This forum provides an opportunity to collaborate and share information with other utilities on how they are approaching facilities, office space, and operations building management. Discussions address a variety of areas, including space and occupancy standards, building maintenance/improvements, technology integration, and equipment management. Additional conversations around long-term strategy may include workplace transformation efforts, adapting to hybrid work models, electrification of fleets, and achieving sustainability goals.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Jon Beauregard, Salt River Project
- Program Location
- Salt River Project - PERA Club
- 1 E. Continental Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
- Who Should Attend
Directors, senior managers, and managers responsible for facilities management or workplace planning.
- Registration Options
Member: $449 USD
Registration price increases $50 after October 9, 2023. Registration includes digital materials and access to all event sessions and meals listed on the agenda.
- 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. Recording is not permitted for any portion of the event.
- For more information contact Cassie Leone, Program Manager at 9713031395.
Agenda
Monday, October 23, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tour of Salt River Project Headquarters
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Reception
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome + Introductions
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Industry Topic
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Industry Topic
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Networking Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Industry Topic
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Break
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Open Roundtable Discussion
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Wrap Up + Future Planning
Hotel + Travel
Please note, WEI does not have a group rate or discount arranged for a specific hotel. However, the following hotels in Tempe are a short drive from Salt River Project and are recommended for meeting guests that need accommodations the evening of Monday October 23, 2023.
The AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix/Tempe Downtown
100 E. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85281
Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
108 E. University Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281