Phoenix, AZ. On September 30–October 1, Southwest Gas hosted the ADVANCE Leadership Program for Women in Utilities, produced by Conferences Connect and UtilityEvents.com. Two days with women leaders and emerging leaders from across the utility sector. Workshops, peer conversations, and a room built to move careers forward. Thank you to Southwest Gas for opening the […]
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Photos – The Utility Change Conference Phoenix 2026
Phoenix, AZ. On September 28–29, Southwest Gas hosted the Utility Change Conference West, produced by Conferences Connect and UtilityEvents.com. Two days of peer-to-peer sessions on change, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. Utility leaders shared what worked, what did not, and what to take back on Monday. Thank you to Southwest Gas for opening the doors, […]
ADVANCE Leadership Program for Women in Energy -Houston 2026 See the Photos
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]