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
Agenda at a Glance
Sunday, January 7 |
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5 – 6 pm |
Welcome Reception |
Monday, January 8 |
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7:30 – 8:30 am |
Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 9 am |
Welcome & Introductions American Public Power Association Update |
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9 – 10 am |
Ensuring Future Reliability and Resiliency Daniel Kirk-Davidoff, Senior Technical Leader, Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group, Electric Power Research Institute |
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10 – 10:15 am |
Break |
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10:15 – 11:30 am |
Resource Adequacy and the Capacity Markets Adam Keech, Vice President, Market Design and Economics, PJM Interconnections, LLC |
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11:30 am – 12:45 pm |
Lunch Keynote: Countering Challenges to Reliability Jim Robb, President and Chief Executive Officer, North American Electric Reliability Corporation |
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12:45 – 1:45 pm |
Natural Gas Market Forecast Michael Gehring, Director, Portfolio Management & Analytics, The Energy Authority |
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1:45 – 2 pm |
Break |
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2 – 3:15 pm |
Improving Generator Interconnections |
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3:15 – 3:30 pm |
Break |
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3:30 – 4:30 pm |
The Future of Storage Nate Blair, Group Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory |
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5 – 6 pm |
Reception |
Tuesday, January 9 |
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7:30 – 8:30 am |
Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 10:30 am |
Ideas for Innovation in Joint Action Jolene Thompson, President & CEO, American Municipal Power, Inc. |
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10:30 am |
Adjourn |
Registration
Registration
REGISTER FOR THE JOINT ACTION CONFERENCE
Registration Fees
2024 Conference Registration Fees
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Before Dec. 8 |
After Dec. 8 |
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Member |
$895 |
$995 |
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Nonmember |
$1,790 |
$1,890 |
Not yet an American Public Power Association member? Join today and save $845 on your conference registration. Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Not yet a member? Join today and save money on your conference registration. Contact [email protected] to learn more.
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) |
| 1-4 | n/a |
| 5-9 | $50 |
| 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 2, 2024, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after January 2 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for the 2024 Joint Action Conference only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before January 2 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]
Hotel
Hotel
The 2024 Joint Action Conference will be held at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida.
Naples Grande Beach Resort
475 Seagate Drive
Naples, FL 34103
Naples Grande Beach Resort invites guests to explore the warm beach property and indulge in an inclusive getaway full of nature, leisure activities, and incredible nearby sights. The resort's ideal central Naples location makes all the destination’s attractions a short drive away to experience it all. At Naples Grande Beach Resort luxury is reimagined and paradise is rediscovered.
Reservations
- Main Telephone: 1 (239) 597-3232
- Group Rate: $329 (Single/Double) per night (plus applicable taxes and fees: 7% state fee + 5% occupancy fee)
- Reservation Cut-off Date: December 16, 2023
- Reservation Telephone: 1 (844) 489-9663
- Group Code: 2024 Joint Action Conference
- Online Reservation Link: https://book.passkey.com/gt/219261994?gtid=936ff0808ff117d3a6b74a183f76cb9
Logistics
- Check in: 4 pm Check out: 11 am
- Parking: Self-Parking: $18/night / Valet Parking: $28/night
- Guest Room Internet access: Complimentary standard wireless internet
Scam AlertPlease 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. |
Cancellation Policy
The cut-off date to receive the APPA group rate (plus tax) is December 16, 2023. If rooms remain in the block after the cut-off date, the group rate will be honored. If not, you may be charged a higher rate. The room block may sell out before December 16 so early reservations are encouraged. Make your reservations directly with the hotel at the contact information above.
Cancelled reservations that are not resold may become a financial liability for APPA, so please make your reservations thoughtfully. If you require additional assistance with housing, please contact Meeting Services at [email protected].
Dress Code
The attire for the conference is business casual. Meeting room temperatures vary, so prepare to dress for cool conditions.
Questions and Assistance
For questions or assistance making your hotel arrangements, contact [email protected].
FAQs
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].
