Planning, Sourcing, and Procurement Roundtable
For those in the procurement, storage, warehousing, and materials management areas of the energy industry
LOCATION | AGENDA | SPEAKERS | REGISTRATION | COMMITTEE | HISTORY
September 16-17, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN at Xcel Energy
Risk, Resilience & Results
The Planning, Sourcing, and Procurement Roundtable, previously known as the Purchasing & Materials Management Roundtable, connects gas and electric utility purchasing managers from across the nation to discuss current challenges, successes, and trends in procurement, storage, warehousing, and materials management. MEA members drive the content from questions that come up in their professional lives focused on cost-effective methods, work process improvements, and procurement strategy enhancements. This conference provides attendees the platform to deliberate practices, ideas, and recommendations in a dedicated setting.
Location
Venue
Xcel Energy
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hotels
Hotel Reservations: The discounted room rates below are available through Xcel Energy’s travel agency, Executive Travel. Please note that Executive Travel charges a $27 service fee per reservation. Even with this fee, the discounted rates remain substantially lower than the hotels’ standard public rates.
AC Hotel by Marriott Minneapolis
Distance from Xcel Energy: 350 feet
Room Rate: $163 (Please note this room rate is subject to change)
Parking: Onsite parking/$40 per day.
Reservations: To make your reservation at the Xcel Corporate rate, please call Caitlin at Executive Travel at (402) 356-6550 or caitlinp@executivetravel.com and let her know you are with the MEA conference.
Tru by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown
Distance from Xcel Energy: 0.2 miles
Room Rate: $149 (Please note this room rate is subject to change)
Parking: Valet parking $49 per day/night.
Reservations: To make your reservation, please call Caitlin at Executive Travel at (402) 356-6550 or caitlinp@executivetravel.com and let her know you are with the MEA conference.
Air Travel
The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the closest airport and serves as the primary airport for the Twin Cities region. MSP offers nonstop service from many major cities and is approximately 15–20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.
Transportation
Attendees traveling by air will find a variety of transportation options available from the airport, including rental cars, rideshare services and taxis.
Parking
If you are staying at one of the conference hotels, we recommend leaving your vehicle at the hotel and walking to the meeting location, if possible.
For attendees who prefer to drive, several paid parking ramps and surface lots are available within a short walk of Xcel. Nearby options include City Center Ramp – Parking Entrance, Midtown iParkit Ramp, and 517 Marquette iParkit Ramp. Parking rates vary by location and are subject to change.
We recommend checking your preferred parking app or garage website for current rates and availability before your arrival.
Agenda
Agenda subject to change.
PDH certificates available upon request.
Speakers
Speakers and presenters to be announced soon.
Committee
Focuses on supply chain management, warehousing and procurement procedures, performance metrics and surveys on industry trends in purchasing and materials management.
Committee FAQMore
If you want to associate your company with this event and gain brand recognition, check out sponsorship opportunities.
If you have any questions, please contact Maggie O’Brien.
