The MEA Electric Operations Technical & Leadership Summit offers annual electric operations training for crews, foremen, supervisors, managers, and directors. The summit includes a keynote, exhibits,and classroom sessions on technical, safety, and workforce issues and multiple tracks on overhead and underground. Join us in 2018 and see what challenges you can break through.
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibitor Move-in
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Registration
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Welcome
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Classroom Sessions
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Keynote Presentation
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Welcome Reception on Exhibit Floor
Thursday, May 10, 2018
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Registration
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast on Exhibit Floor
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Classroom Sessions
10:00 AM -11:00 AM Break on Exhibit Floor
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch on Exhibit Floor
1:15 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-Out
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Break
Friday, May 11, 2017
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast in Foyer
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Classroom Sessions
See full agenda here.
LOCATION
Host Venue
Crowne Plaza Springfield
3000 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-7777
Hotel Reservations
Reserve your room online by April 10 to receive the discounted rate of $119++/night. Or call (217) 529-7777 and reference MEA Energy Association. This rate is offered two days pre- and post-conference and is subject to availability.
Air Travel
The closest airport is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI). It is located approximately 15 minutes from the Crowne Plaza Springfield.
The following airports are located within a 1.5 hour drive of the hotel:
- Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Transportation
The hotel is located in a suburban setting southeast of downtown Springfield, off of interstates 55 & 72. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI). To arrange for airport pickup, contact the hotel one to two days before your arrival by calling (217) 529-7777 and ask to speak with a Front Desk staff. While at the hotel, you can make your arrangements for your return transfer to the airport.
Parking
Complimentary daily self-parking is available.
REGISTRATION
Registration Rates - See full agenda here.
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Standard non-member rate - $685 per person
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Reduced MEA Member* Rate - $385 per person
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To register as an exhibitor (booth staff and/or booth space), do so here.
*Member company personnel will need to login to receive the member rate. If you do not yet have a login or cannot remember your login, please contact Marcia Herron at (651) 289-9600 x116 for assistance.
Check if your company is an MEA Member. Memberships are company based, so if your company is a member, you are a member, and will receive the MEA Member rate if you login.
Register here.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received 10 business days prior to the conference are refundable less a $35 service charge. Cancellations within 10 business days of the conference are non-refundable. Substitutions may be made at any time.
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