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, IL | Hosted by ComEd at their Oak Brook Center location
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.
Location
Venue, hotel reservations, travel, and parking information to be announced soon.
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
Member and non-member registration rates and dates to be announced soon.
Registration fees for this event typically range from $400-$800 per person.
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 FAQDistinguished 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.
Learn MoreQuestions
If you have any questions about our energy and environmental leadership learning conference, please contact Amanda Vetsch at (651) 289-9600 x132.
