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.

Mark your calendar for next year!

August 10-14, 2026 | Iowa City, IA
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

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.