium battery classification and transport. These changes will have worldwide ripple effects on medical device shipping, testing requirements, and patient access to critical technologies.
Q: Will the session cover specific regulatory bodies or standards?
A: Yes. Ryan will address the UN Subcommittee, MDTC efforts, and alignments with DOT, IATA, ICAO, and other key frameworks, with emphasis on practical application for lithium-ion battery-powered medical devices.
Q: Is there an opportunity for audience interaction?
A: Absolutely. The session format includes dedicated time for Q&A, allowing attendees to ask specific questions relevant to their products or markets.
Q: How does this connect to broader MedTech innovation?
A: Safe, compliant logistics enable faster innovation and global deployment of advanced medical technologies including those powered by lithium-ion batteries. Understanding these regulations helps teams focus on design and patient outcomes rather than compliance roadblocks.

2026 OCP APAC Summit
2026-08-11 00:00 - 2026-08-12 23:59 | TaiNEX2 – Taipei City, Taiwan, No. 2, Jingmao 2nd Rd, Sanzhong Village, Nangang District, Taipei City, 115, Taiwan
From Compliance to Deployment: Lithium-Ion Safety and Handling Across the APAC Supply Chain
7 Floor – 701F

Join Americase International and Industry Experts for a Practical Look at Lithium-Ion Battery Compliance Across the Data Center Supply Chain
OCP members and data center operators: as lithium-ion deployment scales across APAC data centers, proper handling and regulatory compliance can’t be an afterthought bolted on at the end of a build-out — they have to be engineered into the supply chain from the start. This panel brings together regulatory compliance, emergency response, and hyperscaler-side program management perspectives to give attendees a clear, practical view of what compliant lithium-ion battery handling actually looks like in operation, grounded in the findings of a newly published white paper on lithium-ion battery regulatory compliance and safety.
Session Title: From Compliance to Deployment: Lithium-Ion Safety and Handling Across the APAC Supply Chain
Session Type: Panel Discussion
Panelists:

Ryan Paquet, President, HazMat Safety Consulting (HSC; a division of Americase International) — global dangerous goods and lithium compliance specialist covering storage and transportation compliance

John Redman, Chief Operation Officer, Americase International—30+ years experience at Toyota and General Motors, UN Delegate

Dalan Zartman, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Security Agency (ESA) — incident management and emergency response for lithium-ion battery emergencies
TBD — hyperscaler-side program management for lithium battery deployment

Moderator: Joel Chakkalakal, CEO, Critical Risk Solution
Day & Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 4:30pm-5:00pm
Location: TaiNEX 2, Taipei City, Taiwan — 7 Floor-701F
Session Description
As lithium-ion battery deployment accelerates across APAC data centers — powering everything from backup power systems to on-site energy storage — the margin for error on handling, storage, and transport compliance keeps shrinking. This panel walks through what’s actually required at each stage of the supply chain: regulatory compliance and classification (HazMat Safety Consulting), emergency response and incident management (Energy Security Agency), and hyperscaler-side program management (Meta/Delta), with Americase International’s containment engineering woven in as a real-world example of how proper handling gets built into the supply chain, not bolted on after the fact.
The conversation is grounded in the findings of a newly published white paper, Requirements for Energy Storage Systems Used in Data Centers, developed by Open Compute Project (OCP) with HazMat Safety Consulting as a co-author. Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of the compliance and mitigation considerations that support safe, scalable lithium-ion deployment — and where the industry still has gaps to close.

Key Topics Include:

What the white paper’s findings mean for proper handling, storage, transportation, and incident response across the Li-ion battery supply chain
Regulatory classification and compliance requirements for lithium-ion batteries in transport and storage
Emergency response and incident management planning for lithium-ion battery events
How hyperscalers translate compliance requirements into program-level decisions at scale
Where containment and packaging engineering fits into a compliant, resilient supply chain
Practical mitigation considerations for operators scaling lithium-ion deployment across APAC facilities

Why Attend This Session?

