Formerly the Circuit Breaker Seminar, the Life of a Circuit Breaker Seminar offers sessions reviewing the complete life-cycle of the circuit breaker.

The Westin Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Avenue | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA
Monday, November 2, - Thursday, November 5, 2026

The most comprehensive 15 – 765 kV circuit breaker application and hands-on training on testing, maintenance, and life-cycle management in the industry.

Classroom & Hands-On Training
This year's training focuses on the life of the breaker, from conception and design through to decommissioning. Training includes case studies to make learning complicated concepts a little easier. Plus, you find a combination of basic and advanced topics to choose from including: 

  • Circuit Breaker Fundamentals
  • Understanding the Test Set
  • What to do When Things Don't Add Up
  • Lubrication
  • Thermography
  • Radiography
  • SF6 Gas Alternatives and more...
Classroom Learners

Whether you are a new technician or a seasoned manager, this training offers sessions that will help you do your job better today.

  • Substation maintenance engineers
  • Circuit breaker specialists
  • Substation linemen
  • Technicians 
  • Reliability specialists
  • Maintenance superintendents and planners 
  • Electrical engineers

Factory Tour

GE Vernova welcomes qualifying Life of a Circuit Breaker Seminar attendees to their Charleroi, Pennsylvania Dead Tank Circuit Breaker Center of Excellence for a behind the scenes look at its High Voltage Circuit Breaker manufacturing factory.  Our Western Pennsylvania circuit breaker operations include facilities for assembling critical components supporting rapid electrification grown in North America as well as around the world.  Guests will have a unique opportunity to see world-class products and processes for SF6 and SF6-Free high voltage circuit breakers from 72.5kV to 800kV including design, assembly, testing, and service operations.

About GE Vernova:
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Electrification and Wind segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 85,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future.

Important Note: This event is open to all seminar attendees. However, competitors, OEMs, suppliers, and exhibitors are not eligible to attend.

Seminar Highlights & Networking Opportunities

The 2026 Life of a Breaker Seminar offers full breaker lifecycle training, hands-on learning opportunities, and networking events to grow your professional network.

Daytime Highlights

Monday, November 2nd:  Circuit Breaker Fundamental Training & Half-Day Hands-On small-group sessions with circuit breaker manufacturers.

Tuesday, November 3rd: GE Factory Tour for qualifying attendees.

Wednesday, November 4th: Full day of presentations including off-line and on-line testing techniques, best practices for SF6 analysis, safety sessions, and more.

Thursday, November 5th: Replacement strategies, SF6 alternatives, life extension, decommissiong, and safety round-up.

Evening Highlights

Monday, November 2nd: Welcome Evening at the hotel. This is your opportunity to meet fellow attendees in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and local music.

Tuesday, November 3rd: Enjoy the foods that the city is famous for while you meet with more than 40 circuit breaker manufacturers and service providers at the Industry Expo.

Wednesday, November 4th: Final night of the Industry Expo with food, drink, and great conversation! Followed by DILO's legendary Casino Night!

Registration Fees

Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, evening receptions (Monday - Wednesday). Register today and cancel without penalty up to thirty days prior.

REGISTER EARLY & SAVE!
Register by August 1, 2026: $1,395
Register by September 1, 2026: $1,495
September 2 - November 1: $1,595

Industry Expo

Limited Booth Space Available!

The Life of a Circuit Breaker Seminar Industry Expo is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for Circuit Breaker manufacturers and service providers! Click here to learn more.

Receive Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

You may earn up to 21 Professional Development Hours for the Monday - Thursday training.

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