Municipal utility leaders and employees Mayors and

City/Village administrators

Who should attend:Host Utility

City Council/ Utility Commission members Aspiring utility

leaders Utility suppliers

Why attend: Networking Information

sharing Professional

development

Educational and engaging topics Exciting speakers Recreational time Awards presentation

August 19 –21, 2020 Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Wednesday, August 1911:00 a.m. Conference Golf Outing

Shotgun Start

3:00 p.m. Hotel Check-in Available

3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Host Utility Tours

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

— Dinner on your own —

Thursday, August 207:00 to 8:15 a.m. Registration

7:00 to 8:15 a.m. Networking Breakfast

8:15 a.m. Welcome / Opening Session

8:45 a.m. General Session I

9:30 a.m. General Session II

10:00 a.m. Networking Break

10:15 to 11:00 a.m. Breakout Session A

11:10 to 11:55 a.m. Breakout Session B

Noon to 1:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon

1:40 to 2:25 p.m. Breakout Session C

2:30 p.m. Networking Break

2:45 p.m. Keynote Address

4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Post-Conference Networking Social

— Dinner on your own —

Friday, August 217:00 to 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet

8:30 a.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting

Welcome ReceptionSponsored by Wisconsin Utility Suppliers Association (WUSA)

Agenda At-A-Glance

Manitowoc Public Utilities will offer conference attendees the opportunity to visit and tour the utility’s facilities and power plant, located on the shores of Lake Michigan. The tour site is a short, 10-minute drive from the conference hotel. Complete details will be provided upon registration.

Golfers will hit the links on Wednesday for a four-person scramble at the Autumn Ridge Golf Club in Valders, Wis., just west of Manitowoc. A separate registration (and additional fee) is required.

Conference Golf Outing

Host Utility Tours

Welcome Reception

MEUW’s 91st Annual Conference will kick off with a Welcome Reception at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, which will be open for self-guided tours prior to the reception. Visit wisconsinmaritime.org for full details about the Museum.

Conference HotelHoliday Inn Manitowoc – 4601 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc – is the site of the conference sessions.

General Session

Keynote Address

Registration Fee: $295 per person through July 31

$325 for registrations on Aug. 2 or laterRegistration deadline is Friday, Aug. 14

Featured Presentations

Each year, MEUW honors member utilities for their safety performance and presents individual awards for service to public power and the association. The 2020 Awards Ceremony will be held following the buffet lunch on Thursday.

Per MEUW’s Cancellation Policy, registrants who cancel in writing on or before Aug. 12, 2020, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $35 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after Aug. 12 but before Aug. 19 have the option to substitute an attendee or to receive a refund equal to 25% of the registration fee. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before Aug. 19 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund of any kind.

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ushering in a paradigm shift that is expected to surpass both the Iron Age and the Industrial Revolution combined. Every job in every industry – including electric utilities – is going to change as the Age of AI begins to take hold.

In this thought-provoking session, you will learn about: The current state of AI and where the

technology is headed. How you can start preparing today to

ensure that you and your organization are ready for the AI era.

Nick Myers

Founder & CEO RedFox AI

The advent and evolution of smart grids in the 21st century have helped to accelerate the pace of change in the utility industry. In his address, a noted industry expert and author of three technology books, including best-seller The Advanced Smart Grid, will detail the building blocks of basic smart grids and how the technology has evolved. The presentation will explore a case study in the design and construction of the first citywide smart grid in the U.S., providing perspective on the many successes and lessons learned. You’ll also learn about tools and best practices needed to address the diverse technological and organizational challenges involved in preparing for the advanced smart grid.

A frequent presenter at global utility and technology forums, Mr. Carvallo is known as the “Smart Grid Godfather.” He is a dynamic and entertaining speaker who will showcase three decades of visionary leadership as an executive, educator, engineer, author and innovator, offering insights about the future of advanced smart grids and a redesigned energy ecosystem.

The Evolution and Potential of Advanced Smart Grids

Artificial Intelligence: An End to Work As We Know It?

Andres Carvallo

Founder & CEO CMG Consulting

Professor of Innovation College of Science & Engineering, Texas State University

Breakout SessionsThe conference format features a series of breakout sessions to enable attendees to learn about the topics that are most relevant to their role and specific interests.

Here’s the line-up for this year’s breakouts:

The Soft Side of Leadership

Understanding Utility Finances

Preventing Workplace Fatigue from Impacting Safety

Preparing for 5G Small Cell Wireless Technology

The Political Landscape and the 2020 Election

Compensation and Employee Benefit Trends

Advancing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Cybersecurity Preparedness

Compliance with Service Rules for Electric Utilities

Visit the Conference Website for up-to-date information about

presentations and speakers

www.meuw.org/91st

Conference Location

The cut-off date to receive the MEUW group rate is July 20. If rooms remain in MEUW’s room block after the cut-off date, the group rate will be honored. If not, you may be charged a higher rate. The room block may sell out before July 20, so making your reservation early is encouraged.

Cancelled room reservations that are not resold may become a financial liability for MEUW, so please make your reservations thoughtfully.

The site of this year’s conference is Holiday Inn Manitowoc at 4601 Calumet Avenue, conveniently located at the intersection of I-43 and U.S. Highway 151 (Exit 149), just minutes from restaurants, shopping, and the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline.

Group rate: $110 nightly (single/double occupancy)Check-in: 3 p.m. | Check-out: 11 a.m.Complimentary self-parking

Reservations: (920) 682-6000 | Group Code: ME0 (zero) Reservation cut-off date: Monday, July 20

Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin

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Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin | 725 Lois Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 | office@meuw.org | (608) 837-2263

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as of April 1, 2020