Get a practical, end-to-end view of lithium-ion compliance — from classification and transport through storage and incident response
Hear from a primary contributor to a newly published white paper on lithium-ion battery regulatory compliance and safety
Understand how compliance requirements are being operationalized by hyperscalers already managing lithium-ion programs at scale
Learn how proper handling and containment get engineered into the supply chain, not treated as an afterthought
Connect with peers across the OCP community facing similar battery safety and compliance challenges as deployment scales

This session is ideal for data center infrastructure and facilities teams, battery and power program managers, EHS and safety officers, regulatory and compliance professionals, and anyone responsible for lithium-ion battery deployment, storage, or emergency preparedness within the OCP community.

FAQs
Q: Who should attend this session?
A: OCP members and data center professionals involved in the sourcing, deployment, storage, transport, or emergency response planning for lithium-ion batteries — including facilities, EHS, procurement, and program management teams.
Q: What makes this panel different from a typical safety session?
A: It’s grounded in a specific white paper — bringing together the people who wrote it (HazMat Safety Consulting), the people who respond when things go wrong (Energy Security Agency), and the people managing lithium battery programs inside hyperscale operators (Meta or Delta), moderated by the team that engineers containment solutions to support all three.
Q: Will the session reference the white paper directly?
A: Yes. The panel is built around the white paper’s findings on proper handling, storage, transportation, and incident response across the lithium-ion battery supply chain, with panelists unpacking what those findings mean in practice.
Q: How does this connect to the broader OCP Summit program?
A: As lithium-ion deployment scales across APAC data centers, compliance and proper handling directly affect uptime, safety, and risk exposure — making this a practical complement to the Summit’s broader infrastructure and power programming.

The Hidden Cost of Non-Compliance: Making the Business Case for Safety Investment
2026-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 | LinkedIn Live (Virtual)
One PHMSA violation can quietly crush your business. Fines. Shutdowns. Soaring insurance. Reputational damage. Even forced closure.
Compliance isn’t a cost center — it’s a competitive edge.
Join Ryan Paquet (President of HazMat Safety Consulting and former Director of the Approvals and Permits Division at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and Jerry Cox (Attorney & ex-U.S. Senate Counsel on Transportation Safety) for:
The Hidden Cost of Non-Compliance: Making the Business Case for Safety Investment
Real case studies (Braille Battery lithium fire + FedEx aircraft). Actionable financial models to justify safety spend.
Perfect for: CEOs, CFOs, Compliance Leaders, Investors & Mid-Level Hazmat Managers.

Technology Innovation: Avoiding Regulatory Pitfalls in Product Development
2026-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 | LinkedIn Live (Virtual)
Integrate regulatory thinking into product development from the earliest concept stage. This webinar explores how proactive planning prevents costly redesigns and accelerates market entry. Speakers: Barbara Lantry-Miller (Senior Consultant, HazMat Safety Consulting, 30+ years EHS experience) and Mike Pagel (Formerly with PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Information Center).

Pyrotechnics and Fireworks Safety: Regulatory Compliance and Dangerous Goods Expertise
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 | LinkedIn Live (Virtual)
When the show must go on, safety and compliance must lead the way. Join HazMat Safety Consulting and the American Pyrotechnics Association University (APAU) for a discussion on the regulatory framework governing fireworks and pyrotechnic materials, including practical strategies for maintaining compliance and reducing operational risk.

Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles, Inc. (COSTHA)
2026-05-03 00:00 - 2026-05-08 23:59 | The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, 5401 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85250, United States
COSTHA 2026 Annual Forum and Expo. Attend our training session, Packaging Requirements for Lithium Batteries by Ground, Air, and Water, on Monday, May 4, 2026, 8am-12pm. This course will review and discuss the different types of packaging to be used to transport lithium batteries by ground, air, and water transportation, covering regulations, UN specification packaging, and non-specification packaging requirements.

MRO Americas 2026
2026-04-21 00:00 - 2026-04-23 23:59 | Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr, Orlando, Florida, 32819, United States
MRO Americas 2026: Celebrating 30 Years of Aviation Excellence. Americase booth 1200. The premier aviation maintenance conference with 17,000+ attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors.

