From The Desk of Ken Wilmot (Alltricity Network Executive Director)

Happy New Year from Alltricity Network! We hope you enjoyed a restful and memorable holiday season with family and friends. As we kick off 2026, we’re excited to share our upcoming schedule of educational events. Visit the Alltricity Network Events and Education Calendar to explore current offerings, and check back often—new conferences, workshops, and trainings are regularly added, created by members for members. In addition to many familiar in-person events, this year we’re focused on expanding our virtual offerings to better serve members across the country—stay tuned for more information soon.

Capping off our exciting lineup, we’re thrilled to bring the 2026 Alltricity Network Spring Conference back to Omaha, NE. Learn more below—we hope to see you there!

📣 Registration is Now Open for the 2026 Alltricity Network Spring Conference!

📅 April 27-29, 2026
📍 Hilton Omaha | Omaha, NE
🏨 Book your discounted room in the Alltricity Network block by April 6
👉 Learn more & register!

Join industry peers at the Alltricity Network Spring Management, Engineering, and Operations Conference, featuring 20+ expert-led sessions across key utility disciplines, customizable breakout tracks, and high-impact networking with professionals and exhibitors from across the industry. Visit the 2026 Spring Conference event page for the latest details, schedule at-a-glance, and conference highlights.

🎤 Keynote Speakers & Session Topics At-A-Glance Announced!

We’re excited to announce two exceptional keynote speakers who are sure to inspire and leave a lasting impact:

• 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).

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

🌠 Add the Pre-Conference Workshop & Enhance Your 2026 Spring Conference Experience

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 top early-career professionals for long-term success.

💡 Managing the Next Generation: How to Motivate, Mentor & Recruit Early-Career Talent, Hosted by the Alltricity Network NextGen Committee

📅 April 27, 2026 | 3:00-6:00 p.m. CDT
📍 Hilton Omaha | Omaha, NE
👉 Learn more & register! Member price: Only $100 when bundling with a full 2026 Spring Conference registration!

🤝 Spring Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Reach a diverse electric utility audience and enhance your organization's visibility at the 2026 Spring Conference through Tabletop Sponsorships. View sponsorship opportunities and reserve your spot today. If you have questions or would like to discuss a customized opportunity, please contact us at info@alltricitynetwork.org.

 🎓 The 2026 Scholarship Application Closes on January 30

$1,500-$3,000+ scholarships awarded!

The 2026 Scholarship application is coming up quickly, and we highly encourage you to spread the word and share within your respective organizations and professional network. The deadline for students to apply is Friday, January 30, 2026. View the 2026 Scholarship Flyer or Access the Scholarship application to learn more.

If your company partners with universities, colleges, or training programs, the Alltricity Scholarship Foundation can help strengthen those connections by supporting students through scholarships. Forward this message to your academic contacts—or send us their info, and we’ll take it from there!

🚀 2026 Emerging Leader Award Nominations are Due on January 30

Do you know a rising star with between 5–10 years of experience who’s making a difference in the electric utility industry? Nominate them for the Alltricity Network Emerging Leader Award, to be presented and celebrated at the 2026 Spring Conference happening April 27-29 in Omaha, NE. Supervisors, mentors, or colleagues are encouraged to nominate a candidate from their organization, whether they manage others or are individual contributors. Learn more about the award, submit a nomination, and see past recipients.

🧰 Alltricity Network: A resource for you

We’re here to support you and your organization with timely, relevant educational and networking opportunities. We encourage you to share our development opportunities with your peers, workgroups, and professional network! Our Education Committees—comprised of dedicated members—work hard to provide timely, relevant, and thoughtfully curated educational and networking opportunities. Have a topic or presentation idea for a conference or workshop?—Feel free to contact us anytime!