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Gus Calabrese

About Gus Calabrese

Starting his professional career as a Petroleum Engineer seems odd for a guy who now plans events, however. the similarities make perfect sense to Gus. Capacity, flow, logistics and attention to the details are major components of both Petroleum and event management. Gus’ event background includes some of Philadelphia’s most recognized events, The Reindeer Romp (3,000 participants), The World’s Largest Bar Crawl (15,000 participants), Xtoberfest (7,500 participants) on average over 50,000 tickets are sold to events produced by Gus. Since early 2011 Gus has been involved with logistics for Conferences Connect. In November of 2014 Gus left the Philadelphia event scene and took on a bigger roll of strategic planning and marketing for Conference Connects. Gus looks forward to the challenge of creating engaging conferences in multiple markets.

ADVANCE Leadership Program for Women in Energy -Houston 2026 See the Photos

March 20, 2026 by Gus Calabrese Leave a Comment

Group photo of empowered women attendees at ADVANCE Leadership Program for Women in Energy at Baker Hughes, Houston – March 9-10, 2026.

The ADVANCE Leadership Program for Women in Energy wrapped up successfully on March 9-10, 2026, at Baker Hughes in Houston, TX—and what an inspiring two days it was! Hosted at Baker Hughes’ state of the art facility, this intensive program brought together women leaders and emerging leaders from across the energy sector. Attendees dove deep […]

Photos – The Utility Change Conference Orlando 2026

February 6, 2026 by Gus Calabrese Leave a Comment

While much of the country was hunkered down for winter storms, the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) was buzzing with energy. On January 26–27, OUC hosted the Utility Change Conference an event produced by Conferences Connect and UtilityEvents.com that didn’t just sell out; it sparked a vital conversation about where our industry is headed. Beyond the […]

Meet The Speaker Rebecca Lynch Director of Talent Management at Con Edison

January 8, 2026 by Gus Calabrese Leave a Comment

A close-up professional headshot of Rebecca Lynch smiling, wearing a light blue ribbed shirt and a chunky beaded necklace.

We are excited to introduce Rebecca Lynch, Director of Talent Management at Con Edison, as a featured speaker at the Utility Change Conference East 2026. Rebecca leads workforce development, talent acquisition, leadership programs, and more for one of the nation’s largest utility companies. In this “Meet the Speaker” feature, she shares her personal story, career […]

Meet the Speaker: Dr. Barbara Trautlein

January 8, 2026 by Gus Calabrese Leave a Comment

A professional headshot of Barbara Trautlein smiling, wearing a patterned blazer and black blouse against a dark background.

We are excited to introduce Dr. Barbara Trautlein, Principal and Founder of Change Catalysts, LLC, as a featured speaker at the Utility Change Conference East 2026. Barbara is a leading expert in change leadership, author of the best-selling book Change Intelligence, and creator of the CQ® System for developing Change Intelligence®. In this “Meet the […]

Meet The Speaker Nena Shimp Change Accelerator

December 18, 2025 by Gus Calabrese Leave a Comment

headshot of nena shimp

We are thrilled to introduce one of our upcoming featured speakers for the Utility Events stage: Nena Shimp. As the founder of ChangeAccelerators, Nena brings a unique perspective on human dynamics and the “Art of Questioning” to the utility sector. From military life to the intricate world of beekeeping, Nena’s journey is as diverse as […]

Rain or Shine: Utility Events Shines at The Utility Expo 2025

October 23, 2025 by Gus Calabrese Leave a Comment

Louisville, KY – October 13, 2025 – The Utility Expo 2025 proved once again why it’s the largest and fastest-growing trade show in the utility industry, drawing a record-breaking crowd of over 22,600 professionals from all 50 states and 59 countries to the Kentucky Exposition Center from October 7-9. Amidst cutting-edge equipment demos, innovative tech […]

The Utility Change Conference – Las Vegas Recap & Photos 2025

September 26, 2025 by Gus Calabrese Leave a Comment

Ashley, wearing a black blazer and an orange lanyard with her name badge, holds a microphone and adjusts her glasses while speaking passionately in front of a projection screen. The session focuses on people, training, structure, and process, as indicated by the slide. In the foreground, an audience member with gray hair, dressed in a floral blouse, listens attentively. The setting includes a wooden podium, water bottles on the table, and a modern conference room with a teal wall and a small monitor displaying the Clay logo. This photo, part of the event's photo gallery on Utilityevents.com, highlights the educational and collaborative spirit of the conference.

From September 15-16, 2025, the Utility Change Conference brought together over 50 change practitioners in person and an additional 100 online at the Southwest Gas Headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by Utility Events, this dynamic event delivered actionable insights and innovative strategies for managing change in the utility sector, leaving attendees inspired and equipped […]

The Power Conference to ADVANCE Women in Energy – Las Vegas 2025 Recap and Photos

September 23, 2025 by Gus Calabrese Leave a Comment

Five women posing and pointing at the camera in front of a colorful balloon backdrop with gold, blue, and white balloons at the Power Conference to ADVANCE Women in Energy - Las Vegas 2025, held at Southwest Gas Headquarters.

From September 16-18, 2025, over 50 dynamic women from across the energy sector gathered at the Southwest Gas Headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Power Conference to ADVANCE Women in Energy. This empowering event, hosted by Utility Events, ignited career growth, fostered meaningful connections, and equipped attendees with actionable strategies to lead and thrive […]

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