Supply Chain Perspective

Purchasing & Materials Management Roundtables

For those in the procurement, storage, warehousing, and materials management areas of the energy industry


VENUE & HOTELS  |  AGENDA  |  RATES  |  COMMITTEE

August 22-24, 2023 | Kansas City, MO

Expert Presentations | Relevant Topics | Industry Specific


Hear from other gas and electric utilities and purchasing managers at this unique forum that brings together utilities 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.

Venue & Hotels


Host Venue


Evergy
1200 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

Hotel Kansas City


1228 Baltimore Avenue
Kansas City MO 64105

(816) 685-1228

Book online or call and reference the Evergy to access the corporate rate of $169/night + tax.

Distance from venue: 220 feet

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Hotel Phillips Kansas City


106 W 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

(816) 221-7000

Book online using code ‘3117403’ or call and reference Evergy to access the corporate rate of $139/night + tax.

Distance from venue: 250 feet

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Crowne Plaza Downtown Kansas City


1301 Wyandotte Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

(816) 474-6664

Book online using code ‘1002371835’ or call and reference Evergy to access the corporate rate of $149/night + tax.

Distance from venue: 0.2 miles

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Hampton Inn Kansas City Downtown Crossroads


1571 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 61408

(816) 255-3915

Book online or call and reference the Evergy corporate rate to access the corporate rate of $134/night + tax.

Distance from venue: 0.4 miles

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Loews Kansas City


1515 Wyandotte Street
Kansas City MO 64105

(877) 748-1451

Book online at this link for a 15% off Neighborhood Perks Discount. Please note, the discount will apply to the current rate at the time of booking; rates may change daily. If you prefer to make reservations over the phone, call the number listed above and reference the Evergy Rate Code LRAEVE to get the 15% discount.

Distance from venue: .04 miles

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Preliminary Agenda


Tuesday, August 22, 2023
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | BBQ and Gangster Tour Optional Activity
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Networking Reception – Sponsored by Kerotest
Wednesday, August 23, 2023  
  • 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM | Welcome
  • 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Material Shortages & Solutions
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM  | Material Shortages & Solutions Group Discussion
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Evergy Connect Center Tour and Networking Lunch & Learn [10:30 AM Departure]
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Creating a More Diverse Supplier Base
  • 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Networking Break
  • 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | Demand Planning Panel and Roundtable Discussion
  • 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM | Infrastructure Bill/Mega Rule
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Networking Dinner at Jack Stacks BBQ – Sponsored by GROEBNER and Sensit Technologies
Thursday, August 24, 2023  
  • 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM | The Aging Workforce
  • 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Risk & Resiliency: How to Protect Your Assets
  • 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Networking Break
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Procurement
  • 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Wrap-up Discussion and Adjourn

Rates


MEA Member Rate | $225 per person
Non-Member Rate | $425 per person

Committee


Focuses on supply chain management, warehousing and procurement procedures, performance metrics and surveys on industry trends in purchasing and materials management.

Committee FAQ

For information, please contact Leslie Thomas at (651) 289-9600 x129.