Data Center World
2026-04-20 00:00 - 2026-04-23 23:59 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
Attend our panel, The Day Two Imperative: Automating Operations Beyond the Build, with speakers including: Joel Chakkalakal (Director of Data Centers & Sustainability, Americase, LLC.), Jacob Cummings (Vice President of PHS West, PHS West), Rob Lawson-Shanks (CEO, MOLG), Avir Kalva (Director of Data Center Automation, Microsoft). The data center industry is expanding at a breakneck speed, driven by the demands of AI and cloud computing. This panel will address the urgent need for robotic automation in data center operations to manage this new scale.

Risk Reduction and Root Cause Analysis: Lessons Learned from Real Incidents
2026-04-14 11:00 - 12:00 | LinkedIn Live (Virtual)
Learn from others’ mistakes before they become yours. When hazardous materials incidents occur, identifying the true root cause is critical to preventing recurrence and strengthening safety programs.
Join our upcoming LinkedIn Live webinar to explore systematic approaches to incident investigation, root cause analysis, and turning lessons learned into meaningful safety improvements. Drawing on case studies from major hazardous materials incidents, this session will highlight how disciplined investigative methods and regulatory insight can help organizations reduce risk and improve compliance.
Featured speakers:
• Paul Stancil — Former Senior Hazardous Materials Accident Investigator, NTSB
• Bob Richard — Former Deputy Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, U.S. DOT PHMSA
• Duane Pfund — Former Director, PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Programs
Gain practical insights from decades of investigative and regulatory experience.
This session is designed for safety leaders, compliance professionals, operations managers, and hazardous materials professionals responsible for managing risk in complex regulatory environments.

International Battery Seminar
2026-03-23 00:00 - 2026-03-26 23:59 | Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Florida, 32819, United States
43rd Annual International Battery Seminar and Exhibit. Americase Booth 608. The longest-running annual battery event, featuring the latest in battery technology and energy storage.

Building a Safety Culture for Compliance
2026-03-10 11:00 - 12:00 | LinkedIn Live (Virtual)
Is your compliance program built on checklists—or on culture?
There’s a big difference between an organization that checks boxes and one that truly lives safety from the top down. Join Ryan Paquet and Barbara Lantry-Miller for our next LinkedIn Live as they explore how leadership-driven safety culture becomes your strongest safeguard for regulatory compliance.
In this session, they’ll go beyond the checklists to talk about what actually sustains compliance long-term—employee engagement, reporting integrity, and the kind of executive commitment that makes safety a core value, not just a requirement.
If you’re an Operations Manager, Safety Director, HR Leader, or EHS Coordinator, this one’s for you.

Verticon
2026-03-09 00:00 - 2026-03-12 23:59 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30313, United States
VERTICON 2026 is the largest vertical aviation trade show and conference, hosted by Vertical Aviation International (VAI) in Atlanta. Build your network, learn new skills, and see the latest vertical aviation technology.

Data Centre World London
2026-03-04 00:00 - 2026-03-05 23:59 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Americase is moderating a panel: Panel: Automating Operations Beyond the Build on March 5, 2026 at 10:40 AM at ExCeL London. As AI and cloud computing drive unprecedented data center growth, operational complexity inside facilities is accelerating. This panel addresses the growing operational gap between rapid build-out and day-to-day execution with a focus on automation systems for handling things like full chassis swaps and hot-aisle FRUs (field replacement units) at scale. Panelists will share operator-driven perspectives on reducing manual risk, protecting live infrastructure, and maintaining 99.9% uptime through automation.

PHMSA Agenda for 2026: Regulatory Relief and New Rules
2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | LinkedIn Live (Virtual)
Join former U.S. DOT PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials Safety leaders Ryan Paquet and Duane Pfund, now with HazMat Safety Consulting, to gain insight into how emerging policy direction may influence hazardous materials classification, packaging, training, and transportation decisions.
Deep dive into PHMSA’s 2026 regulatory agenda including the strategic breakdown of regulatory relief rules (10 relief rules required per new rule). Learn how agencies are gaming the system by creating multiple narrow rulemakings instead of comprehensive regulations, and what this means for your compliance strategy.
Who should attend? Compliance Directors, Safety Executives, Regulatory Affairs Managers
