Planning, Sourcing, and Procurement

Planning, Sourcing, and Procurement Roundtable

For those in the procurement, storage, warehousing, and materials management areas of the energy industry


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September 25-26, 2024 | Chicago, IL

Empower Tomorrow’s Supply Chain

The Planning, Sourcing, and Procurement Roundtable, previously known as the Purchasing & Materials Management Roundtable, connects gas and electric utility purchasing managers from across the nation to discuss current challenges, successes, and trends in procurement, storage, warehousing, and materials management. MEA members drive the content from questions that come up in their professional lives focused on cost-effective methods, work process improvements, and procurement strategy enhancements. This conference provides attendees the platform to deliberate practices, ideas, and recommendations in a dedicated setting.

Location


Venue | People’s Gas – The Aon Center

200 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601

Recommended Hotel | Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop

The recommended hotel for this event is the Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop, located approximately ½ mile away from the AON Center at:

32 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL, 60601

Hotel Parking: There is a public lot affiliated with the Cambria on Dearborn Street. Parking is $55 per night with in/out privileges, starting at noon. Prior to noon, there is an early entrance fee depending on the arrival time.

MEA does not have a discounted block; rates will vary depending on method of reservations made. We recommend securing your hotel reservation as soon as possible to ensure a room at this hotel.

Air Travel


The Midway International Airport (MDW) and the O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago are both approximately 25-30 minutes from Downtown Chicago.

Transportation


  • Taxis, Ubers and Lyfts are all readily accessible in Chicago.
  • Transportation options to and from Midway
  • Transportation options to and from O’Hare

Parking


We recommend parking at your hotel and walking to the AON Center (1/2 mile from the Cambria) or taking ground transportation to the AON Center. For those that must drive, we recommend using SpotHero for parking.

Agenda



Agenda subject to change.

PDH certificates available upon request.

Speakers



Registration


Per person registration rates

  • Member | $300
  • Non-Member | $500
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Committee


Focuses on supply chain management, warehousing and procurement procedures, performance metrics and surveys on industry trends in purchasing and materials management.

Committee FAQ

Questions


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