Common challenges. Collaborative solutions.
Join your peers to address public power’s biggest policy and management challenges at the Joint Action Conference.
Hear from the experts, catch up with colleagues and friends, and share your perspectives on the new and evolving challenges facing joint action agencies and public power utilities.
Who should attend
This premier leadership event is designed for CEOs and senior management of joint action agencies and state associations, their board members and commissioners, and public power utilities.
Select conference sessions may be restricted to only APPA member utilities, joint action agencies, and State Associations. See conference program for details.
More information
Registration: [email protected]
Program/Content: [email protected]
Hotel: [email protected]
Billing: [email protected]
Program
The 2024 Joint Action Conference program will be available in Fall 2023.
View the 2023 Joint Action Conference program.
General Conference format:
Sunday
5 – 6 p.m.
Welcome Reception (Guests welcome)
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks while you reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and network with public power utility and joint action agency leaders from across the nation.
Monday
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
8:30 – 9 a.m.
Welcome & Introductions
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Session (to be announced)
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Session (to be announced)
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lunch Keynote (hosted by APPA)
1 – 2 p.m.
Session (to be announced)
2 – 2:15 p.m.
Break
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Session (to be announced)
3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Break
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Session (to be announced)
5 – 6 p.m.
Reception
Enjoy some food, drinks, and down time with the friends and colleagues you already know, and grow your network of public power contacts.
Tuesday, January 10
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Session (to be announced)
9:45 – 10 a.m.
Break
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Session (to be announced)
11:30 a.m.
Adjourn
Registration
Registration for the 2024 Joint Action Conference will open in Fall 2023.
Registration Fees
Registration fees have not been finalized yet or the 2024 Joint Action Conference, but 2023 prices are provided below for ballpark budgeting purposes.
2023 Conference Registration Fees
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Before Early Registration Deadline |
After Early Registration Deadline |
|
Member |
$825 |
$875 |
|
Nonmember |
$1,650 |
$1,700 |
Not yet an American Public Power Association member? Join today and save $825 on your conference registration. Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Group Discounts
Save money on each registration for the Joint Action Conference when your organization registers 5 or more people. The larger your group, the more you save!
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Number of registrants |
Discount |
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1-4 |
n/a |
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5-9 |
$50 |
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10-14 |
$100 |
|
15-24 |
$150 |
| 25+ | $200 |
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 Tuesday, January 3, 2023, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after January 3 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for the 2023 Joint Action Conference only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before January 3 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund of their registration fee.
Cancellation requests must be made through your my.publicpower portal, or addressed 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: [email protected]
Program/Content: [email protected]
Hotel: [email protected]
Billing: [email protected]
Conference Location & Hotel
The location for the 2024 Joint Action Conference has not been finalized yet. Updated hotel information will be posted when available.
The hotel room block will open in Fall 2023.
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.
Questions and Assistance
For questions or assistance making your hotel arrangements, contact [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I earn educational credits for attending this conference?
Yes, you can earn the following kinds of educational credits for participating in sessions during the conference:
- 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)
To receive a certificate for your participation, participants must complete the online conference evaluation after the event.
Are meals included?
The following food functions/meals are included in the registration fee:
- Sunday - Reception
- Monday - Continental Breakfast
- Monday - Lunch
- Tuesday - 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.
What is the policy on refunds, cancellations and attendee substitutions?
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before Friday, December 30, 2022, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after December 30 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for the 2023 Joint Action Conference only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before December 30 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund of their registration fee.
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.
What is the APPA Code of Conduct for meeting attendees?
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.
More questions?
Contact [email protected].
