In a natural gas emergency, rapid and accurate detection can mean the difference between control and catastrophe. Portable laser devices using tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) give first responders the ability to detect the presence of natural gas instantly and from a safe distance, enabling faster, safer decision-making in the field. 

Who should attend

Individuals responsible for natural gas operations, leak investigation, emergency response, training, and O&M activities are encouraged to attend. This webinar may also benefit those interested in how emerging technology can advance natural gas safety and operational response. 

What is covered

This webinar will explore the presenters' experience using TDLAS technology, including its ease of use, lessons learned, and real-world success stories f in responding to gas leaks. They will explain how and why they adopted the technology, the challenges encountered along the way, and the operational benefits it has delivered. The presenters will also share notable success stories, including an incident in which laser leak-detection technology helped identify a large volume of gas within a structure, enabling rapid action to protect life and property. 

About the presenters

This program will be presented jointly by Scott Stidman and Joe Pietrandrea.

Scott Stidman has 32 years of experience in the natural gas industry and has worked his way up from a Gas Technician in 1994 to Gas Superintendent and Manager/Field Ops Leader for the City of Morton, Illinois. 

Joe Pietrandrea is the Supervisor of Meter & Service at Connecticut Natural Gas, where he has worked for twelve years.

We look forward to your participation!

If you have any questions, please contact Rodrigo Cury Ito by email or at 201.508.2661.

Gas, electric and auto incidents, though often caused by third parties or improperly trained contractors, pose significant financial and reputational risks for utilities. These events, which may involve fatalities, serious injuries and extensive property damage, require thorough and prompt management due to the complex legal and technical issues that arise and the involvement of multiple stakeholders.

Our panel of speakers will discuss their own experiences handling such crises, including how they sought to minimize risks and maximize results in the ensuing litigation.

Timothy C. Conley
Attorney
Lau Lane

Javi Cuebas
Senior Corporate Counsel
Tampa Electric Company

John Stewart
Associate General Counsel and Vice President, Litigation
Oncor Electric

Thomas W. Fee
Founding Partner
Fee, Smith & Sharp, LLP

We are excited to welcome you, your families and guests to Calgary from July 13 to July 16, for the AEGIS 2026 Policyholders' Conference.

Registration will open in late April 2026.

Who can attend: Conference registration is complimentary and attendees are invited to bring guests. Brokers must be connected with a current AEGIS member policy written through AEGIS in New Jersey to attend.

AEGIS will reimburse lodging for one representative from each member company with a current AEGIS Excess Liability or D&O policy written through AEGIS in New Jersey. Reimbursement covers three nights at Fairmont Palliser, Hyatt Regency Calgary or Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel. We do not reimburse lodging at other hotels. Member companies are welcome to send additional representatives to learn more about AEGIS and industry issues. If you have any questions about your eligibility or would like a fellow risk management employee to receive an invitation, please contact Heidi Gossett by e-mail or by phone at 201.693.2667.

See you in Calgary!

The AEGIS 2026 Claims Seminar will be held Monday, October 12, through Wednesday, October 14, at the Loews Chicago Hotel.

Who Should Attend

Claims, risk and litigation professionals won’t want to miss this much-awaited opportunity to once again gather in-person, network with their peers and learn more about important issues facing AEGIS members in the management and defense of their claims. Registration is limited to AEGIS members, members’ dedicated outside counsel and members’ brokers.

Program Highlights

The AEGIS 2026 Claims Seminar will focus on important issues facing AEGIS members in the defense of their claims.

In addition to the traditional gas and electric case studies, an impressive group of industry litigators and experts will share their insights on Nuclear Verdicts and Mega Settlements, preparing utility cases for today’s jurors, and a variety of other topics pertinent to our industry. The seminar will also provide ample opportunity to network with your industry colleagues. We hope to see many of our members’ Claims, Legal and Risk Management professionals in attendance. Please spread the word within your respective companies.  

Registration Information

Registraton will open as we get closer to the event date.

The registration fee for the AEGIS 2026 Claims Seminar is $500 for AEGIS member company employees and $1000 for all other attendees.

Further details, along with the full agenda, will be updated here once available. For more information, please contact Garrett Finnegan, Assistant Vice President – Excess Liability, by e-mail, or Mark Rutkowski, Assistant Vice President – Excess Liability, by e-mail.