Upcoming Events
May 17, 2022
FMEA Florida Public Power Communicators Roundtable
FMEA invites you to join fellow Florida public power utility and municipal communicators in meaningful dialogue on important and timely issues facing our industry.
Hilton UF Gainesville Conference Center
May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
May 18, 2022
FMEA 2022 Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum
FMEA's annual Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum is a one-day event that offers presentations on hurricane preparedness and response, mutual aid, FEMA, and other disaster and emergency response related issues, as well as opportunities for Florida public power utilities to share best practices and lessons learned from each other.
Hilton UF Gainesville Conference Center
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
June 10, 2022
June 15, 2022
APPA National Conference
The APPA National Conference will explore how changing policy, technology and lifestyles are reshaping the energy industry and how that impacts your community.
Nashville, Tennessee
June 10, 2022 — June 15, 2022
June 10, 2022 — June 15, 2022
July 12, 2022
July 14, 2022
FMEA Annual Conference
The 2022 FMEA Annual Conference is being held at The Breakers in Palm Beach and brings together the top elected officials and decision-makers of Florida’s public power utilities for a three-day event filled with informative speakers, networking opportunities and a topical agenda addressing today’s industry issues.
The Breakers Palm Beach
July 12, 2022 — July 14, 2022
July 12, 2022 — July 14, 2022
September 18, 2022
September 21, 2022
APPA Business & Financial Conference
APPA's 2022 Business & Financial Conference is the annual meeting for public power professionals in the areas of business and finance.
Savannah, Georgia
September 18, 2022 — September 21, 2022
September 18, 2022 — September 21, 2022
October 3, 2022
October 7, 2022
APPA Fall Education Institute
The APPA Academy’s Fall Education Institute offers in-depth training courses for all skill levels. Institutes allow attendees to focus on a single topic or spend the week in multiple classes for comprehensive training.
San Antonio, Texas
October 3, 2022 — October 7, 2022
October 3, 2022 — October 7, 2022
October 18, 2022
October 19, 2022
Leveraging Federal Funding to Move Public Power Forward
The Public Power Forward Virtual Summit brings public power leaders together to preview and prepare for the future and the changes in technology, customer expectations, distribution models, government policies, and more.
Virtual Event
October 18, 2022 10:00 am — October 19, 2022
October 18, 2022 10:00 am — October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022
October 20, 2022
Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers
This course uses group activities to help you learn and grow as a communicator in various situations. The emphasis is placed on creating and recognizing the time to create a memorable experience for the customers.
KUA Davis Operations Training Room
October 19, 2022 8:30 am — October 20, 2022
October 19, 2022 8:30 am — October 20, 2022
October 31, 2022
November 2, 2022
CANCELED – 94th Annual SEMA Short Course and Conference
This year’s learning event will have multiple tracks that are designed to provide an opportunity to learn and discover the advanced offerings of today’s electric metering technology.
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, Kissimmee
October 31, 2022 — November 2, 2022
October 31, 2022 — November 2, 2022
November 1, 2022
FMEA Florida Public Power Communicators Roundtable – Fall 2022
FMEA invites you to join fellow Florida public power utility and municipal communicators in meaningful dialogue on important and timely issues facing our industry.
DoubleTree by Hilton, Entrance to Universal
November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
November 2, 2022
November 3, 2022
FMEA Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show
The FMEA Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show is designed for a broad cross-section of employees, from public power technical personnel to safety managers.
Orlando, FL
November 2, 2022 — November 3, 2022
November 2, 2022 — November 3, 2022
November 2, 2022
November 3, 2022
2022 Florida Public Power Cybersecurity Summit
The Florida Public Power Cybersecurity Summit will bring together municipal cybersecurity professionals from IT, OT, and management as well as industry-leading experts.
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal
November 2, 2022 — November 3, 2022
November 2, 2022 — November 3, 2022
November 7, 2022
November 10, 2022
APPA Legal & Regulatory Conference
The Legal & Regulatory Conference provides attendees with updates on federal legislative and regulatory changes impacting public power.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
November 7, 2022 — November 10, 2022
November 7, 2022 — November 10, 2022
November 13, 2022
November 16, 2022
APPA Customer Connections Conference
Conference attendees get the latest information from experts in their fields, learn about the national issues and industry-wide activities and trends that are affecting their communities and utilities, and share experiences and strategies for dealing with key issues and challenges.
