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 […]
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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 […]
When the Game is Canceled: How a Lightning Storm Taught Me a Lesson in Leadership
The South Florida sky was a vibrant blue over PGA National Resort, and after eight long years, I was finally back. Life—family, work, business—had put my golf clubs in storage, but I never stopped thinking about the game. A long-held dream brought my wife and me to South Florida, and my own personal goal was […]
Meet the Speaker: Jason Gardner of Southwest Gas
We’re excited to introduce you to Jason Gardner, Manager of Organizational Change Management at Southwest Gas. Jason is a featured speaker at The Utility Change Conference, and Southwest Gas is hosting both The Utility Change Conference and The Power Conference to ADVANCE Women in Energy. We had the opportunity to ask Jason 10 questions to […]