MGE's Rosiere Wind farm. Photo credit: Pete Scheehle, MGE

Environmental Leadership Learning Conference

Tailored to the needs of environmental managers and their teams

LOCATION  |  AGENDA  |  SPEAKERS  |  REGISTRATION  |  COMMITTEE  |  AWARD  |  HISTORY

April 13-15, 2026 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Hosted by ComEd

The MEA Environmental Leadership Learning Conference is designed by and for utility and consultant personnel and provides timely and relevant information on environmental issues facing the energy industry nationally. The 1.5-day energy conference is tailored to the needs of environmental managers and their teams, covering a range of topics and roundtable discussions such as emerging issues, MGP, and decommissioning.

Reimagine, Redesign, Renew

We feel these three words embody the purpose of the conference and put out a call to action for industry professionals. Reimagine. Redesign. Renew. To us, these words are about continuous improvement, adaptation, and leadership in environmental stewardship. We seek to:

  • Reimagine energy’s future through insightful panels, government updates, and visionary dialogue.
  • Redesign industry practices through interactive discussions, best-practice sharing, and learning.
  • Renew a commitment to environmental leadership by forging partnerships during networking events, exploring new technologies, and driving real-world solutions.
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Location

Venue | ComEd

2 Lincoln Center
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Hotel | Courtyard Oakbrook Terrace

6 Trans Am Plaza Drive
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

MEA has secured a small group block at the Courtyard Oakbrook Terrace, located within walking distance of ComEd. Book your room online to receive the group rate is $144 for a 2-Queen room of $124 for a King room.

Air Travel

These are the recommended airports:

  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
    • ~15-17 miles north of Oakbrook Terrace
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    • ~15-20 miles southeast of Oakbrook Terrace

Transportation

  • At ORD: Rental-car facility is at the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) / Car Rental Center
  • At MDW: Rental car options available from all major rental car companies.
  • Average rideshare price is around $50 from either ORD or MDW.

Parking

Parking is free in the parking ramp at 2 Lincoln Center for conference attendees.

Agenda

Sessions and details to be announced soon. Agenda subject to change.

PDH certificates available upon request.

Feel free to check out last year’s program for reference.

Speakers

Speakers and presenters to be announced soon.

Registration

  • Utility Rate: $350 per person
  • Non-Utility Member: $650 per person
  • Non-Utility Non-Member: $750 per person
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Committee

The Environmental Committee consists of a number of environmental professionals from utilities and consulting firms. The purpose of our committee is to provide resources and educational opportunities to the energy industry on the diverse set of environmental issues related to both the management of environmental liabilities as well as those encountered in the field.

Committee FAQ

Distinguished Environmental Professional Award

Acknowledge an outstanding environmental professional

This award was established in 2016 to recognize an individual who has made significant contributions in the environmental area of the energy industry.

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Questions

If you have any questions about our energy and environmental leadership learning conference, please contact Lauren Denney.