May 12-14, 2026

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Electric Operations Technical & Leadership Summit

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May 12-14, 2026 | Iowa City, IA

Since 2000, MEA offers annual electric operations training for electric crews, foremen, supervisors, managers, and directors. The summit features technical sessions on leadership, safety & training, substations, dispatching, metering, codes & standards, overhead, underground and reliability—plus a keynote and opportunities to connect with vendor experts and peers. Classroom presenters are industry experts, selected for their experience and knowledge. MEA Electric Committees create the agenda for this event.

Save these dates on your calendar!

May 5-7, 2027
May 3-5, 2028

Both at Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Summit Highlights

  • Classroom sessions led by industry professionals
  • Keynote and breakout session options
  • Leadership and technical roundtable sessions
  • Insight from thought leaders and innovators
  • Dedicated time with vendors
  • Networking opportunities with peers

Educational Areas

  • Leadership
  • Safety & Training
  • Substations
  • Dispatching
  • Metering
  • Codes & Standards
  • Overhead, Underground, and Reliability

Attendee Types

This summit is ideal for:

  • New and seasoned Field Supervisors & Managers
  • Crew Leaders & Personnel
  • Operations Supervisors & Managers
  • Operations Technicians (all levels)
  • Safety Personnel
  • Emerging and Established Leaders in Utility Operations

Hotel & Location

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
300 E 9th St
Coralville/Iowa City, IA 52241
(319) 688-4000

Book your hotel room online or call (319) 688-4000 and reference code G-BXIU to receive the negotiated rate of $131 plus taxes. and fees. If you’d like to pre-pay for your room, please book your reservation and then call (319) 688-4000 and ask to speak to the accounting department to place an advance payment on your reservation. This room rate will be available until April 13 or until the block is full.

Air Travel

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids is the closest airport and is approximately 20 minutes from the hotel. The closest international airport is Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and is approximately 60 minutes from the hotel.

Transportation

There are various transportation options, including car rental, taxi and Uber/Lyft available to and from the CID airport and the MLI airport.

  • Estimated one-way taxi fare: $65
  • Estimated one-way Lyft and Uber fares.: $40
  • Estimated one-way taxi fare from MLI: $130
  • Estimated one-way Lyft and Uber fares from MLI: $80

Parking

Overnight Hyatt guests receive complimentary self-parking. The parking fee for daily guests is $8 per day, with in/out privileges.

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

All Attendees I Per Person Registration Fee

Member

  • Early (available until December 31, 2025) I $500
  • Regular (available until April 10, 2026) I $600
  • Late/Onsite (after April 10, 2026) I $850


Non-Member

  • Regular (available until April 10, 2026) I $850
  • Late/Onsite (after April 10, 2026) I $1000

*Early and regular registration rates are only available through the posted deadlines. After each deadline, rates automatically adjust, and we’re unable to retroactively apply earlier pricing.

Registration includes access to all educational sessions (40+) and the tradeshow floor in addition to all food & beverage and networking activities. PDH certificates are provided upon request at no additional cost.

 

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Exhibitor Center

Coming early 2026.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Thomas.