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
November 13, 2022 — November 16, 2022
November 13, 2022 — November 16, 2022
December 12, 2022
APPA Rate Design Interest Group Quarterly Meeting
The RDIG is a quarterly forum for APPA's utility, state/regional association, joint action agency, and federal agency members to learn about various rate design topics from a range of experts.
Virtual Event
December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022
February 27, 2023
March 1, 2023
Legislative Rally
At the Legislative Rally, the American Public Power Association provides the resources, connections, and collective power to help public power communities make your voices heard in Washington, D.C.
The Mayflower Renaissance Washington
February 27, 2023 — March 1, 2023
February 27, 2023 — March 1, 2023
March 3, 2023
March 4, 2023
2023 Florida Lineman Competition
Established in 2001 by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), the Florida Lineman Competition is where public power lineworkers come together from all over the region to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work.
Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside
March 3, 2023 — March 4, 2023
March 3, 2023 — March 4, 2023
March 12, 2023
March 14, 2023
CEO Roundtable
Public power utility leaders - including utility managers, executives, and senior leaders - meet and exchange ideas and information with peers.
JW Marriot Savannah Plant Riverside District
March 12, 2023 — March 14, 2023
March 12, 2023 — March 14, 2023
March 13, 2023
March 15, 2023
2023 National Electrical Safety Code Training
Lakeland Electric is hosting a training on the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) on March 13-15.
Lakeland Electric
March 13, 2023 8:00 am — March 15, 2023 4:00 pm
March 13, 2023 8:00 am — March 15, 2023 4:00 pm
March 14, 2023
APPA Supply Chain Summit & Strategic Discussion
APPA hosts a forum for candid discussions of supply chain challenges with a focus on feasible and actionable options to ensure continued reliability and affordability.
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
March 14, 2023
March 14, 2023
March 15, 2023
March 17, 2023
2023 National Electrical Safety Code Training
Lakeland Electric is hosting a training on the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) on March 15-17.
Lakeland Electric
March 15, 2023 1:00 pm — March 17, 2023
March 15, 2023 1:00 pm — March 17, 2023
March 29, 2023
FMEA 2023 Energy Auditors Roundtable
The 2023 Energy Auditors Roundtable allows participants to discuss and problem-solve work procedures and policies and other topics of interest.
JEA
March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023
March 30, 2023
FMEA 2023 Key Accounts Roundtable
The FMEA Key Accounts Roundtable provides public power employees interested in key customer accounts the opportunity to exchange information including best practices, policies, procedures, legal considerations and other relevant issues.
JEA
March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023
April 20, 2023
FMEA 2023 Administrative Professionals Roundtable
The FMEA Administrative Professionals Roundtable brings administrative professionals together to exchange ideas and share important information affecting Florida public power utilities.
City of Leesburg - Venetian Center
April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023
April 30, 2023
May 3, 2023
APPA Engineering & Operations Conference
APPA's annual Engineering & Operations Conference brings together utility professionals to share information, discover best practices, and learn from case studies.
Pasadena Convention Center
April 30, 2023 — May 3, 2023
April 30, 2023 — May 3, 2023
May 8, 2023
APPA Public Communications Spring Issues Roundtable
The APPA Public Communications Spring Issues Roundtable covers issues common to strategy development as well as managing, budgeting, and staffing the communications function for public power systems.
Arlington, VA
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 10, 2023
APPA Cybersecurity Summit
The APPA Cybersecurity Summit allows public power leaders to learn from the nation's leading experts about the latest in cybersecurity.
Hilton Denver City Center
May 9, 2023 — May 10, 2023
May 9, 2023 — May 10, 2023
May 16, 2023
FMEA 2023 Florida Public Power Communicators Roundtable
FMEA invites you to join fellow Florida public power utility and municipal communicators in meaningful dialogue on important and timely issues facing our industry.
Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 18, 2023
2023 Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum
FMEA hosts its annual Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum for Florida public power employees to share information and tips ahead of hurricane season.
Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
May 17, 2023 9:00 am — May 18, 2023
May 17, 2023 9:00 am — May 18, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 21, 2023
APPA National Conference
The APPA National Conference will explore how changing policy, technology, and lifestyles are reshaping the energy industry and how that impacts your community.
