Unique Challenges, Shared Solutions
The Engineering & Operations Conference attracts more than 450 utility professionals, industry experts, and suppliers who share information, discover best practices, and network with colleagues. Meet other utility professionals and share ideas and experiences in four critical areas:
- Environmental, Generation & Fuels
- Grid Modernization
- Transmission & Distribution
- Safety
Who Should Attend?
Conference and summit sessions are designed for utility employees at both the professional and management levels. Attendees typically include vice presidents, superintendents, directors, managers, engineers, and safety and training personnel. Electric utility directors, city managers, and future leaders, will also benefit from learning more about these strategic areas and making connections with the national public power community.
Agenda
Information on the 2026 Engineering & Operations Conference will be released in late 2025.
Contact Us
Registration: Registration@PublicPower.org
Program/Content: EducationInfo@PublicPower.org
Sponsorship/Expo: Membership@PublicPower.org
Hotel: Meetings@PublicPower.org
Billing: Finance@PublicPower.org
Registration
Registration Fees
Registered attendees are allowed access to both the conference and the summit.
Information on the 2026 Engineering & Operations Conference will be released in late 2025.
2025 Conference Registration Fees
| Members | Nonmembers | |||||
| Registration Date | By February 7 | By March 7 | After March 7 | By February 7 | By March 7 | After March 7 |
| Engineering & Operations Conference | $875 | $975 | $1,075 | $1,850 | $1,950 | $2,050 |
| Safety Summit | $875 | $975 | $1,075 | $1,850 | $1,950 | $2,050 |
| Preconference Seminars (each) | $395 | $395 | ||||
Not yet a member? Join today and save money on your conference 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 |
|
1-4 |
n/a |
|
5-9 |
$50 |
|
10-14 |
$100 |
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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 FAQ 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 by the deadline (March 24, 2025) are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after the deadline (March 24, 2025) will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for the 2026 APPA Engineering & Operations Conference and Safety Summit and preconference seminars only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before specified dates are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund of their registration fee.
Cancellation requests should 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.
Contact Us
Registration: Registration@PublicPower.org
Program/Content: EducationInfo@PublicPower.org
Hotel: Meetings@PublicPower.org
Billing: Finance@PublicPower.org
Hotel
Information on the 2026 Engineering & Operations Conference will be released in late 2025.
Canceled reservations that are not resold may become a financial liability for the Association, so please make your reservations thoughtfully. If you require additional assistance with housing, please contact Meeting Services at Meetings@PublicPower.org.
Scam AlertPlease 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 on our website. |
Contact Us
Registration: Registration@PublicPower.org
Program/Content: EducationInfo@PublicPower.org
Hotel: Meetings@PublicPower.org
Billing: Finance@PublicPower.org
Sponsorship and Expo Information
For Speakers
Thank you to those who have agreed to speak at next year's E&O Conference and Safety Summit. We will provide further information here to help you prepare for the event as the dates approach.
FAQ
What is the policy on refunds, cancellations and attendee substitutions?
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before March 24, 2025, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after March 24 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for the 2023 Engineering & Operations Conference only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before March 24 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund.
Can I earn educational credits for attending this conference?
Yes, you can earn the following kinds of educational credits for participating in sessions during the conference:
- 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.
What is the conference dress code?
The attire for the conference is business casual. Meeting room temperatures vary, so prepare to dress for cool conditions.
How can I present at the conference?
Conference topics are generally determined 6-8 months before the event is held. We welcome your topic and speaker ideas for future conferences and events. Submit your idea for consideration at a future event. Ideas will be kept on file for a full year, so if the agenda for the conference has already been determined, your ideas will be considered for the next year’s event, or in case a space opens up in the current year’s program. You will be contacted only if your idea is selected for an upcoming conference.
How can I serve as an officer?
Utility employees play a vital role in planning the conference to bring you important topics. Incoming Vice Chairs for committees will be selected in February. Email EducationInfo@PublicPower.org if you are interested in taking a leadership position in the conference by serving as an officer for one of the following tracks:
- Environmental, Generation & Fuels
- Grid Modernization
- Transmission & Distribution
- Safety Summit
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 meeting and future meetings, with no warning or refund.
Contact Us
Registration: Registration@PublicPower.org
Program/Content: EducationInfo@PublicPower.org
Hotel: Meetings@PublicPower.org
Billing: Finance@PublicPower.org
Serve as an Officer
Utility employees play a vital role in planning the conference to bring you important topics. Email EducationInfo@PublicPower.org for more information on these leadership positions.
Contact Us
For any questions, please contact:
Registration: Registration@PublicPower.org
Program/Content: EducationInfo@PublicPower.org
Sponsorship/Expo: Membership@PublicPower.org
Hotel: Meetings@PublicPower.org
Billing: Finance@PublicPower.org
