Energetic Women Conference

When:  Jun 14, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM (CT)

The annual Energetic Women Conference is attended by professionals in the energy industry who are interested in developing and enhancing their leadership and interpersonal skills. Over 2.5 days, attendees participate in industry tours, networking activities, and top quality educational sessions. 

Get more conference information at energeticwomen.org.

***IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT; VIRTUAL REGISTRATION IS STILL AVAILABLE.***


SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Tuesday, June 14
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM        Registration
Times Vary                    Pre-conference tours, activities, and sessions
6:30 PM                        Welcome Reception 

Wednesday, June 15
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM         Sweatworking
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM         Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM         Welcome
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM       Opening Keynote
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM     Networking Break
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM     Breakout Session
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM       Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM        Breakout Session
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM        Networking Break
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM        Afternoon Keynote

Thursday, June 16
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM         Sweatworking
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM         Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM         Welcome
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM         Awards Presentations

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM       Session
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM     Networking Break
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM     Closing Keynote
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM     Closing Remarks & Prize Drawings


*Optional Pre-Conference Tours & Activities, Pre-Conference Sessions, Sweatworking, and Breakouts
Details and options will be available for selection in the coming months.

LOCATION
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center
400 Renaissance Drive
Detroit, MI 48243
(313) 568-8000


Hotel Reservations
Reserve your room online by Wednesday, May 25 to receive the $195 plus taxes nightly rate. This rate is offered three days pre- and post-conference based on availability. Room rate does not include 15% hotel room tax (subject to change). Reservations must be cancelled two days prior to arrival to avoid a one night’s room and tax charge.

Air Travel
The closest airport is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), which is an estimated 21 miles east of the hotel.

Transportation

  • The hotel does not provide shuttle service. 
  • Rideshare services are available from DTW. Passengers must meet their driver within the designated Rideshare area that is located inside the Big Blue Deck, Level 1 or McNamara Parking Garage, Level 4.
  • Taxis are available on-demand and the estimated fee is $52 one way.

Parking
Valet parking is available for $40 per day, and self parking is avaialble for $27 per day.

REGISTRATION
Registration Rates
***IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. VIRTUAL REGISTRATION IS STILL AVAILABLE.***
In-Person Registrations

  • Early Bird Member Rate, In-Person* | $600/person (special rate available until March 25, 2022)
  • Member Rate, In-Person* | $700/person SOLD OUT
  • Non-Member Rate, In-Person | $900/person SOLD OUT
    If you are looking to redeem an in-person promo code, please contact Stacey Bonine at staceyb@MEAenergy.org

Virtual Registrations

  • Early Bird Member Rate, Virtual* | $400/person (special rate available until March 25, 2022)
  • Member Rate, Virtual* | $500/person
  • Non-Member Rate, Virtual | $700/person

*Member company attendees will need to log in to receive the member rate. If your company is not an MEA member, you may continue to register at the non-member rate.

  • Click here to check if your company is an MEA member company. Members are company based, so if your company is a member, you are a member, and will receive the MEA member rate if you log in. 
  • If you work for an MEA member company and have attended the conference before, or know that you have a login but forgot your password, please click here and enter your email address. Your password will be emailed to you immediately. 
  • 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. 

Registration Inclusions
All registrations (in-person and virtual) will include:

  • Conference learning journal (subject to availability for registrants after March 25, 2022)
  • 30-day access to all recorded content after the event
  • Networking opportunities
  • Access to the virtual event platform and conference app

In-person registration will also include:

  • Conference welcome bag with supporting company promotional items
  • Optional attendance to various industry tours and activities
  • Conference reception and entertainment at The Henry Ford
  • Additional networking opportunities such as sweatworking, meals, and breaks

Cancellation Policy
For any questions or to invoke a change in registration, please contact Stacey Bonine.

Corporate Registration [In-Person]

  • In-person corporate registration packages may be transferred (in their entirety) from in-person to virtual up to 30 days before the start of the event IF there is a company-wide change in policy for attendance or travel. A refund for the difference in registration fees will be provided to the company. Written notice from a company Vice President level role or above to Patrick Van Beek at patrickv@MEAenergy.org must be provided.
  • Corporate registration packages are non-refundable, but requests for substitutions received at least 3 business days prior to the conference will be accepted.
  • Individuals who are part of a corporate registration package are not able to change their registration type on their own.

