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 undergound. Your industry. Your updates. All in progress at this year’s event.
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Exhibitor Move-in
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Error Mitigation Workshop*
10:00 AM - 08:00 PM Registration
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Opening Session and Keynote Presentation
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM Classroom Sessions
04:30 PM - 07:30 PM Welcome Reception, Dinner and Exhibits
Thursday, May 9, 2019
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM Breakfast
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM Classroom Sessions
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Exhibits
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Classroom Sessions
12:00 PM - 01:15 PM Lunch and Exhibits
01:15 PM - 05:00 PM Exhibitor Move-Out
01:15 PM - 03:15 PM Classroom Sessions
03:15 PM - 03:30 PM Afternoon Break
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Classroom Sessions
Friday, May 10, 2019
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM Breakfast in Foyer
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM Classroom Sessions
10:00 AM Meeting Adjourns
See full agenda here
*Optional Pre-Conference Session - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Error Mitigation Workshop, presented by MEA Field Leader Training - Human performance improvement looks at how people think about and perform their work. It recognizes the unavoidable truth that people make mistakes and identifies causes of human errors to provide tools to help minimize their occurrance. Studies show that 70-90% of events can be attributed to human error. In fact, it doesn't matter how long a person has been in their job or how much skill or training they've received, mistakes and errors are bound to happen. The good news is by understanding the concepts of human performance improvement, leaders and their crew can reduce the number of errors and the severity of those error driven events.
In this workshop, we will look at the basics of human performance improvement including the what/how/why's of errors and events. A simple framework for analyzing errors and events to ensure prevention will also be discussed.
What's in this workshop that will benefit you?
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An introduction to human performance improvement
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An awareness of error likely situations and ideas for minimizing errors
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A framework for event analysis and understanding
Cost: $95/person. Space is limited.
First time attendees of the Electric Operations Summit (maximum of 30) can enter the promo code FIRSTWRK in the payment screen to attend this class at no charge.
LOCATION
Hotel
Crowne Plaza Springfield
3000 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-7777
Hotel Reservations
Reserve your room online by April 10, 2019 to receive the discounted rate of $119. Or call (217) 529-7777 and reference MEA Energy Association. This rate is being offered two days pre- and two post-event, based on availability.
Air Travel
The Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) is located approximately 15 minutes from the Crowne Plaza Springfield.
The following airports are located within a 1.5 hr drive of the hotel:
- Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
- 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
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MEA Member Registration* - $405 per person
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Non- Member Registration - $705 per person
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To register as an exhibitor (booth staff and/or booth space), do so here.
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If you work for an MEA Member Company but do not yet have a login, you will need one to get the member rate. Please click here to request login information. You will receive an email confirmation with your login information within 24 hours.
If your company is not an MEA Member, you may continue to register at the Non-MEA Member rate.
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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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