Newcomers Networking Breakfast
Meet with other first-time attendees, get tips on making the most of your conference experience, and forge lasting connections that will fuel your success throughout the event.
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Meet with other first-time attendees, get tips on making the most of your conference experience, and forge lasting connections that will fuel your success throughout the event.
Visit with peers and chat with conference sponsors at this informal breakfast.
Visit with peers and chat with conference sponsors at this informal breakfast.
Learn how utilities are deploying energy storage to address reliability, manage peak load, and integrate renewables. Review the use and business cases for storage, including how these assets can support peak shaving or energy arbitrage and if there are opportunities to stack value for these assets. Get a rundown on the latest economics surrounding energy storage, including the market outlook and what to look for when bidding for storage assets.
Discover how real-time monitoring of distribution transformers and feeders is affecting grid reliability and customer trust. Dive into utility case studies that show how improved visibility leads to smarter decisions, better outage response, and readiness for DER integration. See how public power uses various operational technologies to monitor their systems and what utilities should expect on the horizon for monitoring assets including substations and feeders.
Welcome
Honoring Our Colleagues: RP3 Designations
How Huntsville Utilities is Adapting to Meet the Needs of Their Community
Building a Culture of Safety
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 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.
The attire for the conference is business casual. Meeting room temperatures vary, so prepare to dress for cool conditions.
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.
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.
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:
Registration: Registration@PublicPower.org
Program/Content: Academy@PublicPower.org
Sponsorship/Expo: Sponsorship@PublicPower.org
Hotel: Meetings@PublicPower.org
Billing: Finance@PublicPower.org
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.
800 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
United States
Discover something new at the AC Hotel Huntsville Downtown. Located on Williams Avenue in the heart of downtown Huntsville. Directly across from The Von Braun Center and beautiful Big Spring Park, take in the view or explore in the Huntsville Museum of Art. Start your day at the AC Kitchen with a freshly baked croissant or an invigorating cup of espresso. After a day of exploring local shopping and restaurants, visit the AC Lounge where our bartenders carefully curate signature cocktails special to the city, and indulge in delicious tapas.
Main Telephone: (256) 836-7776
Group Rates: Single/Double: $219/night + state and local taxes (15%) + $2 city surcharge
Check-in: 3 p.m.
Check-out: 12 p.m.
Parking Fee: Onsite Parking: $16/night, per vehicle
Guest Room Internet Access: Complimentary standard wireless internet
435 Williams Avenue SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
United States
The Trilogy hotel’s aesthetic will celebrate timeless style, with sleek lines, vibrant colors, and functional beauty reflective of the mid-century movement, creating an environment that feels both classic and contemporary. Its unique location offers stunning views of both the Von Braun Center and Big Spring Park, allowing guests to feel connected to the pulse of the city while also enjoying peaceful moments in nature. What sets the Trilogy apart, however, is its commitment to innovation — seeking to unite the worlds of art and science.
Main Telephone: (256) 489-2080
Group Rates: Single/Double: $219/night + state and local taxes (15%) + $2 city surcharge
Check-in: 4 p.m.
Check-out: 11 a.m.
Parking Fee: Valet Parking: $30/night, per vehicle | Onsite Parking: $5/per entry
Guest Room Internet Access: Complimentary standard wireless internet
707 Monroe Street SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
United States
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
622 Emerson Road
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
United States