Internal and external communication professionals in the utility industry face a variety of challenges in supporting their organizations’ strategic plans, particularly as the utility workforce undergoes significant transformation, communication channels multiply, and utilities face increasing competition. This semiannual forum provides a unique, collaborative space for leaders in corporate communications to discuss these challenges and communications best practices. Recent topics of discussion include executive communications strategy, communicating with employees in the field, stakeholder engagement, crisis communication and communicating strategic plans.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Joe Salkowski, Director of Corporate Communications and Community Relations, Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Energy Services/UNS Energy
- Program Location
- Tucson Electric Power Headquarters
- 88 E. Broadway Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85701 - Who Should Attend
Energy company senior leadership within the Corporate Communications function. At most small and medium-sized utilities these will be Directors and Managers. Large utilities may have executive positions.
- Registration Options
Registration will open soon.
- 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 Joshua Baker, Program Manager at (971) 255-4970.
Hotel + Travel
- AC Hotel Tucson
- 151 East Broadway Blvd
- Tucson, AZ 85701
- Phone: TBD
- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (844) 802-9817 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute to receive a special rate of $169 USD/night. This rate is guaranteed until January 30, 2018 or until the WEI room block is full.
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