Washington State Convention Center
June 16, 2023 — June 21, 2023
June 16, 2023 — June 21, 2023
July 18, 2023
July 20, 2023
FMEA Annual Conference
The 2023 FMEA Annual Conference will take place in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg
July 18, 2023 — July 20, 2023
July 18, 2023 — July 20, 2023
September 17, 2023
September 20, 2023
APPA Business & Financial Conference
The APPA Business & Financial Conference empowers growth through new ideas and approaches to pricing, accounting, risk management, information technology, and human resources.
Phoenix, Arizona
September 17, 2023 — September 20, 2023
September 17, 2023 — September 20, 2023
October 15, 2023
October 18, 2023
APPA Legal & Regulatory Conference
The APPA Legal & Regulatory Conference is opportunity to get updates on federal legislative and regulatory changes impacting public power.
Seattle, Washington
October 15, 2023 — October 18, 2023
October 15, 2023 — October 18, 2023
November 12, 2023
November 15, 2023
APPA Customer Connections Conference
The APPA Customer Connections Conference allows attendees to get the latest information from experts in their fields, learn about the national issues and industry-wide activities, and share experiences and strategies.
San Antonio, Texas
November 12, 2023 — November 15, 2023
November 12, 2023 — November 15, 2023
January 25, 2024
2024 FMEA & FMPA Human Resources Roundtable
The Human Resources Roundtable will provide a forum for Florida public power employees interested in HR-related topics, and will offer the opportunity to exchange information including best practices, policies, procedures, legal considerations and other relevant issues.
The roundtable discussion allows each member to share issues that impact their utility. Please come prepared to discuss new developments, programs, and concerns. Please email suggested topics to [email protected].
This event will be co-hosted by FMEA and FMPA as we work together to bring value and content to our municipal members.
FMPA
January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024
January 29, 2024
2024 FMEA Legislative Rally
FMEA’s Legislative Rally is one of the most effective ways for you to meet with state legislators on electric utility issues.
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024
February 23, 2024
February 24, 2024
2024 Florida Lineman Competition
Established in 2001 by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), the Florida Lineman Competition is where public power lineworkers come together from all over the region to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work.
Metropolitan Park
February 23, 2024 — February 24, 2024
February 23, 2024 — February 24, 2024
February 26, 2024
February 28, 2024
APPA 2024 Legislative Rally
At the Legislative Rally, the American Public Power Association provides the resources, connections, and collective power to help public power communities make your voices heard in Washington, D.C.
The Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection
February 26, 2024 — February 28, 2024
February 26, 2024 — February 28, 2024
March 26, 2024
FMEA 2024 Utility Finance Roundtable
The Utility Finance Roundtable will provide a forum for Florida public power employees interested in finance-related topics, and will offer the opportunity to exchange information including best practices, policies, procedures, legal considerations and other relevant issues.
FMPA
March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024
September 27, 2024
CANCELED – 2024 FMEA Human Resources Roundtable – Fall Meeting
The Human Resources Roundtable will provide a forum for Florida public power employees interested in HR-related topics, and will offer the opportunity to exchange information including best practices, policies, procedures, legal considerations and other relevant issues.
KEYS Energy Services
September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024
January 12, 2025
January 14, 2025
APPA Joint Action Conference
The APPA Joint Action Conference is an opportunity for peers to address public power's biggest policy and management challenges.
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
January 12, 2025 — January 14, 2025
January 12, 2025 — January 14, 2025
February 28, 2025
March 1, 2025
Florida Lineman Competition
FMEA and Ocala Electric Utility will host the Florida Lineman Competition.
World Equestrian Center
February 28, 2025 — March 1, 2025
February 28, 2025 — March 1, 2025
March 16, 2025
March 18, 2025
APPA CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable
The APPA CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable is where public power’s top-tier leaders connect with dynamic experts in technology, energy, and policy.
Omni Amelia Island Resort
March 16, 2025 — March 18, 2025
March 16, 2025 — March 18, 2025
March 24, 2025
March 25, 2025
FMEA Legislative Rally
FMEA's Legislative Rally is one of the most effective ways for you to meet and lobby your state legislators on electric utility issues.
FMEA Offices
March 24, 2025 — March 25, 2025
March 24, 2025 — March 25, 2025
March 28, 2025
March 29, 2025
APPA Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo
The APPA Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo is the foremost showcase of public power lineworker skill and knowledge.
