Why Providence?

1. The Premier Telecommunications Power Conference.  The 27th INTELEC conference promises again to be the paramount venue for the telecommunications power professional to gain the latest insights in Telecom Power: New Developments to Support the Latest Technologies.

2. You can get here from there.  With easy access from Route 95, high-speed train service, an award-winning airport and a waterfront location, Providence is easily accessible by car, plane, train and boat.

3. We’ve got flavor.  Providence is home to Johnson & Wales University, the world’s largest culinary educator and plenty of those graduates stick around.  Among foodies, Providence is known as a red-hot destination.  It was one of Nations Restaurant News’ “50 Cities that Sizzle.”

4.  This town’s hot –  During the warm weather months, tens of thousands of people converge on WaterFire. This series of bonfires installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence entices with aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight and enchanting music.  National Geographic Traveler named it one of the 20 “must see” events in the U.S.

5. We walk the walk. Providence’s compact downtown area makes it an extremely walkable city.  Great restaurants, elegant hotels, stellar shopping, a vibrant nightlife, and plenty of family fun are all within blocks of each other. 

6. It’s a smart choice.  Providence is home to seven colleges and universities, including Brown University, Providence College and Rhode Island College.

7. We’re close for day trips.  Centrally located, Providence is the perfect launching pad for a day trip.  Entertainment opportunities, culture events, scenic beauty, rich history and legendary beaches can be found throughout Rhode Island, nearby Massachusetts, and Connecticut.   

8.  We make history.  Providence is one of the oldest cities in America and it has the architecture to prove. It has a larger percentage of buildings on the National Historic Register than any other U.S. city, with scores of immaculately preserved Colonial, Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian homes and buildings. 

9. Our art is abundant. Home to the famous Rhode Island School of Design and a staunch supporter of the arts, the City of Providence has become a haven for artists and entertainers.  With the largest number of working artists in the country, Providence boasts an eclectic mix of galleries, theaters and museums. 

10. We’re fun for the whole family.  With a great zoo, a skating center in the heart of the city, proximity to two minor league sports team and several outstanding museums, your whole family will have fun in Providence. 

INTELEC®, the International Telecommunications Energy Conference, is an annual international forum for the exchange of ideas and information on communications energy systems and associated equipment. This conference provides a unique opportunity for network operators, engineers and designers to interact directly with the manufacturers, distributors and designers of power equipment. Be one of the more than 1,100 representatives from more than 45 countries who attend this conference every year.

INTELEC® provides:

  • High quality technical papers on the latest design advances
  • Topical workshops and papers on power systems applications, use and maintenance
  • Extensive exhibits of energy systems products and services for communications networks
  • A Professional Development Program. A series of tutorial sessions
    will be offered during the conference. Update your power and
    communication systems knowledge and earn professional development credits.

INTELEC® offers participants an invaluable insight into the latest power technologies and delivers key market knowledge for the telecommunications industry.


Who Attends INTELEC

  • Energy conversion, storage & system engineers
  • Network operators, managers and trainers
  • Network maintenance & power system engineers
  • Grounding and electrical protection engineers
  • Power equipment manufacturers
  • Engineers, distributors & marketers in telecom power
  • Battery users, developers & manufacturers
  • Telecommunications market researchers, analysts and journalists