Strategy and Innovation Conference 2024

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Registration will be opening in 2024.

Pricing:

General Admission (Non-CEATI Members): $1,295 
Additional CEATI Utility Member Pass: $935
Additional Exhibitor/Sponsor Pass: $935

**Note: CEATI member utilities will receive separate registration details from their CEATI representative including information on passes included with membership.

Discounted Passes:
Discounts are available for those who wish to send multiple people from the same organization.

• Students = 50% off General Admission (please contact conferences@ceati.com for the discount code)
• 3 or more tickets = 10% off General Admission
• 3 or more tickets =10% off Utility member
• 5 or more tickets = 25% off General Admission
• 5 or more tickets = 25% off Utility member

Professional Development Hours for CEATI Conferences

Did you know that you could be eligible to use your CEATI conference attendance towards professional development hours? A Certificate of Attendance is available to all conference attendees – simply check with your local accreditation body for more details on how to apply it to their requirements.

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‍PRESENTER TIMELINE

Important Dates:

• Abstracts due: November 10th 2023
• Presenter award/regret notifications: February 1st, 2024
• Presenter acceptance of opportunity due: March 12th, 2024
• Deadline for draft presentations: March 21st, 2024
• Deadline for final presentations: April 20th, 2024

PRESENTER GUIDELINES

Presentations should adhere to the guidelines set forth by CEATI International:

• PowerPoint slides should be 16:9 ratio
• Presenters must submit slides in PowerPoint format (.pptx/ .ppt) with a maximum of 25 slides
• Presentations will be distributed to attendees in PDF form
• Presentation time will be 35 minutes followed by 10 minutes for Q&A (45 minutes in total)
• All presenters must register for the event and submit headshot and short biography (2-3 sentences)
  

Subsequent to submission, presenters may continue to revise presentations but must submit their revised files on flash drive at a minimum of one (1) day in advance of their scheduled presentation time.‍

When you participate in a CEATI event, be it as an attendee, exhibitor, presenter, speaker, moderator or in any other capacity whatsoever, you will be participating in an event where photography, as well as video and audio recording is likely to occur.

By participating in the CEATI event, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or for any other purpose(s) that CEATI deems fit to use. You release CEATI, its officers, directors, employees and consultants, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, distribution, or publication of photographs, computer images, video and/or audio recordings.

By entering the event platform, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by or on behalf of CEATI or the person or entity designated to do so by CEATI.

In addition, the event will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending the CEATI event or accessing the event platform, you agree not to record or digitize any parts of the presentation, without CEATI’s express written consent.

You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before participating in the CEATI event.

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Sponsorship & Exhibitors

Why Exhibit & Sponsor?

     • Network with utilities, manufacturers, service providers, consultants, and world-renowned technical experts

     • Engage with key decision makers in the  industry

     • Gain targeted exposure to potential clients

     • Meet face-to-face with end-users of your company’s products and services

     • Strengthen (or establish) your brand

     • Maintain a competitive edge

     • Expand your industry contacts

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Exhibition & Sponsorship Prospectus

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Benefits can include:

     • Two all-access passes

     • Recognition acknowledging your support during the event

     • Inclusion of your logo and click-through link on conference website

     • Inclusion of your logo in the Event Guide

     • And much more! For more information or to indicate interest, please contact us

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The Exhibition, including all breaks and meals, will be taking place in the Exhibit Hall. This set-up provides a captive audience to showcase your company’s products and services, allowing for more face-to-face time with attendees at the event. For more information, please contact us

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Booths include:

• Two all-access passes
• 10x10ft carpeted space
• 6ft draped table
• Two chairs
• 8’ – high drapery back wall (Island booths only)

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Floorplan

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This event will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, MN. Information regarding accommodations can be found below:

Hyatt Regency

1300 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, MN

55403, United States

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Reserve: online or call 612-370-1234

Preferred Rate: $179 USD (plus applicable taxes).‍

• To receive the preferred rate, please mention the special  convention rate for the CEATI International Strategy & Innovation Conference. Preferred  rate only available until April 21, 2024.

Hotel Floorplan

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Housing Warning!

Unauthorized Housing Companies Contacting Exhibitors & Attendees. It has come to our attention that unauthorized housing companies have been contacting CEATI International exhibitors and attendees via email and phone and in general, misrepresenting themselves as an official housing vendor for CEATI International. Room registrations should be made directly with the hotel as described above.

We highly caution you from engaging unauthorized companies because if/when issues arise, CEATI International management does not have the ability to provide assistance in solving them.

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Welcome Reception (13th May, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

All attendees welcome, drinks and appetizers will be served.

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Young Professionals (14th May)

The CEATI Young Professionals Group (YPG) is a networking, mentorship, and peer-to-peer support group of inspiring professionals who are new to the electric utility industry. All are welcome, but the target audience is those with less than 10 years of experience in the industry. The YPG networking event will be held on May 16. Details will follow soon!

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1). Download the Pheedloop Event App in the App Store for IOS or Google Play for Android.

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2). Once you download the app, you will be asked to log in to your Pheedloop account with the same email you registered with. Enter the email address and password associated with your Pheedloop account. (If you do not have a pheedloop account, you will need to create one)

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3). After logging in, you will be able to see the event that you registered for. The App will allow you to connect with attendees, create your own schedule, download presentations and more!

4). Once you enter the event, don’t forget to update your contact details by clicking your profile picture at the top left. Please add your company name in your "Headline" as part of your profile.

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