The Western Utilities Financial Forum, formerly known as the NW Utilities Financial Forum, is a place for senior accounting and finance leaders from around western North America to gather and share best practices related to working in the energy industry. Our leaders play a pivotal role in the strategic direction and growth of their utilities and this forum provides a unique opportunity to come together in an exclusive peer to peer environment to address challenges and explore best practices in all issues related to accounting and financial management.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Kathy Ketchum, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
- Program Location
- Sacramento Municipal Utility District
- 6201 S. Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
- Who Should Attend
- Chief financial officers
- Controllers
- Treasurers and auditors
- Senior leaders in accounting and finance
- Registration Options
Member: $499 USD
Non-Member: $599 USDRegistration prices increase $100 after August 8, 2024. Registration provides access to all Western Utilities Financial Forum agenda items and digital meeting materials. Registration includes a networking reception on Tuesday evening as well as catered breakfast and lunch at the meeting. Guest tickets are available for $100 and allow for a personal guest (a spouse or partner who does not work in the energy industry) to accompany a registered attendee at the event. Guest registration includes all meals and receptions.
- 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
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Join us for a WEI hosted networking reception.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration + Networking Breakfast
Arrive early to register and network with peers over breakfast.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome + Introductions
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Industry Address
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Roundtable Breakout Sessions
This time is designated for attendees to get to know their peers through introductions and self-faciliated roundtable discussion. Come prepared to discuss “top of mind” issues and challenges that you and your team are currently experiencing.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Lunch with be provided onsite.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Industry Topic
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Networking Break
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Industry Topic
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Networking Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Industry Topic
Hotel + Travel
- Hyatt Regency Sacramento
- 1209 L Street
- Sacramento, California 95814
- Phone: 916-443-1234
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- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (916) 443-1234 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute (WEI) to receive a special rate of $189 USD/night. This rate is guaranteed until August 6, 2024 or until the WEI room block is full.