August 6-8, 2024

Springfield | IL, POWER UP

Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit

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August 6-8, 2024 | Springfield, IL

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

Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center
3000 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, Illinois 62703

 

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Air Travel

The Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, IL is the closest airport and is approximately 20 minutes from the venue. The closest international airport is St. Louis Lambert (STL) and is approximately 90 minutes from the venue. 

Transportation

There are limited transportation options from the SPI airport, and various options, including car rental, taxi and Uber/Lyft, available to and fromthe STL airport. Estimated one-way Lyft and Uber fares from SPI: $20. Estimated one-way taxi fare from STL: $260. Estimated one-way Lyft and Uber fares from STL: $180. 

Parking

Self-parking is complimentary.  

Agenda

Agenda subject to change.

PDH certificates available upon request. 

Speakers

Speakers and presenters to be announced soon.

Registration

All Attendees | Per Person Registration Fee

Member: 

  • Regular (available until July 15th) | $600 
  • Late/Onsite (after July 15th) | $800 

Non-Member 

  • Regular (available until July 15th) | $750  
  • Late/Onsite (after July 15th) | $950 

Registration includes access to all educational sessions (40+) and the tradeshow floor in addition to all food & beverage and networking activities. PDH certificates are provided upon request at no additional cost.

Exhibitor Center

Coming soon.

Questions

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