Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit
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August 19-21, 2025 | 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 online to receive the MEA negotiated room rate of $139 plus state and local tax per night. The cutoff date for making your reservation at this rate will be announced soon.
Air Travel
- Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) – 20 minutes from the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
- Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) – 60 minutes from the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Transportation
- Transportation Options from CID:
- Car rental options
- Taxi: ~$65 (one way)
- Uber/Lyft: ~$40 (one way)
- Transportation Options from MLI:
- Car rental options
- 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
Agenda subject to change.
PDH certificates available upon request.
Registration
Member Rates:
- Early: $500 per person | Available through January 31
- Regular: $600 per person | Available February 1 – July 21
- Late: $700 per person | Available July 22 – August 20
Non-Member Rates:
- Regular: $750 per person | Available February 1 – July 21
- Late: $850 per person | Available July 22 – August 20