2026 Alltricity Network Spring Conference

2026 Spring Conference

Join us at the 2026 Alltricity Network Spring Conference!

April 27-29, 2026 | Omaha, NE

A signature event of Alltricity Network, the Spring Leadership, Engineering, and Operations Conference brings together electric utility professionals for high-value education and meaningful connection. With 20+ member-led sessions spanning generation, transmission, distribution, safety, customer service, human resources, and leadership, attendees can tailor their experience across general sessions and flexible breakout sessions.

Enhance your professional development with Professional Development Hour (PDH) certificates while connecting with peers and exhibitors during dedicated networking opportunities—all at one content-rich event designed to inform, engage, and elevate utility leaders.

Full conference brochure with presentation descriptions and speakers coming soon!

Venue

Hilton Omaha

1001 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68102 | (402) 998-3400

A special room rate of $239 is available. The discounted rate applies to rooms reserved within the block dates of April 25-30, 2025. The deadline to book is April 6, 2026.

Book Your Room

Note: When calling the hotel, mention that your reservation is part of the Alltricity Network room block to avoid incorrect availability or rate information. Meeting the room block helps prevent financial liability for Alltricity Network. Government Employees: If booking at the federal government rate, mention Alltricity Network to ensure your reservation counts toward the room block.

Schedule

*Subject to change.

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MONDAY, APRIL 27

All times in Central Daylight Time (CDT)

Attendee Arrival

» 8:30 a.m. Alltricity Network Golf Outing at The Players Club Omaha (additional registration required)

Kick off the 2026 Spring Conference by reconnecting with industry colleagues and friends over a round of golf at Omaha's only 27-hole private club, designed by Arnold Palmer. Golf registration is $175, and you must be registered for Monday Only or the Full Conference to register for the Golf Outing. The registration fee includes green fees, cart, box breakfast, range balls, and winner prizes. The outing will be a four-person scramble format. There will be a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. - please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to start time. When registering, please include the names of the player(s) with whom you would like to be paired. Alltricity Network will do its best to place foursomes accordingly. No handicaps are needed. Appropriate golf attire is required. Mulligans will be available for purchase.

» 2:30-5:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshop: Managing the Next Generation: How to Motivate, Mentor & Recruit Early-Career Talent (additional registration required)

Hosted by the Alltricity Network NextGen Committee, enhance your 2026 Spring Conference experience and join us to learn how to engage, mentor, and retain emerging talent. This workshop gives electric utility industry managers and leaders practical strategies to understand next generation motivations, build strong mentorships, and recruit to early-career professionals for long-term success. Member price: Only $100 when bundling with a full 2026 Spring Conference registration!

» 5:00-6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception

Join us for an evening welcome reception featuring light appetizers, a hosted bar sponsored by the Alltricity Network Champions, and plenty of time to mingle with new and old industry colleagues and friends before you head to Omaha's historic Old Market and Riverfront Districts with your teams or clients for dinner.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

All times in Central Daylight Time (CDT)

2026 spring conference - day 1

» 8:00-9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast

» 9:00-9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks & Welcome to Omaha!

» 9:15-10:30 a.m. DAY 1 KEYNOTE ADDRESS Presented by Erick Rheam, Former Military Police Officer & Utility Leader | Speaker & Author

» 10:30-10:45 a.m. Networking Break

» 10:45-11:30 a.m. Generation, Transmission & Distribution, and Leadership Breakout Panels

» 11:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Alltricity Network 2026 Emerging Leader Awards & Networking Luncheon

» 12:40-1:40 p.m. Senior Leadership Panel

» 1:50-2:30 p.m. Generation, Transmission & Distribution, and Leadership Breakout Sessions

» 2:30-3:00 p.m. Networking Break

» 3:00-5:30 p.m. Generation, Transmission & Distribution, and Leadership Breakout Sessions & Roundtable Receptions

» 6:00-9:30p.m. Evening Reception

Sponsored by the Alltricity Network Champions, join all conference attendees for a fun evening of networking and dinner.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

All times in Central Daylight Time (CDT)

2026 spring conference - day 2

» 8:00-9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast

» 9:00-9:15 a.m. Welcome Back

» 9:15-10:15 a.m. DAY 2 KEYNOTE ADDRESS Presented by Duane Highley, Chief Executive Officer, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc.

» 10:15-10:30 a.m. Networking Break

» 10:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Generation, Transmission & Distribution, and Leadership Breakout Sessions

» 12:40 p.m. Adjourn

Topics At-A-Glance

*Subject to change.

Explore the full slate of 2026 Spring Conference Topics At-A-Glance—from the Senior Leadership Panel to breakout sessions (Generation, Transmission & Distribution, and Leadership breakouts)—to find the sessions on trends, technology, operations, leadership, and more that are most relevant to your role!

