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CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable

Public power utility leaders - including utility managers, executives, and senior leaders - meet and exchange ideas and information with peers.
April 12 - 14, 2026
Terranea Resort, CA

Connect and Engage

The CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable is where public power’s top-tier leaders connect with dynamic experts in technology, energy, and policy. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with other public power executives and to explore how global and national trends will shape the future of your utility.

Collaborative, growth-oriented sessions help you think strategically about the challenges facing our industry and how to better position your utility to succeed. Hear from visionary thinkers, exchange ideas with your peers, and expand your network.

To facilitate productive dialogue, registrations are limited.

Who Should Attend

  • CEOs
  • Utility managers
  • Senior executives

Program

Information on the 2026 CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable will be released in late 2025.

Registration

Registration Fees

Registration for the 2026 CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable will be released in late 2025.

2025 Conference Registration Fees

 

Before January 20

Before February 17

After February 17

Member

$1,195

$1,295

$1,395

Nonmember

$2,390

$2,590

$2,790
Golf Tournament

$100

Not yet an American Public Power Association member? Join today and save as much as $1,395 on your CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable registration. Contact Membership@PublicPower.org to learn more. 

Group Discounts

Save money on each registration when your organization registers five or more people. The larger your group, the more you save! 

Number of registrants Discount
(per person)
1-4 n/a
5-9 $50
10-14 $100
15-24 $150
25+ $200

Your group discount will be automatically applied when you register a group of 5 or more people. Registrations must be submitted on the same order (at the same time) to qualify for the group discount; discounts cannot be retroactively applied to previous orders.

Registration Help

Check out our Registration FAQs for answers to the most common questions and help with all your registration-related issues. 

Cancellation, Refund, and Substitution Policy

Registrants who cancel in writing on or before Monday, March 11, 2024, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after March 11 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for the 2024 CEO Roundtable only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before March 11 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund of their registration fee. 

Cancellation requests must be made through your my.publicpower portal, or addressed to: Registration@PublicPower.org.

Code of Conduct

Attendees of American Public Power Association meetings agree to abide by the APPA Code of Conduct. If attendees engage in unacceptable behavior as outlined in the Code of Conduct, the Association may take any action it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, expulsion from the current and future meetings with no warning or refund.

Hotel

Hotel

The 2026 CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable will take place at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
More information will be released in late 2025.

Scam Alert

Please do NOT make hotel reservations through any third party that may contact you by phone or email. Use only the online reservation links, phone numbers, and discount codes available directly from APPA —in conference brochures and the website at www.PublicPower.org.

Questions and Assistance

For questions or assistance making your hotel arrangements, contact Meetings@PublicPower.org.

FAQs

Where and when will future CEO & Utility Managers Roundtables be held?

  • 2026 CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable
    April 12-14, 2026
    Terranea Resort
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Can I earn educational credits for attending this event?

Yes, you can earn the following kinds of educational credits for participating in the CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable:

  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
  • Professional Development Hours (PDHs) as established by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
  • Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

To receive a certificate for your participation, participants must complete the online conference evaluation after the event.

Are meals included?

The following food functions/meals are included in the registration fee:

  • Sunday: Reception 
  • Monday: Continental breakfast, lunch, and reception 
  • Tuesday: Continental breakfast

What is the dress code?

The attire for the event is business casual. Meeting room temperatures vary, so prepare to dress for cool conditions.

What is the APPA Code of Conduct for meeting attendees?

Attendees of American Public Power Association meetings agree to abide by the APPA Code of Conduct. If attendees engage in unacceptable behavior as outlined in the Code of Conduct, the Association may take any action it deems appropriate, including but not limited to, expulsion from the current and future meetings, with no warning or refund.

More questions?

Contact EducationInfo@PublicPower.org.

Contact Us

For any questions, please contact: 

Registration: Registration@PublicPower.org

Program/Content: Academy@PublicPower.org

Hotel: Meetings@PublicPower.org

Billing: Finance@PublicPower.org