This one and a half day event provides a full-day educational session, a business meeting and the opportunity to network with the West’s natural gas and electric utility executive community. The agenda is developed by the WEI President and Board Chair to deliver provocative discussions and identifies strategic drivers that influence energy utilities in Western North America and is driven by the yearly theme. Each year the Board of Directors convene twice, once in January/February, and the second coincides with the WEI Annual Meeting to evaluate WEI as a whole. At this meeting, the Board of Directors convene a business session to evaluate WEI’s accomplishments and determine the direction of the association.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Dennis Vermillion, President, Avista Corp.
- Program Location
- Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
- 1107 Jamboree Rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92660 - Who Should Attend
- WEI Board of Directors members
- Select invitees
- Registration Options
This meeting is invitation only. Current WEI Board of Directors are welcome to attend free of charge along with a personal guest, (a spouse or partner who does not work in the energy industry).
Attendee (Special Invite): $599 USD
This registration is for attendees who are not currently serving on the board but have been invited to attend. This includes Platinum representatives who would like to attend the full agenda on Monday. Registration includes all meal events, education sessions, and meeting materials. Does not include the two Business Sessions.
- General Cancellation Policy
- Due to contractual obligations, cancellations received 15 business days prior to the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 6 to 14 business days prior to the event will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. No shows and last minute cancellations, 5 business days prior to the event or less, will be responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the same event are always welcome.
- Participation Policy
- Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public.
- For more information contact Anna Sanger Reed, Director of Customer + Corporate Programs at (503) 688-2795.
Agenda
Sunday, January 27, 2019
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Executive Committee - Business Session
Committee members only
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Welcome Reception + Dinner
Monday, January 28, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Buffet Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Industry Session
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Industry Session
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Industry Session
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Industry Session
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Board of Directors - Business Session
Board members only
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Reception
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Dinner
Hotel + Travel
- Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
- 1107 Jamboree Rd.
- Newport Beach, California 92660
- Phone: 949-729-1234
Click here to make your reservation now.
- The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is the perfect place to work, play, relax, meet, dine, and simply be yourself. Superb services and amenities, including a self-serve Mac Station, gift shop, same day laundry services and public Wi-Fi add up to an unforgettable stay. Travelers on the go appreciate "grab & go" food options in Lobby Lounge, Mobile Check-in and the E-Concierge. Our convenient hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to and from John Wayne Airport, Fashion Island and Balboa Island, and we have a Hertz Rental Car right at the hotel to simplify your travels.
- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (800) 233-1234 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute to receive a special rate of $175 USD/night. This rate is guaranteed until January 11, 2019 or until the WEI room block is full.