Empower growth through new ideas
Join us in Savannah for APPA's 2022 Business & Financial Conference, the annual meeting for public power professionals in the areas of business and finance, offering 40+ sessions bringing you the latest in:
- Accounting & Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Rates & Pricing
- Risk Management & Insurance
Co-hosted by:
Click here to view the COVID safety protocols for this event.
Registration
Register by August 19 to take advantage of the early registration price. Click here for more information.
Who Should Attend
Bringing together more than 450 public power professionals, the conference is ideal for both industry veterans and those new to the electric utility industry who are interested in professional development and networking.
Conference attendees get the latest information from experts in their fields, learn about the national issues and industry-wide activities and trends that are affecting their communities and utilities, and share experiences and strategies for dealing with key issues and challenges at more than 40 breakout sessions and roundtables.
Conference sessions are designed for utility employees at both the professional and management levels, in the fields of:
- Accounting & Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Rates & Pricing
- Risk Management & Insurance
Attendees typically include specialists, coordinators, analysts, managers, directors and vice presidents in their area of specialty.
The conference is also recommended for utility employees with interests and responsibilities in conference topics and with cross-departmental responsibilities, as well as rising stars and future leaders those who would benefit from learning more about these strategic areas and making connections with the national public power community.
Serve as an Officer
Utility employees play a vital role in planning the conference to bring you the important topics. Incoming Vice Chairs for committees will be selected in July 2022. Email [email protected] if you are interested in taking a leadership position in the conference by serving as an officer for one of the following tracks:
- Accounting & Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology and
- Rates & Pricing
- Risk Management & Insurance
More Information
Registration
Phone: 202-467-2941; Email: [email protected]
Hotel
Phone: 202-467-2941; Email: [email protected]
Program/Content
Phone: 202-467-2980; Email: [email protected]
Billing
Phone: 202-467-2967; Fax: 202-495-7467; Email: [email protected]
Program
The Business & Financial Conference offers keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Preconference seminars on Sunday, September 18, are a great value-add.
Breakout Sessions
Benefit from engaging breakout sessions led by industry experts and public power colleagues — take home actionable ideas and tactics.
Breakout sessions are offered on Monday through Wednesday, September 19-21. Several breakout sessions run concurrently in each time slot and you can go to any sessions you like. Browse sessions below or download the session overview for a listing by date/time that you can share with colleagues and use to plan your itinerary.
Sessions cover the following tracks or topic areas:
- Accounting & Finance
- Human Resources & Training
- Information Technology
- Pricing & Market Analysis
- Risk Management & Insurance
Agenda
Sunday, September 18 |
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Preconference SeminarsRequire an additional fee
|
5 – 6:30 p.m. |
Welcome Reception |
Monday, September 19 |
|
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Networking Breakfasts
|
8:45 – 10 a.m. |
Opening General Session
|
10 – 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions
|
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch on your own |
1:30 – 2:45 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions
|
2:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
Break |
3:15 – 4:30 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions
|
5 p.m. |
Happy Hour with Colleagues
|
Tuesday, September 20 |
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Networking Breakfasts
|
8:45 – 10 a.m. |
General Session
|
10 – 10:30 a.m. |
Break with Sponsors |
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions
|
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch on your own |
1:30 – 2:45 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions
|
2:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
Break with Sponsors |
3:15 – 4:30 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions
|
6 – 7:30 p.m. |
Reception |
Wednesday, September 21 |
|
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Networking Breakfast |
8:45 – 10 a.m. |
Closing General Session
|
10 a.m. |
Conference Adjourns |
Registration
REGISTER FOR THE BUSINESS & FINANCIAL CONFERENCE
2022 Conference Registration Fees
By August 19 | After August 19 | |
Member | Conference: $875 Pre-conference seminar (each): $350 |
Conference: $925 Pre-conference seminar (each): $400 |
Nonmember | Conference: $1,750 Pre-conference seminar (each): $700 |
Conference: $1,800 Pre-conference seminar (each): $750 |
Not yet a member? Join today and save money on your conference registration. Call 202-467-2926 or email [email protected].
Meals
The following food functions/meals are included in the conference registration fee:
- Sunday: Welcome Reception
- Monday: Continental Breakfast
- Tuesday: Continental Breakfast; Reception
- Wednesday: Continental Breakfast
Group Discounts
Save money on each registration when your organization registers five or more people. The larger your group, the more you save!
Number of registrants | Discount (per person) |
Member Registration Fee (per person, before Aug.19) |
1-4 | n/a | $875 |
5-9 | $50 | $825 |
10-14 | $100 | $775 |
15-24 | $150 | $725 |
25+ | $200 | $675 |
Your group discount will be automatically applied when you register a group of 5 or more people. Registrations must be submitted on the same order (at the same time) to qualify for the group discount; discounts cannot be retroactively applied to previous orders.
Cancellation, Refund, and Substitution Policy
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before Monday, September 12, 2022 are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after September 12, 2022 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for the 2022 APPA Business & Financial Conference and preconference seminars only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before September 12 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund of their registration fee.
Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to [email protected].
Code of Conduct
Attendees of American Public Power Association meetings agree to abide by the APPA Code of Conduct. If attendees engage in unacceptable behavior as outlined in the Code of Conduct, the Association may take any action it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, expulsion from the current and future meetings with no warning or refund.
