Date: October 29-30, 2024
Location: Minneapolis, MN, InterContinental MSP
Time: Tuesday Oct 29 at 2 p.m. CT thru Wednesday, Oct 30 at 1:30 p.m.
Day 1: October 29, 2024
2:00 PM: Registration
2:45 PM: Welcoming Remarks
3:00 PM: Topic 1: Navigating the Grid: Assessing the Viability of Electrification in Distribution
Analyze industry readiness and discuss potential challenges in transitioning to electrified operations alongside implications for energy demand and grid stability.
4:15 PM: Networking Discussion Workshop
Join your non-competing peers in NAW’s exclusive facilitated networking groups to discuss ideas, share solutions, and find answers to key issues that can be directly applied to your business.
6:00 PM: Reception followed by Dinner and Facilitated Workshop
9:00 PM: Evening Concludes
Day 2: October 30, 2024
7:30 AM: Breakfast and Washington Watch: Election Results and What to Expect for 2025
8:30 AM: Topic 2: Strategies for Rising Labor Costs
This session explores innovative strategies and practical solutions to address the escalating labor expenses and optimize compensation planning within the industry. From leveraging AI to mitigate costs, adapting to demographic shifts, and evolving workforce expectations, participants will gain insights into actionable tactics to manage labor expenditures effectively.
9:45 AM: Networking Discussion Workshop
Join your non-competing peers in NAW’s exclusive facilitated networking groups to discuss ideas, share solutions, and find answers to key issues that can be directly applied to your business.
11:30 AM: Topic 3: Navigating Regulatory Landscapes and Emerging Risks
Discover the geopolitical dynamics affecting distribution, providing essential insights to guide decision-making. Examine trade dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and market access factors in light of ongoing global geopolitical shifts.
12:30 PM: Lunch and Networking Discussion Workshop
Join your non-competing peers in NAW’s exclusive facilitated networking groups to discuss ideas, share solutions, and find answers to key issues that can be directly applied to your business.
1:30 PM: Closing Remarks & Adjournment
4:00 PM: Break
