NCHEA 2024 72nd Annual Conference & Exhibition

August 6–9, 2024 | Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC

What Happened at NCHEA 2024

The 72nd Annual Conference & Exhibition of the North Carolina Healthcare Engineers Association (NCHEA) convened leaders and professionals in healthcare facility management for a dynamic, multi-day event filled with education, collaboration, and industry insights.

Attendees participated in a robust agenda of expert-led sessions designed to address the evolving challenges of healthcare engineering. The conference kicked off with updates from ASHE and featured a wide range of timely topics, including:

• Succession Planning in Healthcare Facility Management

• Bridging the Labor Gap with Technology

• Managing Electrical Systems in Healthcare

• Electrical Safety in Operating Rooms

• Wall Rating Requirements in Healthcare Facilities

• Hot Water Conversions and Healthcare Electrification

• Sustainability & Energy to Care

• Design & Construction on a Pandemic Timeline

• Engineering Ethics

• Damper Compliance and Safety

Volta Insite at NCHEA 2024

Lauren Hilton, Director of Business Development, represented Volta Insite at the NCHEA conference. As healthcare facilities continue to prioritize reliability, energy efficiency, and proactive maintenance, Volta Insite remains committed to supporting facility engineers with real-time electrical insights and advanced monitoring solutions.

Networking & Community

The conference also featured valuable networking opportunities during the exhibitor showcases, the Past Presidents Breakfast, the Annual Banquet Gala, and the Associate Forum. A highlight was seeing so many familiar faces—and new ones—come together to share ideas and strengthen the North Carolina healthcare facilities community.