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Conference

National Conference

Engage, network, and innovate with public power's leaders.
June 7 - 12, 2024
San Diego, California
Sponsors

Call for Ideas 

Help us plan the 2024 National Conference. We invite you to share your ideas on what topics and speakers you'd like to see on the conference program. 

Share your ideas by filling out this survey

  • Multiple submissions are welcome! Please complete the survey for each topic or session you'd like to propose.
  • Topics will be reviewed in December. If a topic is chosen, we anticipate inviting speakers in February 2024.
  • If you would rather provide your input directly, or have supporting documents you would like to submit with your proposal, please email your suggestions or information to [email protected]

Thank you for sharing your ideas and supporting the APPA National Conference!

About the National Conference

The APPA National Conference is your time to reconnect, recharge, and power up for the future at the nation’s premier gathering of public power leaders. Join us and explore how changing policy, technology, and lifestyles are reshaping the energy industry and how that impacts your community. Engage with visionaries and experts, exchange strategies and solutions with other public power leaders and policymakers, and discover tools for your future success. Join us to plug in to the experience, innovation, and leadership of your national public power community.

Who Should Attend

Connect with public power’s leaders for ideas and insights at the National Conference:

  • General managers and CEOs
  • Senior managers, rising stars and future leaders
  • Mayors
  • Governing board members
  • City council members
  • Policy and strategy makers
  • Industry partners and vendors
  • Consultants and subject matter experts

Program

The 2024 National Conference program will be available in early 2024. 

Looking for a complete, printable version of the 2023 conference program? Download it here

The National Conference offers many opportunities professional development and networking opportunities to help you connect with public power leaders and partners across the country.

  • Pre-conference seminars on Sunday are a great value-add.
  • General sessions bring everyone together on broader issues.
  • Breakout sessions dive deeper into key issues facing public power utilities. 
  • Networking events and the Industry Innovations Expo provide connection opportunities. 

 

Agenda at a Glance

Friday, June 7

8 a.m. – 3 pm

Public Power Day of Giving

 

Sunday, June 9

8:30 am – Noon

Preconference Seminars

All seminars require an additional fee

1:30 – 5 pm

Preconference Seminars

All seminars require an additional fee

5 – 6 pm

Women in Public Power Reception

Join the women thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators shaping public power for networking and drinks. Make new friends, share stories, and enjoy great conversations.

6 – 7:30 pm

Welcome Reception

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks while you reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and network with other public power leaders. All conference participants and guests are welcome.

 

Monday, June 10

7:15 – 8:15 am

Morning Conversations

Start your morning by joining friends and colleagues in small group discussions. Continental breakfast will be served.

8:30 – 10:30 am

Opening General Session

  • Keynote Speaker

10:30 am – 6 pm

Industry Innovations Expo open

Refreshment breaks will be held in the Industry Innovations Expo.

11 am – Noon 

Breakout Sessions

Noon – 1:30 pm

Lunch (on your own)

1:30 – 2:30 pm 

Breakout Sessions

2:30 – 3 pm

Break with Sponsors (Industry Innovations Expo) 

3 – 4 pm

Breakout Sessions

4:30 – 6 pm

Industry Innovations Expo Reception

Unwind over drinks as you connect with industry suppliers, vendors, and consultants and discover how they can help your organization succeed. Enjoy some down time with colleagues.

 

Tuesday, June 11

7:15 – 8:15 am

Morning Conversations

Start your morning by joining friends and colleagues in small group discussions. Continental breakfast will be served

8:30 – 10:30 am

General Session 

  • Presentation of National Awards
    Recognizing excellence in public power leadership
  • Keynote Speaker

10:30 am – 3 pm

Industry Innovations Expo open

Refreshment breaks will be held in the Industry Innovations Expo.

11 am – Noon 

Breakout Sessions

Noon – 1:30 pm

Lunch - Industry Innovations Expo 

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Breakout Sessions

2:30 – 3 pm

Break with Sponsors (Industry Innovations Expo) 

3 – 4:15 pm

General Session

4:30 – 5:30 pm

Association Business Meeting

Get reports from the board Treasurer on APPA’s performance and financials and cast your vote on policy resolutions that will guide APPA’s advocacy efforts for the coming year and for members to represent your region on the APPA Board of Directors. Each utility member must appoint a voting delegate for this meeting. 

7 - 9 pm

Special Event

 

Wednesday, June 12

8 – 10:30 am

Chair’s Breakfast & Closing General Session

Chair’s Breakfast
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Please be seated by 8:30 a.m. for breakfast service. 

Installation of the 2024-25 Board Chair

Closing Keynote Speaker

10:30 am

Conference Adjourns

 

 

Registration

Registration will open in early 2024. 

 

2024 Conference Registration Fees

 

 

Before May 10, 2024
Early Registration Deadline

After May 10, 2024
Early Registration Deadline

Member

$1,175

$1,275

Nonmember

$2,350

$2,450

Group discounts are available! See details below. 

Preconference Seminars 

 

Before May 10, 2024
Early Registration Deadline

After May 10, 2024
Early Registration Deadline

Seminars (each)

$395

$495

Not yet an American Public Power Association member?  Join today and start saving immediately on your conference registration. Contact [email protected] to learn more. 

Group Registration Discounts

Save money on each registration for the National Conference when your organization registers 5 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 Policy

National Conference registrants who cancel in writing on or before June 3, 2024, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after June 3 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for the 2024 National Conference and preconference seminars only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before June 13are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund.

Cancellation requests should 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.

Questions?

Contact [email protected]

 

Hotel

Conference Location & Hotel

The 2024 National Conference will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San DIego in San Diego, California on June 7-10, 2024. 

The hotel room block will open in early 2024. 

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
1 Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101

Experience the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the Manchester Grand Hyatt waterfront hotel in downtown San Diego. Enjoy easy access to San Diego’s best beaches, restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, and more. Choose from seven onsite dining options including the 40th floor Top of the Hyatt with must-see Pacific Ocean and downtown city views, Sally’s Fish House & Bar or The Landing. 

When you’re ready to explore downtown, there’s a variety of exciting San Diego attractions just minutes away from the hotel. Check out California beaches, championship golf courses and popular destinations, like the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Seaport Village and Gaslamp Quarter. After a long day, unwind by the private poolside cabana on the rooftop or soak in a hot tub while taking in the sights of the city. 
 

Reservations

  • Main Telephone: 1 (619) 232-1234
  • Group Rate: $299 (Single/Double) per night (plus applicable taxes and fees: 10.5% TOT + 2% TMD + $.65 CA Tourism Fee)
  • Reservation Cut-off Date: May 16, 2024
  • Reservation Telephone: TBA
  • Online Reservation Link: TBA

Logistics

  • Check in: 4 pm Check out: 11 am
  • Parking: Self-Parking: $40/night / Valet Parking: $60/night
  • Internet access: Complimentary standard wireless internet

 

Hotel Reservations & Cancellation Policy: 

The cut-off date to receive the APPA group rate (plus tax) is May 16, 2024. If rooms remain in the APPA 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 May 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].

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].

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where and when will future National Conferences be held?

  • 2024 APPA National Conference
    June 7-12, 2024
    San Diego, California
     
  • 2025 APPA National Conference
    June 6-11, 2025
    New Orleans, Louisiana
     
  • 2026 APPA National Conference
    June 26-July 1, 2026
    Boston, Massachusetts

 

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 conference evaluation after the event.

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.

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].

Contact Us

For more information about the conference, email: 

 

Registration: [email protected]

Program/Content: [email protected]

Hotel: [email protected]

Billing: [email protected]