Electric Operations Technical & Leadership Summit
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May 6-8, 2025 | 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.
Mark your calendar for next year!
May 5-7, 2026 | Iowa City, IA
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 room HERE (or by calling (319) 688-4000 and referencing the code G-FTAJ) by April 15, 2025 or until the block is full, to receiver the MEA negotiated rate of $127 plus taxes and fees. If you would like to pre-pay for your room(s), please call the number above and ask to speak to the business office.
Air Travel
- Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) – 20 minutes from the hotel
- Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) – 60 minutes from the hotel
Transportation
Transportation Options from CID:
- Car rentals
- Taxi: ~$65 (one way)
- Uber/Lyft: ~$40 (one way)
Transportation Options from MLI:
- Taxi: ~$130 (one way)
- Uber/Lyft: ~$80 (one way)
Parking
- Complimentary self-parking for overnight hotel guests
- Daily guests: $8/day with in/out privileges
Agenda
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Agenda subject to change.
PDH certificates available upon request.
Speakers
Speakers and presenters to be announced soon.
Registration
Member Rates
- Early: $500, until December 31
- Regular: $600, until April 1
- Late: $800 after April 1
Non-Member Rates
- Regular: $750, until April 1
- Late: $950 after April 1
Register Now
Exhibitor Center
Step 1: Reserve Your Booth
Review the floor map and book your space. One 10'x10' booth | $1,100 Member | $1,600 Non-Member (Includes one booth staff.)
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 2025 event.