Electric Operations Technical & Leadership Summit
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.
The 2023 summit was hosted in Iowa City, May 3-5. If you are interested in learning more about the event, please reference the 2023 agenda, exhibitor prospectus, and registration rates below
Hotel & Venue
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
300 E 9th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-4000
Booking information for 2024 coming soon.
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.
Attendee Center
2023 Agenda
Participants are eligible to earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for most sessions with successful completion of the course.
Exhibitor Center
Exhibitor registration is now closed.
2023 Exhibitor Prospectus
Download or view this PDF for details about exhibitor options and inclusions.
2023 Rates
MEA Member Attendee Registration*
- Standard | $550/person (available through 3/31/23)
- Late/Onsite | $650/person (after 3/31/23)
Non-Member Attendee Registration
- Standard | $700/person (available through 3/31/23)
- Late/Onsite | $800/person (after 3/31/23)
Exhibitor Registration
- MEA Member* Company Booth | $850 (includes 1 exhibit booth & 1 booth staff)
- MEA Member* Additional Exhibit Booth Staff | $550 (until 3/31/2023) and $650 (after 3/31/2023)
- Non-Member Company Booth | $1,250 (includes 1 exhibit booth & 1 booth staff)
- Non-Member Additional Exhibit Booth Staff | $700 (until 3/31/2023) and $800 (after 3/31/2023)
For information contact Leslie Thomas at (651) 289-9600 x129.