June 5-7, 2024

Iowa City | IA, POWER UP

Electric Operations Technical & Leadership Summit


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June 5-7, 2024 | Iowa City, IA

In 2000, MEA began offering annual electric operations training for electric crews, foremen, supervisors, managers, and directors. The summit features technical sessions on safety & training, substations, dispatching, metering, codes & standards, overhead, underground and reliability—plus a keynote and opportunities to connect with vendor experts and peers. Classroom presenters are industry experts, selected for their experience and knowledge. MEA Electric Committees create the agenda for this event.

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Summit Highlights


  • Classroom sessions led by industry experts
  • Keynote and breakout session options
  • Thought leaders and industry innovators
  • Dedicated time with vendors
  • Connections with peers
  • Attendee networking opportunities

Educational Areas


  • Overhead and Underground
  • Leadership and Workforce Development
  • Codes & Standards
  • Safety & Training
  • Substation, System Operator/System Dispatch
  • Metering and Reliability

Attendee Types


  • Field Supervisors & Managers
  • Field Service Crew Leaders & Personnel
  • Operations Supervisors & Managers
  • Operations Technicians of All Levels
  • Safety Personnel
  • Emerging & Existing Leaders in Utility Operations

Location


Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
300 E 9th St
Coralville/Iowa City, IA 52241
(319) 688-4000

Book your hotel online or call (319) 688-4000 and reference code G-6XQJ. If you’d like to pre-pay for your room, please book your reservation and then call (319) 688-4000 and ask to speak to the accounting department to place an advance payment on your reservation.

Air Travel


The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids is the closest airport and is approximately 20 minutes from the hotel. The closest international airport is Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and is approximately 60 minutes from the hotel.

Transportation


There are various transportation options, including car rental, taxi and Uber/Lyft available to and from the CID airport and the MLI airport.

  • Estimated one-way taxi fare: $65
  • Estimated one-way Lyft and Uber fares: $40
  • Estimated one-way taxi fare from MLI: $130
  • Estimated one-way Lyft and Uber fares from MLI: $80

Parking


Parking for overnight hotel guests receive complimentary self-parking. The parking fee for daily guests is $8 per day, with in/out privileges.

Agenda


Agenda subject to change.

PDH certificates available upon request. 

Speakers


Speakers and presenters to be announced soon.

Registration


All Attendees | Per Person Registration Fee

Member 

  • Regular (available until May 1, 2024) | $600
  • Late/Onsite (after May 1, 2024) | $800

Non-Member

  • Regular (available until May 1, 2024) | $750
  • Late/Onsite (after May 1, 2024) | $950

Registration includes access to all educational sessions (40+) and the tradeshow floor in addition to all food & beverage and networking activities. PDH certificates are provided upon request at no additional cost.

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Questions


If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Thomas at (651) 289-9600 x129.