Business & Financial Conference
Organized by American Public Power Association
Empower growth through new ideas and approaches to pricing, accounting, risk management, information technology, and human resources.
- Dates
- Sep 13-16, 2026
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
- Deadline
- Aug 3, 2026
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
Empower growth through new ideas and approaches to pricing, accounting, risk management, information technology, and human resources. Join us in San Antonio, Texas, September 13-16, 2026, for the APPA Business & Financial Conference, the annual meeting for public power professionals in the areas of business and finance bringing you the latest in: Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Rates & Pricing, Risk Management & Insurance. The Business & Financial Conference offers three days of keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Pre-conference seminars on Sunday are a great value-add, allowing you to explore topics in-depth with experienced instructors. General sessions bring everyone together on broader issues. Breakout sessions dive deeper into key areas: Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology & Cybersecurity, Rates & Pricing, Risk Management & Insurance. Networking events and the sponsor showcase provide connection opportunities. Bringing together more than 500 public power professionals, the conference is ideal for both industry veterans and those new to the electric utility industry who are interested in professional development and networking. Conference attendees get the latest information from experts in their fields, learn about the national issues and industry-wide activities and trends that are affecting their communities and utilities, and share experiences and strategies for dealing with key issues and challenges at more than 40 breakout sessions and roundtables. Conference sessions are designed for utility employees at both the professional and management levels in the fields of: Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Rates & Pricing, Risk Management & Insurance.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship packages are available at various tiers: Signature Sponsor (Elite Corporate Associate Member: $10,000, Corporate Associate Member: $11,000, Nonmember: $22,000), Public Power Champion (Elite Corporate Associate Member: $9,000, Corporate Associate Member: $10,000, Nonmember: $20,000), Premier Networking Sponsor (Elite Corporate Associate Member: $8,000, Corporate Associate Member: $9,000, Nonmember: $18,000), Sustaining Networking Sponsor (Elite Corporate Associate Member: $6,000, Corporate Associate Member: $7,000, Nonmember: $14,000), Public Power Advocate (Elite Corporate Associate Member: $5,000, Corporate Associate Member: $6,000, Nonmember: $12,000), Networking Sponsor (Elite Corporate Associate Member: $4,000, Corporate Associate Member: $5,000, Nonmember: $10,000), and Public Power Supporter (Elite Corporate Associate Member: $1,500, Corporate Associate Member: $2,500, Nonmember: $5,000). All sponsorship tiers except 'Public Power Supporter' include conference registrations and a spot in the Sponsor Showcase with a 6-foot table, two chairs, and a waste basket. Benefits vary by tier and can include registrants lists, digital ad campaigns, logo placement on event materials and website, social media posts, speaking sessions, mobile app push notifications, and opportunities to host hospitality events.
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