Community Engagement
The Board of Directors for the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency recently approved a resolution that authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction of a new Mid-States facility.

Sponsorship Information

Sponsor Showcase Information and Schedule

The only way to secure a spot in the Sponsor Showcase is through sponsorship.

You will enjoy dedicated time with public power leaders as noted below, but you’re welcome to schedule individual appointments or engage drop-in visitors outside of these hours. Additionally, you can attend conference sessions and events, so you can learn about the industry and network with attendees during non-dedicated hours.

Please note that this is a table-top show, and all items must fit on your table. A six-foot table, two chairs, and a waste basket will be provided.

Sunday, January 11 
2 - 5 p.m.Showcase set-up
5 - 6 p.m.Showcase open during reception
Monday, January 12 
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Showcase open during breakfast
9:15 - 9:45 a.m.Showcase open during break
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.Showcase open during break
2 - 2:15 p.m.Showcase open during break
3:15 - 3:30 p.m.Showcase open during break
Tuesday, January 13 
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Showcase open during breakfast
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.Tear-down
Generation
The Electric Power Research Institute on Dec. 9 released first-of-its-kind, domain-specific benchmarking results for the electric power sector.
Workforce
Empower your utility to balance growth, reliability, and sustainability in a changing energy landscape.
Bonds and Financing
Learn all about cost of service, from basic concepts to leveraging data for decision making.

Location

Venue and Hotel FAQ
Hotel Reservations and APPA Cancellation Policy

The cutoff date to receive the APPA group rate (plus tax) is March 7, 2026. If rooms remain in the APPA block after the cutoff date, the APPA group rate will be honored. If not, you may be charged a higher rate. The room block may sell out before March 7, so early reservations are encouraged. For individual reservations, please call (800) 362-2779, and reference the group code 94Z. Alternatively, you may reserve your room online. The hotel should receive all reservations no later than March 7. 

Canceled reservations that are not resold may become a financial liability for the Association, so please make your reservations thoughtfully. If you require additional assistance with housing, please contact Meeting Services at Meetings@PublicPower.org

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 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 meeting and future meetings, with no warning or refund.

How can I present at the conference?

Conference topics are generally determined 6-8 months before the event is held. We welcome your topic and speaker ideas for future conferences and events. Submit your idea for consideration at a future event. 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 a space opens up in the current year’s program. You will be contacted only if your idea is selected for an upcoming conference.

How can I serve as an officer?

Utility employees play a vital role in planning the conference to bring you important topics. Incoming Vice Chairs for committees will be selected in February. Email EducationInfo@PublicPower.org if you are interested in taking a leadership position in the conference by serving as an officer for one of the following tracks:

  • Environmental, Generation & Fuels
  • Grid Modernization
  • Reliability & Resilience
  • Transmission & Distribution
  • Safety Summit
Embassy Suites Huntsville
Embassy Suites Huntsville Hotel

Group Rates: Single/Double: $219/night + state and local taxes (13.25%) + $2 city surcharge

Check-in: 4 pm

Check-out: 11 am

Parking Fee: Onsite Parking — $18 per night, per vehicle

Guest Room Internet Access: Complimentary standard wireless internet

Reservation Telephone: (800) 362-2779

Discover the comfort and convenience of Embassy Suites Huntsville Hotel, ideally located in the heart of downtown and connected to the Von Braun Center via skybridge. Whether you are attending a conference, exploring the Rocket City, or enjoying a weekend getaway, Embassy Suites Huntsville is a place to relax, recharge, and feel at home. Unwind in spacious two-room suites, rejuvenate at the on-site spa, and enjoy complimentary made-to-order breakfast and evening receptions that make every stay memorable.

94Z
219

800 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
United States

Book by March 7, 2026
Off
Von Braun Center

All summit events will be held at the Von Braun Center, Huntsville’s largest event space. Centrally located  downtown near hotels, shops, and restaurants, it overlooks the manicured landscape of Big Spring International Park. Take a short drive to NASA's US Space & Rocket Center and visit "the world's most comprehensive collection of manned spaceflight hardware," or take advantage of the nearby hiking trails adorned with old aircraft cockpits and other "space-themed yard art"! 