View Topics At-A-Glance

Day 1 Keynote Speaker (April 28)

ERICK RHEAM

Former Military Police Officer & Utility Leader | Speaker & Author

Erick’s mission is to help busy professional men and women cut through the whirlwind, so they can rise above the chaos to discover their significance so that they can redefine their purpose and gain the courage to act.

Day 2 Keynote Speaker (April 29)

DUANE HIGHLEY

Chief Executive Officer, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc.

Duane brings 39 years of cooperative experience, including prior roles as President/CEO of AECC and AECI, and currently serves as Co-Chair of the Electric Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC).

2026 Spring Conference Highlights

Along with 20+ educational presentations on critical utility industry topics across three tracks and two exciting keynote speeches, don't miss these conference highlights.

Golf Outing

Monday, April 27 | 8:30 a.m. shotgun start: Hit the links with your utility industry peers for a fun round of golf at The Players Club Omaha. Learn more in the Schedule At-a-Glance.

Pre-Conference Workshop

Monday, April 27 | 2:30-5:30 p.m.: Hosted by the NextGen Committee, managers will learn practical strategies to understand early-career motivations, build strong mentorships, and recruit.

Receptions & Networking

There are plentiful opportunities to connect and grow relationships with colleagues, peers, including:

» Welcome Reception
» Networking Breaks & Lunches
» Reception & Dinner

Emerging Leader Awards

Celebrate the 2026 Emerging Leader Award winners, recognized for their significant contributions, strong leadership potential, and outstanding service to their organizations and the industry.

Senior Leadership Panel

Tuesday, April 28: Hear executive perspectives from your electric utility industry leaders about navigating market, regulatory, and technology change—always an attendee favorite!

Tabletop Displays

Explore services and supplier tabletop displays to connect, share perspectives, and discover opportunities and solutions for your organization and the utility industry's future.

Omaha Attractions

On Monday, attendees can explore (if not golfing) and connect with teams or clients offsite after the evening Welcome Reception. The venue is near many attractions :

» RiverFront & Old Market
» Joslyn Art Museum
» College World Series venue

Professional Development Hours

PDH Certificates will be added to attendees' Alltricity Network profiles post-event, awarding:

» Full Conference: 14.0 PDHs
» Tuesday Only: 8.0 PDHs
» Wednesday Only: 6.0 PDHs
» Pre-Conference Workshop: 3.0 PDHs

Pricing

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Member Pricing

All conference fees include meals, breaks, electronic handouts, attendees roster, education sessions, and a continuing PDH certificate for the full conference or the day purchased.

MEMBER

STANDARD

FULL CONFERENCE

$1,095

MEMBER

STANDARD

FULL CONFERENCE + PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP (bundle & save $95!)

$1,195

MEMBER

STANDARD

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ONLY

$195

MEMBER

STANDARD

MONDAY ONLY

$325

MEMBER

STANDARD

TUESDAY ONLY

$675

MEMBER

STANDARD

WEDNESDAY ONLY

$425

MEMBER

STANDARD

GOLF OUTING*

$175

*Note: During registration, please also include the name of any player(s) with whom you would like to be paired. Alltricity Network will do it's best to place foursomes accordingly.

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.

Spouse/Family Member Pricing

Alltricity Network encourages attendees to bring spouses or family members! Spouse/Family Member pricing includes meals for the full conference or the day purchased.

SPOUSE/FAMILY

STANDARD

FULL CONFERENCE

$350

SPOUSE/FAMILY

STANDARD

MONDAY ONLY

$150

SPOUSE/FAMILY

STANDARD

TUESDAY ONLY

$250

SPOUSE/FAMILY

STANDARD

GOLF OUTING*

$175

*Note: During registration, please also include the name of any player(s) with whom you would like to be paired. Alltricity Network will do it's best to place foursomes accordingly.

Non-Member Pricing

To become an Alltricity Network member and receive significant discounts at the 2026 Spring Conference, all other Alltricity Network events, as well as other membership benefits, contact Alltricity Network at info@alltricitynetwork.org for more information.

All conference fees include meals, breaks, electronic handouts, attendees roster, education sessions, and a continuing PDH certificate for the full conference or the day purchased.

NON-MEMBER

STANDARD

FULL CONFERENCE

$1,795

NON-MEMBER

STANDARD

FULL CONFERENCE + PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP (bundle & save!)

$1,995

NON-MEMBER

STANDARD

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ONLY

$495

NON-MEMBER

STANDARD

MONDAY ONLY

$645

NON-MEMBER

STANDARD

TUESDAY ONLY

$1,295

NON-MEMBER

STANDARD

WEDNESDAY ONLY

$945

NON-MEMBER

STANDARD

GOLF OUTING*

$175

*Note: During registration, please also include the name of any player(s) with whom you would like to be paired. Alltricity Network will do it's best to place foursomes accordingly.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Connect with a diverse electric utility audience and boost your organization's visibility at the 2026 Alltricity Network Spring Conference. For sponsorship inquiries, customized opportunities, or questions, contact us at info@alltricitynetwork.org.

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