4/17/2018 7:00:00 AM | Hilton Americas Houston, Houston, TX

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Spring Conference 2018

Online registration is now closed. On-site will be available at the event at on-site registration prices.

Join us at GCPA's 32nd Annual Spring Conference!

400+ Electric Power Industry Professionals Expected to Register
(based on 2017 registrations of 475)


Don't Miss THE "Must Attend" Power Industry Event for this Spring:
  • Nine Dynamic Sessions
  • Keynoters:
    • Former U.S. Secretary of State/Former White House Chief of Staff James Baker
    • Paula Gold-Williams, CEO, CPS Energy
  • Compelling Discussion & Debate
  • 400+ Power Professionals
  • Exceptional Networking

Timely Topics:
  • Retail Market Issues
  • Changing Mix of Generation Fleet and Its Impact on Market Designs
  • IMM Roundtable
  • ISO CEO Roundtable
  • Perspectives on Distributed Generation and Cost Recovery
  • Competitive Transmission
  • Comparing Different Markets Across the Country
  • Why Diversity Matters
  • Preparing for an Energy Career

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Pre-Conference Activity Add-Ons - Monday, April 16

  • Networking Event at Topgolf Houston-Katy - 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Workshop - “PJM Energy Price Formation: Moving Beyond LMP” - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Welcome Cocktail Reception for Attendees at Hilton Americas - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Spring Conference Day One - Tuesday, April 17

  • Registration and Continental Breakfast opens at 7:00 AM
  • Conference opening welcome at 8:15 AM
  • Session and keynoter presentations from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Rooftop Cocktail Reception at The Grove from 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Day Two - Wednesday, April 18

  • Registration and Continental Breakfast opens at 7:30 AM
  • Session and keynoter presentations from 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Conference adjourns at close of final session at 12:00 PM

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Hilton Americas Hotel
1600 Lamar Street
Houston, Texas  77010

 

CONFERENCE PRICING - price includes one and a half day conference on 4/17 - 4/18 and cocktail reception on 4/17.*Non-Member rate includes 2018 Individual Membership good through 1/31/19.

CONFERENCE Early Bird Registration through 3/27/18 Regular Registration 3/28/18-4/13/18 Onsite Reg. 4/17/18 & 4/18/18
GCPA Members $595 $755 $855
Non-members $820 $980 $1,080
State Govt. Employees $195 $195 $250
GCPA Members in Job Search Mode $200 $200 $300
Non-Members in Job Search Mode* $425 $425 $525
Full-Time Students $85 $85 $95
 
TOPGOLF Early Bird Registration through 3/27/18 Regular Registration 3/28/18-4/13/18 Onsite Reg. 4/17/18 & 4/18/18
Fee w/ conf. registration $100 $110 Not Available
Fee w/out conf. registration $125 $135 Not Available

WORKSHOP Early Bird Registration through 3/27/18 Regular Registration 3/28/18-4/13/18 Onsite Reg. 4/17/18 & 4/18/18
Members, All Conf Attendees, Govt. $110 $130 $160
Non-members w/out conf. registration $150 $170 $200

WELCOME RECEPTION PRICING - 4/16 reception includes one drink ticket and appetizers.

RECEPTION Early Bird Registration through 3/27/18 Regular Registration 3/28/18-4/13/18 Onsite Reg. 4/17/18 & 4/18/18
Fee $30 $30 $35

REFUND POLICY - Cancellations must be received by 5 PM on Friday, March 30 in order to receive a refund. A 10% service fee (minimum fee of $10) will be charged against all refunds. Please direct all cancellation requests to Mary Armstrong at marmstrong@gulfcoastpower.org.

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