CEOs Leading Public Power Forward: Service, Safety, and Strategy
Welcome
Honoring Our Colleagues: RP3 Designations
How Huntsville Utilities is Adapting to Meet the Needs of Their Community
Building a Culture of Safety
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Award Winners Photos
RP3 designees and Safety Award honorees can get their photos taken.
Women in Public Power Breakfast
Ignite empowering connections as you join a vibrant gathering of women in public power, fostering engaging conversations that unravel shared challenges, embrace exciting opportunities, and propel our industry forward.
Networking Breakfast with Sponsors
Power up with coffee and connections at this informal breakfast. Visit with your peers and chat with sponsors.
Rocket City Reception
Ready for liftoff? Celebrate Huntsville’s rich legacy of space exploration and innovation while networking with peers, enjoying cosmic-inspired food and drinks, and winding down in an atmosphere that’s truly out of this world. Bring your Rocket Launch Map to explore and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win exciting prizes!
The Future of FEMA and Maximizing Federal Disaster Assistance
With the future of FEMA uncertain, reimbursement and federal declarations are waning. Hear from utilities and a member of the FEMA review council how you can increase your utility’s chances of getting reimbursed and what you should consider in reserve funding in the current climate. Walk through a reimbursement template to check if your practices align with the latest requirements and expectations.
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Navigating Supply Chain Challenges and Tariffs
As critical infrastructure projects continue to be delayed by long lead times and material shortages, utilities also face uncertainty from global markets – affecting the cost and feasibility of major efforts. Explore the various procurement strategies, considerations with domestic versus foreign manufacturing, inventory optimization methods, and other ways your peer utilities are building resilience into their supply chains.