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Fall Executive Forum | October 13-15, 2026 | Asheville, NC

The MEA Executive Forums are industry events for leaders and executives from natural gas and electric delivery companies, supplier companies, and contractors. Participate in structured discussions on conference topics, discover successful practices, and share ideas with leaders in similar roles to help envision and prepare for a better future for the energy industry.

Session topics cover:

  • Technology trends
  • Utility case studies/successful practices
  • Industry initiatives and changes
  • Regulatory updates
  • Professional/leadership development
  • Other areas of interest to upper level personnel

 

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Location

Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville
11 Boston Way,
Asheville, NC 28803

Book your hotel online to receive the room rate of $349 per night plus 13% tax. To receive the special rate, room reservations must be made by September 11, 2026.

*Board members should arrive either on Monday, October 12, 2026, or before the board meeting at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Air Travel

The Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville is located near the following airports:

  • Asheville Airport (AVL) – 11 miles, 26 minute drive
  • Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) – 65 miles, 1 hour 14 minute drive
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 125 miles – 2 hour drive

*Plan your travel to arrive before 5:30 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in time for the Welcome Reception.

Transportation

Transportation Options from AVL:

  • Taxi: ~ $30-$45 (one way)
  • Uber/Lyft: ~ $28-$38 (one way)

Transportation Options from GSP:

  • Taxi: ~ $80 -$100 (one way)
  • Uber/Lyft: ~$45-$65 (one way)

Transportation Options from CLT:

  • Taxi: ~ $80 -$100 (one way)

Uber/Lyft: ~ $45-$65 (one way)

Parking

Valet parking is available for $36 overnight and $12 for day visitors not staying overnight. Complimentary self-parking is available throughout the Biltmore Village area; all parking is first come, first served.

Agenda


Agenda subject to change.

Speakers

Speakers and presenters to be announced soon.

Registration

  • Member rate: $1,200 per person
  • Non-Member Rate: $1,400 per person

An additional fee applies for guests attending the Biltmore tour and dinner.

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Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Deborah Kessler.

Executive Forums occur twice a year in conjunction with the MEA Board Meetings. The spring event is typically hosted in March/April in a warm destination and the fall event is typically hosted in September/October in the Midwest. Regardless of the location or if it is online, the purpose of the forums is to connect with and learn from your peers.