Join us for the 2nd annual Technical Training & OQ Compliance Solutions Conference (previously known as the OQ Success Conference). This one-day event features topics specific to Operator Qualification (OQ), compliance, and technical training. Sessions include OQ standards, national portability, records management, safety, regulations, and the next generation of gas workers. The conference is offered in-person at the Rochester Mayo Civic Center and virtually online, in case you can’t get away!
Keep reading if you are:
- Interested in Operator Qualification
- An EnergyU Administrator
- An OQ Evaluator or Manager
- Compliance and Training Personnel
- Working with or at the Office of Pipeline Safety (state-level)
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM Sessions
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM Break
9:35 AM - 11:30 AM Sessions
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM - 2:05 PM Sessions
2:05 PM - 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM - 4:45 PM Sessions
5:00 PM Invitation to attend the MEA Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit Reception
Download a detailed agenda.
LOCATION
Host Venue
Participate in-person in Rochester, MN or online from anywhere!
Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Drive
Rochester, MN 55904
Hotel Reservations
MEA has secured a block of rooms at The Kahler Grand Hotel for Technical Training & OQ Compliance Solutions Conference attendees at the rate of $129/night.
20 SW Second Avenue
Rochester, MN 55902
Book online or call (800) 533-1655 to reserve your room.
There are also room blocks at other hotels within walking distance of the Mayo Civic Center.
Air Travel
You can access the city of Rochester, MN from two main airports:
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is located 1.5 hours north of the Mayo Civic Center.
- Rochester International Airport (RST) is located 15 minutes from the Mayo Civic Center, and is served by Delta, American and United Airlines offering 13 flights daily to and from Atlanta, Chicago and Minneapolis.
Parking
The Mayo Civic Center is served by a number of parking ramps and surface lots within a short walk. The parking ramps are connected to the Civic Center by skyway. Your hotel may also provide free shuttle service to the hotel. Click here for public parking information.
REGISTRATION
Registration Rates
Standard non-member rate: $275 per person
Reduced MEA member rate*: $225 per person
Unless otherwise noted, the registration fee includes the following whether attending in-perseon or online:
- Continental breakfast, lunch, evening reception on Tuesday (in-person attendees only)
- Networking with other attendees
- Q&A with presenters
- Online videos, handouts, and event materials
- Access to the virtual event center for the live stream and recordings for 30 days post-event
- Opportunity to earn professional development hours
*Member company personnel need to login to receive the member rate.
Register now.
Note: This conference is open to operators, contractors, regulators, and engineering services companies and their employees. This conference is closed to other operator qualification training vendors.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received 10 working days prior to the conference are refundable less a $35 service charge. Cancellations within 10 days of the conference are non-refundable. Substitutions may be made at any time.
MEA Event Policies
Please review all MEA Event Policies.
MORE CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Registration Specials
All Technical Training & OQ Compliance Solutions Conference in-person registrants receive a $100 discount for their attendance at the Train the Evaluator class in Rochester, MN on August 13 and for the Gas Operations Technical and Leadership Summit from the evening of August 14 - 16 also in Rochester! Discounted options for these add-on events are available when registering for any of these three events.
Virtual Event Group Pricing: MEA member companies may register 5 virtual attendees starting at $750 per location and then $125 per additional virtual attendee at the same location. Non-Members pay a registration fee of $225 with five or more virtual attendees. All attendees will have individual access to the live event and the option to receive professional development hours. To register for the special group rate please contact Shannon Anderson at (651) 289-9600 x110.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If one of your event marketing goals is getting in front of an audience focused on OQ and compliance, this is it. Check out the opportunities now or contact Robbin Moore at (651) 289-9600 x101.