The conference held on October 23 and 24, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, was a significant event that brought together member cities, vendors from the energy world and KMEA/KMGA staff. Hosted at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, the conference featured a packed schedule filled with insightful sessions and networking opportunities.
The conference kicked off with KMGA and KMEA Board of Directors meetings.
The evening featured a reception and a recognition banquet, where the award winners were recognized for the significant contributions they made to their communities.
The first major session of Day 2 was an Energy Market Overview presented by Chris McCarthy from NextEra Energy Resources.
The day continued with breakout sessions, including:
- Natural Gas Market Update by Alan Pederson from Woodriver.
- FERC 2222 Update presented by Heather Starnes and John Krajewski, which addressed regulatory changes impacting the industry.
- A session on What AMI Can Do for Your Utility by Willie Nickson and Andrew Mitchell from Tantalus.
- Integrated Marketplace: Day-Ahead Market by Becky Gifford and Courtney Clifton from SPP.
- Annexations and Retail Electric Supplier Selection by Andrew Schulte from Polsinelli
- Craig VanWey from the Kansas Department of Commerce discussed strategies for preparing communities for business development, emphasizing the importance of proactive planning.
After the breakout sessions the conference continued with a Legislative Update from Brad Mears and Kimberly Svaty, providing critical insights into upcoming legislative changes affecting the energy sector.
The conference was closed with a presentation from the Keynote Speaker David Nurse, who inspired attendees with his insights on how to go to the next level using his breakthrough formula.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this conference a success!
