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From The Desk of Ken Wilmot (Alltricity Network Executive Director)
I look forward to welcoming ya’ll to Dallas next week for the 2025 Alltricity Network Spring Conference! This year's theme is "Strength in Tradition, Success in Transformation: Connecting Legacy & Innovation in the Electric Utility Industry."
We’re bringing together utility professionals from across the industry for three packed days of learning, connection, and fresh ideas. With over 20 sessions on topics like wildfire mitigation, coal plant decommissioning, leadership succession, keeping old units running, and enterprise risk management, there’s something here for everyone who works in and supports the electric utility industry.
This conference isn’t just about valuable content—it’s about building relationships, sharing challenges and solutions, and moving the industry forward together. I’m excited for the conversations, the new connections, and the energy Alltricity Network members always bring to the event. Check out the conference highlights below.
Safe travels—and we look forward to seeing you in the Lone Star State soon!
🚨 There's Still Time to Register for the 2025 Alltricity Network Spring Conference! 🚨
May 5-7, 2025 | Thompson Dallas Hotel | Dallas, TX
➡️ Register Today!
- Online registration ends at 12:00 p.m. MDT today, Friday, May 2.
- Onsite registration starts at 3:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, May 5 at the Thompson Dallas Hotel.
- Take advantage of discounted rates for groups of 5 or 10!
Get ready for three powerful days of learning, networking, and growth at the 2025 Spring Conference designed for utility industry professionals in management, engineering, planning, and operations.
Conference details and highlights:
- View the conference brochure: Dive into the full conference schedule, speaker lineup, education tracks (Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Management), special events, and more!
- Power up at the Next Generation Pre-Conference Workshop: Designed for emerging leaders and those who manage or mentor future utility industry leaders, equip yourself with change management strategies to lead your team to success. Only $100 when bundling with a full conference registration!
- Don’t miss top-notch general sessions: Get inspired by Keynote speakers Morris Morrison and Wylie Davidson and hear from four top utility executives during the Senior Leadership Panel as they share their strategies for success in a rapidly changing industry.
- Connect with industry peers: There are plentiful opportunities to grow relationships during the Monday welcome reception, Tuesday evening reception and dinner, and other dedicated networking activities.
- Celebrate future utility leaders: Cheer on the 2025 Emerging Leader Award recipients as they’re recognized during the Emerging Leader Award Luncheon for their significant contributions and outstanding service to their organizations and the industry.
- Explore the Tabletop Displays: Connect, share perspectives, and discover solutions for your organization at the service and supplier tabletop displays.
- Earn Professional Development Hour credits: PDH certificates for the Full Conference and Pre-Conference Workshop will be added to attendees’ Alltricity Network profiles post-event. Also, Texas engineers can fulfill the 1-hour annual requirement on-site during the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Ethics session!
We look forward to learning with you next week! Reach out to our team with any questions at info@alltricitynetwork.org.
Alltricity Network at Your Resource
Alltricity Network is here as a resource for you and your organization. We encourage you to share our development opportunities with your peers, workgroups, and professional network! For the latest events, visit the Alltricity Network Events & Education Calendar on our website.
Our Education Committees—comprised of dedicated members—work hard to provide timely, relevant, and thoughtfully curated educational and networking opportunities. If there are topics or workshops you’d find valuable for the industry, we’d love to hear from you—feel free to contact us anytime!
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2025 Next Generation Pre-Conference Workshop - May 5, 2025 (Dallas, TX—hosted prior to the 2025 Alltricity Network Spring Conference)
2025 Alltricity Network Spring Management, Engineering, & Operations Conference - May 5-7, 2025 (Dallas, TX)
2025 Safety Conference - May 21-23, 2025 (Tempe, AZ)
Biz, Bucks & Basics: Electric Utility Financial Decision-Making Workshop - June 11-12, 2025 (Greenwood Village, CO)
Lifecycle Management Conference: PowerGen Fleets & Facilities (Englewood, CO)
2025 Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament - June 24, 2025 (Littleton, CO)
2025 Large Projects Conference - June 25-26, 2025 (Westminster, CO)
Grounding and Arc Flash Workshop & July Safety Roundtable - July 8-9, 2025 (Westminster, CO)
DER Distribution Engineering Workshop - July 22-23, 2025 (Lakewood, CO)
August 2025 Safety Roundtable - August 21, 2025 (Aurora, CO)
2025 Alltricity Network Fall Convention - September 29-October 1, 2025 (Kansas City, MO)
PLANNING SESSION: 2026 Alltricity Network Spring Conference - October 16, 2025 (Location TBA)
November 2025 Safety Roundtable - November 4, 2025 (Kansas City, MO)
PLANNING SESSION: 2026 Alltricity Network Fall Convention - November 13, 2025 (Location TBA)
The association's trusted network is accessible on LinkedIn. Working side-by-side in a cooperative manner, Alltricity Network members band together for the common goal of bettering the industry and improving service for utility customers. For more than 120 years, these key principles have proven successful and, more importantly, are tried-and-true methods for building strong business relationships.
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