Corporate Registration [Virtual]

  • Virtual corporate registration packages may be transferred (in their entirety) from virtual to in-person up to 30 days before the start of the event IF there is availability and capacity.
  • Individuals who are part of a corporate registration package are not able to change their registration type on their own.

Individual Registration [In-Person]

  • In-person individual registrations may be transferred from in-person to virtual up to 30 days before the start of the event. A refund for the difference in registration fee will be provided.
  • Cancellations are non-refundable, but requests for substitutions received at least 3 business days prior to the conference will be accepted.

Individual Registration [Virtual]

  • Virtual individual registrations may be transferred from virtual to in-person up to 30 days before the start of the event. An invoice for the difference will be sent and must be paid prior to the start of the event.

  • Virtual individual registrations are non-refundable, but substitutions may be made at any time.

MEA Event Policies
Please review all MEA Event Policies.

COVID-19 and MEA Events

Throughout the pandemic, MEA has followed CDC guidelines for the health and safety of our attendees, their families, and their communities. As of CDC data on March 11, 2022, MEA will not require vaccination or a recent negative COVID test for in-person events. The requirement, or lack thereof, is subject to change based on COVID-19 Community Levels in the area of each event. Attendees are asked to respect any masking, physical distancing, or other precautions put in place by the community and venue in which MEA is hosting the event. Leading up to and/or while onsite at an event, MEA may implement procedures or precautions related to COVID-19 based on CDC Community Levels.

Your wellbeing and satisfaction are important to us. If you are currently registered for an MEA event and prefer to switch your attendance type from in-person to virtual or virtual to in-person, changes can be requested up to 30 days prior to the start of the event (per the cancellation policy). If you registered with a promo code as part of a company package, changes to your registration are subject to MEA corporate registration package terms. Please contact your internal corporate registration contact.

COVID-19 is a highly contagious and easily spread virus—even among those carriers who are asymptomatic. By attending this event, attendees assume the risk and responsibility of potentially contracting COVID-19 and release MEA Energy Association from any liability as it relates to contracting a disease.

Per the CDC: COVID-19 Community Levels are a new tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. Take precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 based on the COVID-19 Community Level in the event area. The Energetic Women Conference is in Wayne County, Michigan. The pre-event ‘Know Before You Go’ email from MEA will indicate any known precautions or restrictions.

Recording Policy 
MEA Energy Association applies restrictions on recording the proceedings of any MEA virtual event (including conferences and webinars). Restrictions include, but are not limited to, the usage of audio recording, video recording, and photography by participants or observers. Your email address will serve as your unique identifier to access the virtual event; technology limits one user to one email address. Sharing this information is not permitted.

Consent to Use Photographic & Video Images
Registration and attendance at or participation in MEA and Energetic Women meetings, events, and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to MEA, Energetic Women, and paid speakers the use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities for promotional purposes.

MORE CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Maverick Award
The Maverick Award gives special recognition to leaders who have set the standard in promoting, connecting and strengthening female leaders in energy operations and engineering. The Maverick Award is presented annually to a man or woman who actively participates in the advancement of women in leadership, who knows an organization is stronger with a diverse leadership team, who believes in the empowerment of women, who understands the importance of recognition and opportunities for women, who advocates for the professional advancement of women, and who acknowledges the full talents, capabilities, and organizational benefits of women in energy operations and engineering. View our past Mavericks.

Excellence in Women's Development Award
Energetic Women wishes to give special recognition to a company for their leadership and commitment to diversity and inclusion in the utility industry. The company recognized by this award valiantly champions diversity and inclusion efforts. View our past award winners. 

Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering at the conference (either at the registration desk or tours), please email Stacey

More
If your company is looking to increase brand visibility and reach new audiences, check out MEA Sponsorship Opportunities.
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Location

400 Renaissance Drive
Detroit, MI 48243