@the Grounds
March 28, 2025 — March 29, 2025
March 28, 2025 — March 29, 2025
March 30, 2025
April 2, 2025
APPA Engineering & Operations Conference
The APPA Engineering & Operations Conference provides an engaging experience where industry leaders share the latest insights and innovations.
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
March 30, 2025 — April 2, 2025
March 30, 2025 — April 2, 2025
March 30, 2025
April 2, 2025
APPA Safety Summit
The APPA Safety Summit is a dedicated venue for knowledge sharing, networking, and advancing safety initiatives across the public power community.
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
March 30, 2025 — April 2, 2025
March 30, 2025 — April 2, 2025
April 16, 2025
FMEA Municipal Utility Administrative Professionals Roundtable
FMEA will host this roundtable for administrative professionals to exchange ideas and share important information affecting Florida public power utilities.
Orlando Utilities Commission - Gardenia Facility
April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025
April 22, 2025
April 23, 2025
APPA Accounting & Finance Virtual Summit
The APPA Accounting & Finance Virtual Summit is an opportunity for public power professionals to learn, network, and discuss current trends and issues with peers from around the country.
Virtual
April 22, 2025 — April 23, 2025
April 22, 2025 — April 23, 2025
May 6, 2025
May 8, 2025
APPA Key Accounts Certificate Program
Complete the APPA Key Accounts Certificate Program at this in-person training.
APPA's Office
May 6, 2025 8:30 am — May 8, 2025 4:30 pm
May 6, 2025 8:30 am — May 8, 2025 4:30 pm
May 6, 2025
May 7, 2025
FMEA Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum
The FMEA Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Form brings together the public power utilities in Florida to share knowledge about keeping their customers safe and the power on during a severe weather event.
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
May 6, 2025 — May 7, 2025
May 6, 2025 — May 7, 2025
June 4, 2025
FMEA Vegetation Management Roundtable – Summer
The Florida Municipal Electric Association is pleased to partner with the City of Starke to offer a follow-up roundtable for Florida's public power vegetation management personnel.
The City of Starke - Fire and Rescue Training Room
June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025
June 6, 2025
June 11, 2025
APPA National Conference
The APPA National Conference is an opportunity to engage, network, and innovate with public power's leaders.
New Orleans, Louisiana
June 6, 2025 — June 11, 2025
June 6, 2025 — June 11, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 24, 2025
FMEA Annual Conference
The FMEA Annual Conference is a three-day event featuring top industry speakers, informative workshops and discussion groups, and more.
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
July 22, 2025 — July 24, 2025
July 22, 2025 — July 24, 2025
July 29, 2025
July 30, 2025
Storm Damage Assessment Safety Training – Hosted by Ocala Electric Utility
This training equips electric utility personnel with the skills to serve as the frontline observers for utility operations.
Ocala Electric Utility
July 29, 2025 10:00 am — July 30, 2025 2:00 pm
July 29, 2025 10:00 am — July 30, 2025 2:00 pm
September 7, 2025
September 10, 2025
APPA Business and Financial Conference
The APPA Business and Financial Conference addresses new ideas and approaches to pricing, accounting, risk management, information technology, and human resources.
Raleigh, North Carolina
September 7, 2025 — September 10, 2025
September 7, 2025 — September 10, 2025
September 7, 2025
September 10, 2025
APPA Cybersecurity and Technology Summit
The APPA Cybersecurity and Technology Summit provides a forum to learn about the latest in cybersecurity and learn from the experiences of other utilities.
Raleigh, North Carolina
September 7, 2025 — September 10, 2025
September 7, 2025 — September 10, 2025
October 12, 2025
October 15, 2025
APPA Legal and Regulatory Conference
The APPA Legal and Regulatory Conference is a professional development and networking opportunity for attorneys and regulatory personnel to get updates on federal legislative and regulatory changes impacting public power.
San Diego, California
October 12, 2025 — October 15, 2025
October 12, 2025 — October 15, 2025
October 28, 2025
October 29, 2025
FMEA Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show
The FMEA Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show is designed for a broad cross-section of employees, from public power technical personnel to safety managers.
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
October 28, 2025 — October 29, 2025
October 28, 2025 — October 29, 2025
November 2, 2025
November 5, 2025
APPA Customer Connections Conference
The APPA Customer Connections Conference is for public power professionals in public communications, customer service, energy innovation and adoption, and key accounts.
Salt Lake City, Utah
November 2, 2025 — November 5, 2025
November 2, 2025 — November 5, 2025