700 Monroe St SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
United States

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 on our website.

Location

Venue and Hotel FAQ
Hotel Reservations and APPA Cancellation Policy

The cutoff date to receive the APPA group rate (plus tax) is March 7, 2026. If rooms remain in the APPA block after the cutoff date, the APPA group rate will be honored. If not, you may be charged a higher rate. The room block may sell out before March 7, so early reservations are encouraged. For individual reservations, please call (800) 362-2779, and reference the group code 94Z. Alternatively, you may reserve your room online. The hotel should receive all reservations no later than March 7. 

Canceled reservations that are not resold may become a financial liability for the Association, so please make your reservations thoughtfully. If you require additional assistance with housing, please contact Meeting Services at Meetings@PublicPower.org

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 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 meeting and future meetings, with no warning or refund.

How can I present at the conference?

Conference topics are generally determined 6-8 months before the event is held. We welcome your topic and speaker ideas for future conferences and events. Submit your idea for consideration at a future event. 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 a space opens up in the current year’s program. You will be contacted only if your idea is selected for an upcoming conference.

How can I serve as an officer?

Utility employees play a vital role in planning the conference to bring you important topics. Incoming Vice Chairs for committees will be selected in February. Email EducationInfo@PublicPower.org if you are interested in taking a leadership position in the conference by serving as an officer for one of the following tracks:

  • Environmental, Generation & Fuels
  • Grid Modernization
  • Reliability & Resilience
  • Transmission & Distribution
  • Safety Summit
Embassy Suites Huntsville
Embassy Suites Huntsville Hotel

Group Rates: Single/Double: $219/night + state and local taxes (13.25%) + $2 city surcharge

Check-in: 4 pm

Check-out: 11 am

Parking Fee: Onsite Parking — $18 per night, per vehicle

Guest Room Internet Access: Complimentary standard wireless internet

Reservation Telephone: (800) 362-2779

Discover the comfort and convenience of Embassy Suites Huntsville Hotel, ideally located in the heart of downtown and connected to the Von Braun Center via skybridge. Whether you are attending a conference, exploring the Rocket City, or enjoying a weekend getaway, Embassy Suites Huntsville is a place to relax, recharge, and feel at home. Unwind in spacious two-room suites, rejuvenate at the on-site spa, and enjoy complimentary made-to-order breakfast and evening receptions that make every stay memorable.

94Z
219

800 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
United States

Reservation Cutoff Date: March 7, 2026
Off
Von Braun Center

All summit events will be held at the Von Braun Center, Huntsville’s largest event space. Centrally located  downtown near hotels, shops, and restaurants, it overlooks the manicured landscape of Big Spring International Park. Take a short drive to NASA's US Space & Rocket Center and visit "the world's most comprehensive collection of manned spaceflight hardware," or take advantage of the nearby hiking trails adorned with old aircraft cockpits and other "space-themed yard art"! 

700 Monroe St SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
United States

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 on our website.

Strategic Distribution System Management for the Modern Grid

A public power utility’s distribution system is its most visible and valuable asset. It is essential to business success and connected to every customer. In addition to delivering energy safely, affordably, and reliably to a traditional electrical load base, today’s distribution system must be robust in its capacity and resilience to support an increasingly electrified economy. This includes connection points and capacity for large data center loads, throughput for distributed energy resources, and infrastructure for communications and information management systems. This seminar will cover both technical and business aspects of strategic planning and proactive investment necessary to manage the system’s capacity for growth, reliability, and resilience to achieve the vision of a fully supported local economy at the lowest total cost of ownership. 

Topics

  • Trends in distribution system management (e.g., reliability, automation, costs)
  • Best practices for analyzing system performance
  • State-of-the-art planning approaches and tools
  • New technologies in infrastructure condition assessment and life extension
  • Overhead and underground component lifecycle management
  • Economic models to support financing system updates
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CEU
3.25
PDH
4.0
CPE
John Miner
John Miner
President | Collaborative Learning
Benjamin Lanz
Benjamin Lanz
Senior Director of Industry & External Affairs | Osmose