Annual Summer Conference and Trade Show Event
The Annual Summer Conference is our flagship event, where municipal utility leaders come together to connect, learn, and lead. The conference is designed for utility commissioners, superintendents and managers, supervisors, and crew leaders, as well as anyone invested in the future of municipal utilities. Whether shaping policy or leading a crew, there’s something here for you.
The 2026 event will be held in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, August 17–19. Registration will open in late May 2026.
The Summer Conference is your opportunity to:
- Go in-depth at pre-conference sessions exploring new opportunities and current utility challenges.
- Enjoy time with colleagues and peers by teeing off at the golf tournament or hiking a nature trail.
- Network with utility professionals from across the state and share information.
- Learn through insightful speakers, panel discussions, and educational breakout sessions that focus on today’s challenges.
- Multiple tracks are available, including sessions for council and commission members, utility staff leaders, electrical experts, water/wastewater experts, and human resources/admin professionals.
- Explore the trade show where you will meet vendors offering the latest tools, technologies, and solutions for municipal utilities.
- Celebrate excellence at the MMUA awards ceremony, honoring outstanding individuals and utilities that make a difference in our industry.
- Learn how MMUA deploys your dues dollars to achieve results in Washington and St. Paul, and vote on a change to MMUA’s bylaws.
Trade show event
One popular feature is the trade show. Associate members are invited to promote their products and services at the trade show and participate in the conference as hospitality room hosts, reception or break sponsors, and meeting presenters.
