Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit
Celebrating 100 Years, August 16-18, Cincinnati
Join Us in Cincy
MEA has been offering best-in-class gas operations training since 1923. This annual event is attended by natural gas crews, foreman, supervisors, managers, and directors. The summit features keynotes, exhibits, pre-conference courses, and tracks on compliance, safety, measurement and control, distribution and technology, engineering, and technical training.
This year, MEA celebrates gas operations professionals convening annually to learn from each other for 100 years. The vital tradition of meeting, connecting, learning, sharing, and engaging can occur anywhere. The MEA team, Gas Operations Steering Committee, and Associate Advisory Council are proud to debut a new location for the 2023 and 2024 summits that supports the growth and expansion of your industry association beyond the traditional Midwest footprint.
Benefits of Cincinnati include:
- More than 600 utilities, contractors, and vendor partners within 250 miles – less than 5 hours of drive time.
- Nonstop flights from a location near you – Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Minneapolis, and others.
- Convention center with the perfect fit – 40,000 sq. ft. ballroom for exhibits and networking; another 17,400 sq. ft. ballroom for two feature keynote presentations; up to 30 deluxe breakout rooms for technical and hands-on sessions; convenient skyway access from local hotels; commitment to environmentally responsible, equitable, and sustainable practices.
August 16-18, 2023 | Cincinnati, OH
Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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 Tracks
- Distribution & Technology
- Leadership and Workforce Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety & Training
- Engineering & Technical Training
- Measurement & Control
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
Attendee Center
Attendee Registration
Distribution, contractor companies, and booth staff register here. Please use Chrome for the best registration experience.
Exhibitor Center
Exhibitor Registration
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Agenda
Rates
Attendee Registration:
- MEA Member Registration
- Early | $500/person (available through 12/31/22)
- Standard | $600/person (available through 7/25/23)
- Late/Onsite | $700/person (beginning 7/26/23)
- Non-Member Registration
- Standard | $750/person (available through 7/25/23)
- Late/Onsite | $850/person (beginning 7/26/23)
Exhibitor Registration:
- MEA Member Registration
- MEA Member Exhibitor | $950 (includes 1 exhibit booth & 1 booth staff)
- MEA Member Additional Exhibit Booth Staff | $600 per person (available through 7/25/23)
- MEA Member Additional Exhibit Booth Staff – Onsite/Late | $700 per person (beginning 7/26/23)
- Non-Member Registration
- Non-Member Exhibitor | $1,700 (includes 1 exhibit booth & 1 booth staff)
- Non-Member Additional Exhibit Booth Staff | $750 per person (available through 7/25/23)
- MEA Non-Member Additional Exhibit Booth Staff – Late/Onsite | $850 per person (beginning 7/26/23)
For information contact Lauren Denney at (651) 289-9600 x110.