MEA's Operations Conferences, held in Ames, Iowa (gas) and in Springfield, Illinois (electric), focuses on front-line operations personnel: gas and electric crews, foreman, supervisors, managers and directors. 2010 marks the 87th year for the Gas Operations Conference and the 11th year for the Electric Operations Conference. In addition, professionals in Purchasing & Materials Management will hold their Annual Roundtable during portions of the Electric Operations Conference.
“As a distributor of equipment and materials to the utility industry, we find that there are literally dozens of trade shows and conferences that we can attend throughout the year. Without question, the MEA operations conference has proven to be the best value for our company time and time again. A key to it’s success is that member utilities develop the meeting content ensuring strong attendance by key personnel, which translates to quality contacts for our sales staff. This is a must show for us.”
Joe Groebner
Groebner & Associates, Inc.
Our classroom sessions cover a wide variety of topics selected by industry-led committees of energy operations personnel. Classroom presenters are industry-experts selected for their experience and knowledge. Both the Electric and Gas Operations conferences feature indoor and outdoor technology displays from leading energy suppliers.
Don't miss out on the numerous social and networking opportunities to discuss issues facing operations personnel.
ELECTRIC Operations Conference "Electric Olympics" Game Night and Exhibitor Raffles:
"Back by popular demand" we will be conducting a game night for all attendees on Wednesday. The game night will consist of game stations where participants earn points with the top earners winning prizes donated by exhibitor companies. If you are interested in participating in the game night either as a sponsor of a game station or to donate prizes, please let us know. Additionally, companies may donate prizes to be raffled off to utility attendees during the conference. For more information contact John Gann at 651.289.9600 x105; johng@midwestenergy.org.
Thursday, August 5 from 1:30 - 4:00 in Ames.
Classroom focus is; Safety First and Application of Fire Triangle Concepts. Training Ground hands on focus is; Safety and knowing when to back away from a fire. Class size is limited to 40.
GAS Operations Conference "What's New" Product Showcase:
What's New is a classroom session designed to showcase NEW and/or IMPROVED distribution and measurement & controls natural GAS products or services. To qualify for the presentation, the product or service MUST be new or improved. All applications will be reviewed by the Gas Distribution Committee and Measurement & Controls Committee Chairperson.
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