August 11-13, 2026

Iowa City | IA, POWER MOVES

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Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit

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August 11-13, 2026 | Iowa City, IA

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. MEA Gas Committees create the agenda for this event.

 

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

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-M112 to receive the negotiated rate of $149 plus taxes and fees. This room rate will be available until July 20 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.

Parking

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

 

Agenda

 

Agenda subject to change. PDH certificates are provided upon request.

Registration

All Attendees | Per Person Registration Fee

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.

Member

  • Early (available through April 10) | $500
  • Regular (available April 11–July 21) |  $600
  • Late/Onsite (available after July 21) |  $700

Non-Member

  • Regular (available through July 21) |  $750
  • Late/Onsite (available after July 21) |  $850
Register Now

Exhibitor Center

Step 1: Reserve Your Booth

Review the floor map and book your space. One 10’x10’ booth including one booth staff: Member $1,200 | Non-Member $1,800.

Step 2: Register Booth Staff

Register all booth staff here. Check your booth confirmation email for details.

Reasons to Exhibit

Download or view the Exhibitor Prospectus for details and benefits of the 2026 event.

Service Kit

Everything you need to know for managing your physical booth and exhibit space.

Policies

Review MEA terms and policies before registering.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Maggie O’Brien.