ICEA Organization

Organization

ICEA Meetings

ICEA meetings are held quarterly, with the organization's business being conducted in a General Meeting, and technical matters are handled in the Section whose scope covers the subject. Technical matters of interest to several Sections being covered in a Joint Session to preclude repetition.

ICEA Membership

Membership in ICEA is confined to individual engineers who are on technical staffs of concerns engaged in the manufacture of the product involved, and who are qualified by technical training or experience to contribute to the purpose and activity of the Association. ICEA members are not involved in activities such as pricing, negotiating and/or closing of sales for any cable products. If interested, and believe you are eligible, you are invited to contact ICEA Headquarters for more information.

Membership Application (.docx)

Section Scope

The Power Cable Section assignment includes standards for all cables with extruded or laminar insulations and used for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy.

The UPCS TAC group is a technical advisory committee for this Section on matters relating to utility cables. It is composed of ICEA members, power cable users (utilities and manufacturing plants etc.) and other industry associated parties.

The Communications Cable Section is responsible for providing cable standards, test procedures, and guides for the telecommunications industry. It is composed of ICEA members representing over twenty telecommunications cable manufacturers from the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

The Control & Instrumentation Section is responsible for providing standards, test procedures, and guides for all insulated cables used to control or monitor equipment or power systems, transportation signal systems, and alarms.

The Portable Cable Section was formed to provide standards for insulated electrical cables for all portable or movable equipment, especially for use in mines or other similar applications, and by the military.

Historical

75th Anniversary Meeting

ICEA History

Viva Las Vegas, 9/8/2025 - 9/10/2025

It’s the ICEA’s 100th anniversary, and while New York City was our first choice, given that the organization was founded there, you can’t beat Las Vegas. I (The Secretary) arrived on Saturday morning to see the Eagles in Concert at the Sphere that night (we will return to this location later). While we didn’t stay at the Hotel California, the Strat hosted our 2025 September conference. The room rate, after the resort fee, was $79. Of course, when you arrive, you can upgrade your room for an additional $30/night and check in immediately; otherwise, you must wait until 3:00 p.m.

Strolling down Fremont Street, with the asphalt under my feet, the giant screens above my head, the people smoking, and the drink machine swirling to the sounds of slots jingling. Circa Hotel hosted me for a bit, but it was overcrowded with fans of every team in full jersey regalia. Sunday marked the start of the NFL season, which, if you like football, is excellent, since football was on every television universally.

Given that it's September in Vegas, you know it’s hot, not warm, but hot. Full sun and having fun, that is, unless you golf. Normally, we have a golf tournament, but it was decided to forgo this annual ritual because of the threat to life, and well, we didn’t want desiccated members. Instead, the group had a dual event on Tuesday. The first was a four-hour gambling exercise in which our members traveled to the top of the Strat and learned to play Texas Hold ‘em, 3-Card Poker, and blackjack. The second was the 4D experience of the Wizard of Oz, at the Sphere. The show took our members to new heights. I looked over at the members when the screen first lit up; all of them were overwhelmed, smiles on their faces and eyes open wide. I don’t think you could open your eyes wide enough to take in all the sights. The tornado struck, Dorothy went flying, the screen churned, leaves were propelled by the fans, encompassing the theater, and the matter came to a head with a house dropping on the wicked witch.

The final night of the conference had us at the top of the Strat for drinks, dinner, awards, and an occasional building jumper. The view was fantastic, and as we dined, the sun raced for the horizon in the west, providing us with a magnificent sunset. As dinner ended, the members were given a complimentary ride on all the attractions at the top of the Strat. Congratulations, ICEA, on your 100th anniversary. Tomorrow starts the 101st year.

9/9/2024 - 9/12/2024

September marks the end of summer, the height of hurricane season, the start of a new fiscal year, and the annual ICEA meeting is held. This year, our adventures took us to Quebec City, Canada; our hotel, the Hilton, overlooked the only walled city in North America and the provincial parliament building with its bright blue and white Quebec flag standing proud. We also overlooked a striking, angry nursing union; they were out in force, blowing horns and waving flags 24/7. Despite the commotion, the city did not disappoint. The Château Frontenac dominating the skyline, and the views of the St. Lawrence River were fantastic memories. I found that the best way to explore the city's historic charm was to hit the ground running, from the St. Lawrence River Path to the walled city down to Abraham Park.

While last year's golf tournament proved to be a wash (it poured down rain), everyone opted for the guided sightseeing cruise this year. We had a 30-minute walking tour from the Hilton down to the St. Lawrence River, where we took part in a 90-minute guided cruise. During the excursion we passed by landmarks like the Château Frontenac, and Montmorency Falls while learning about the history of Quebec City.

One of the greatest perks of this job is the opportunity to travel, meet new people, and provide a break from routine for our membership. I hope the members enjoy these annual meetings and will continue to attend in person, as it can be gratifying and help build a lasting ICEA association.