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2026 Distribution Planning & Operations Conference
2026 Distribution Planning & Operations Conference
 
Learn, collaborate & strengthen your distribution system performance.
February 24-25, 2026 | Kansas City, MO

The 2026 Distribution Planning & Operations Conference brings together electric utility engineers, planners, and operations leaders to tackle the evolving challenges of modern distribution systems. This 1.5 day event will highlight real-world utility case studies, operational best practices, workforce strategies, and innovations shaping the future of distribution planning and operations. This conference will explore reliability, resiliency, field operations, system hardening, supply chain realities, labor dynamics, AI adoption, and technologies that are redefining how distribution systems are planned, operated, and maintained. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights, peer-tested strategies, and practical tools they can bring back to their organizations.

Who Should Attend

This conference is ideal for professionals involved in planning, operating, designing, or supporting electric distribution systems, including:

  • Distribution engineers, planners, and designers
  • Operations and field leadership (supervisors, managers, and directors)
  • Cooperative and municipal utility personnel
  • Investor-owned utility professionals
  • Reliability, resiliency, and system hardening teams
  • Supply chain, procurement, and materials management personnel
  • Contractor partners involved in distribution engineering, design, and construction
  • Workforce development and training leaders
  • Safety, standards, and field support staff
  • Technology, data, and innovation teams exploring AI and digital tools

Attendees will receive a certificate for 9.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). 

Event brochure with conference speaker and presentation description details coming soon!

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Location

Evergy, One Kansas City Place

1200 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64105

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Schedule & Topics
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All times in Central Standard Time (CST) 

DAY 1 - TUESDAY, February 24, 2026

» 8:00-8:30 a.m. Arrival & Breakfast Available

» 8:30 a.m. Conference Begins

» 12:00-1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch

» 1:00 p.m. Conference Continues

» 4:30 p.m. Conference Day 1 Concludes

 
DAY 2 - Wednesday, February 25, 2026

» 8:00-8:30 a.m. Arrival & Breakfast Available

» 8:30 a.m. Conference Begins

» 12:00 p.m. Conference Day 2 Concludes

  • Disaster Response; Mutual Aid/Assistance
  • How are we going to use AI?
  • Balancing Reliability and Run to Failure Components
  • SOPs in Practice 
  • Material Issues & Storm Damage Pressures
  • Supply Chain, Manufacturers and ANSI Standards 
  • Tool Manufacturer Presentation
  • Wildfire Mitigation
  • Onboarding Contractors (line side and engineering/design side)
  • Engineering and Operations of Distribution Facilities in Subterranean Locations 
  • Keeping Linemen at Utilities
  • Labor Resources, Incentives, and Hiring Practices
  • Railroad, Levy & Environmental Permitting Considerations 
  • Interactive Roundtable

Event brochure with conference speaker and presentation description details coming soon!

 
Pricing

Registration fees include: Breakfasts on day 1 & day 2, breaks, lunch on day 1, instructors, electronic handouts (if applicable), attendee roster, and upon completion, a continuing education certificate for 9.0 professional development hours (PDHs).

To become an Alltricity Network member and receive significant discounts for this conference, all other Alltricity Network events, as well as other membership benefits, contact Alltricity Network at info@alltricitynetwork.org for more information.

MEMBER

STANDARD

CONFERENCE

$595

NON-MEMBER

STANDARD

CONFERENCE

$1,015

 

Cancellation & Refund Policy: 100% of fees are refundable if cancellation is received 29 days or more before the event date. If cancellation is received between 28 and 14 days before the event date, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received 13 days or less before the event date, including no-shows. To have someone take your place, please notify Alltricity Network at info@alltricitynetwork.org anytime before the event.

 
Thank You, Alltricity Network Distribution Committee!

The Alltricity Network Generation Committee plans all Alltricity Network Generation events. If you’d like to send the committee suggestions for future event topics, content, or other information, please email Kathryn Hail at khail@alltricitynetwork.org.

 

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