Conference detail

2026 Engineering & Operations Conference and Trade Show

Organized by Northwest Public Power Association

Join more than 1,000 public power professionals from across the West for the region's largest electric utility event, held at the Oregon Convention Center.

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Dates: Apr 13-16, 2026
Location: Portland, OR
Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Attendees: 1,000
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About this conference

Join more than 1,000 public power professionals from across the West for the region's largest electric utility event, held at the Oregon Convention Center. Over three days, attendees will gain practical insights from 26 breakout sessions, explore the latest products and innovations with more than 250 exhibitors, and connect with peers from utilities across the Western U.S. The event focuses on strengthening skills, earning continuing education credits, and experiencing the energy of the industry through live equipment displays, networking events, and hands-on pre-conference workshops. Centered on the theme "Building Our Legacy," this conference will celebrate the people, practices, and innovations that strengthen a shared commitment to safety, reliability, and service. As the industry evolves through new technologies and emerging challenges, the 2026 E&O will provide learning and networking opportunities to ensure public power’s legacy remains strong for generations to come. Over 250 exhibitors will showcase everything from high-voltage equipment and emerging technologies to consulting and engineering services, offering the latest tools, products, and solutions that strengthen utility operations and reliability. Keynote speakers include reliability and safety expert Jake Mazulewicz, Ph.D., and Sunny Wescott, chief meteorologist for the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Public power’s legacy is built on collaboration, and the conference offers chances to reconnect with colleagues, forge new professional relationships, and celebrate safety and career achievements at the awards banquet.

Sponsorship options

Sponsorship opportunities are available across multiple tiers, each offering distinct benefits. Platinum ($15,000) includes 10'x10' booth space, 4 complimentary registrations, 1 push notification, and options like Business Class WiFi, Awards Banquet Dinner, Keynote Speaker, or Giveaway Item sponsorship. Diamond ($10,000) includes 10'x10' booth space, 3 complimentary registrations, 1 push notification, and an option for Wednesday Trade Show Lunch sponsorship. Gold ($7,000) includes 2 complimentary registrations, 1 push notification, and options for New Technology Showcase Breakfast or Awards Banquet Bar sponsorship. Silver ($5,000) includes 1 complimentary registration, 1 push notification, and Awards Banquet Entertainment sponsorship. Bronze ($3,500) includes Morning Coffee and Afternoon Snack Breaks sponsorship. Supporting ($1,500) offers standard benefits. Standard benefits for all sponsors include a list of pre-registered participants, acknowledgment on printed materials, recognition on the official conference website and in the conference app, promotion on signage and verbal mentions, social media recognition, discounted advertising rates, and early booth purchase opportunity.