August 19-21, 2025

Iowa City | IA

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


Transportation


  • Transportation Options from CID:
  • Transportation Options from MLI:

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
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Questions


If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Vetsch at (651) 289-9600 x132.