National Conference

The 2026 National Conference program will be available in early 2026. 

View the 2025 National Conference program.

Preconference seminars on Sunday are a great value-add, allowing you to explore topics in-depth with experienced instructors. All seminars require an additional registration fee. 

Access the 2025 program for information on last year's preconference seminars.

Registration Fees

Registration for the 2026 Conference will open in early fall 2025.

2025 Conference Registration Fees (subject to change in 2024)

Group discounts are available! See details below. 

Not yet an American Public Power Association member?  Join today and start saving immediately on your conference registration. Contact Membership@PublicPower.org 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!

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.

Registration Help

Check out our Registration FAQs for answers to the most common questions and help with all your registration-related issues. 

Guests

Guests do not need to register for the 2024 National Conference; there is no guest registration fee. Guests accompanying a National Conference attendee are welcome to attend the Welcome Reception (Sunday); Industry Innovations Expo Reception (Monday); Special Event (Tuesday); and the Chair's Breakfast & Closing General Session (Wednesday). 

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: Registration@PublicPower.org.

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 Registration@PublicPower.org

Conference Location & Hotel

The 2026 National Conference will be held in Boston, Massachusetts. Hotel information will be available in early 2026.

Questions and Assistance

For questions or assistance making your hotel arrangements, contact Meetings@PublicPower.org.

• Sponsorship and expo packages for this event
• Sponsorship and expo packages for all events
• Sponsorship and expo policies
• Vendor services kit
• Information for confirmed sponsors and exhibitors

Where and when will future National Conferences be held?

• 2026 APPA National Conference
  June 26-July 1, 2026
  Boston, Massachusetts
• 2027 APPA National Conference
  June 18-23
  Orlando, Florida
• 2028 National Conference
  June 16-21
  Chicago, Illinois

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 get information about a past conference? 

Looking for a complete, printable version of the 2023 conference program? Download it here! For other questions about past events, including help tracking down speaker presentations or older events, contact EducationInfo@PublicPower.org.

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 EducationInfo@PublicPower.org.

For any questions, please contact: 

Registration: Registration@PublicPower.org

Program/Content: Academy@PublicPower.org

Hotel: Meetings@PublicPower.org

Billing: Finance@PublicPower.org