Contact Us
Registration/Hotel
[email protected]
202-467-2978
Program/Content
[email protected]
202-467-2981
Sponsorship/Expo
[email protected]
202-467-2926
Billing
[email protected]
Phone: 202-467-2967
Hotel
The 2022 Business & Financial Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, Georgia on September 18-21. All conference events will be held at the hotel.
Hyatt Regency Savannah
2 W Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Hyatt Regency Savannah
The Hyatt Regency Savannah is located in the Savannah Historic District. With direct access to cobblestoned River Street, the Hyatt Regency Savannah puts you steps away from monuments, shops, local restaurants, and live music. Experience the city's unique spirit on a ghost tour or paddle-steamer ride, then unwind with a cocktail on our outdoor patio overlooking the Savannah River.
Reservations
- Main Telephone: (912) 238-1234
- Group Rate: Single/Double $219 per night, rates are subject to applicable taxes and fees which are currently (13% plus $1.00 City of Savannah Fee and $5.00 Georgia Motel/Hotel Tax).
- Reservation Cut-off Date: August 26, 2022
- Reservation Telephone: 1-800-233-1234 – Group Code: G-APP2
- Online Reservation Link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SAVRS/G-APP2
Logistics
- Check in: 4 p.m. Check out: 11 a.m.
- Valet parking: $38 Valet overnight (With in-and-out privileges)
- Self-parking: $16 overnight (In-and-out privileges do not apply)
- Internet access: Complimentary wireless internet in sleeping rooms
Reservations & Cancellations
The cut-off date to receive the group rate at the Hyatt Regency Savannah is August 26, 2022. The room blocks may sell out before August 26, so early reservations are encouraged. Make your reservations directly with the hotel using the links or telephone numbers above.
Canceled reservations that are not resold may become a financial liability for APPA, so please make your reservations thoughtfully.
Scam Alert
Please do NOT make hotel reservations through any third party that may contact you by phone or email. Use only the online reservation links, phone numbers, and discount codes available directly from APPA —in conference brochures and the website at www.PublicPower.org.
Dress Code
The attire for the conference is business casual. Meeting room temperatures vary, so prepare to dress for cool conditions. Whenever possible, networking events will be held outdoors.
Questions and Assistance
For questions or assistance making your hotel arrangements, please contact Meeting Services at 202-467-2941 or [email protected].
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
The safety of those attending the American Public Power Association (APPA) 2022 Business & Financial Conference is our top priority. Below are some of the steps we are taking to ensure the safety of all meeting participants, and our expectations for all conference participants. All participants must agree to abide by these standards.
Note: These policies may be updated if CDC guidance changes. Any changes to these safety protocols will be communicated to all participants before the conference.
Before You Travel
- We recommend all participants get a COVID test no more than 3 days before traveling to the conference. You will not be asked to show any proof of negative test results.
- Participants should abide by CDC guidelines for quarantine or isolation if you are exposed to or test positive for COVID-19 in the days leading up to the the conference.
- If you need to cancel your registration due to COVID or possible COVID exposure, send your cancellation request to [email protected].
On-site Safety Protocols
- Masks will not be required, but APPA will make masks available for all participants who may want to wear one.
- Participants should complete a self-assessment each day before entering the APPA meeting space (see below).
- Engage in appropriate physical distancing and hygiene practices.
- Be respectful of all other attendees and their comfort levels regarding distancing, masking, etc.
- Do not attend the event if you are ill, actively experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms; participants who have recently been exposed to or tested positive for COVID should follow CDC guidelines to determine if it is safe for them to participate.
On-site Daily Health Check-in
Each day of the conference, participants should complete a self-assessment before entering the meeting space to ensure:
- You are not currently experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms that can't be explained by something else;
- You have not recently come into close contact with someone with COVID-19 or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms; and
- You are continuing to follow CDC and local guidance.
After the Conference
We recommending participants get a COVID test 3 days after returning home from the conference. If you tests positive after the conference, please email Amy Rigney-Gay, APPA’s Vice President of Human Resources & Administration, at [email protected] to confidentially report so we can try notify others about possible exposure.
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when is the next Business & Financial Conference?
September 18-21, 2022
Savannah, Georgia
What educational credits are available?
Academy events include the following opportunities for educational credits:
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
- Professional Development Hours (PDHs) as established by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
Sessions in the Human Resources track at the Business & Financial Conference will also be eligible for HRCI credits.
Is there international registration?
Online meeting registration is for U.S. and Canadian residents only. International registrants must provide a signed registration form — signed by the authorized cardholder — if paying with a credit card. Fax the completed registration form to 202-495-7484 or email it to [email protected].
Alternatively, you could send a check from a U.S. bank payable to American Public Power Association. Please mail completed form with full payment to our bank lock box:
American Public Power Association
P.O. Box 418617
Boston, MA 02241-8617
Are meals included?
The following food functions/meals are included in the registration fee:
- Sunday - Welcome Reception
- Monday - Continental Breakfast
- Tuesday - Continental Breakfast; Reception
- Wednesday – Continental Breakfast
What is the conference dress code?
The attire for the conference is business casual. Meeting room temperatures vary, so prepare to dress for cool conditions.
How can I present at the conference?
We welcome your topic and speaker ideas for future conferences and events. To submit your idea for consideration, complete this form. Conference topics are generally determined 6-8 months before the event is held. Ideas will be kept on file for a full year, so if the agenda for the conference has already been determined, your ideas will be considered for the next year’s event, or in case any space opens up in the current year’s program. You will be contacted only if your idea is selected for an upcoming conference.