T & O Conference Trade Show 2022

Associate members are invited to participate at the Technical & Operations Conference with any of the following:

Trade Show & Reception

Wednesday, December 7

Show runs 5 - 7 pm / Setup begins at 3 pm
Our trade show and reception is a great opportunity for our Associate members to meet with the attendees of our Technical & Operations Conference. Attendees tend to be superintendents, managers, crew leaders, and key technical personnel.

• Tables are six-foot draped.
• Attendees receive 2 drink tickets and a name badge. Hors d'oeuvres will also be served during the reception.
• Setup begins at 3 pm in the Grand Ballroom. Tables will be pre-assigned. Badges will be at your table.

Registration Fees*

6' Draped Table:  $230 / $280 after Nov. 11
Attendees:  $30 per person / $35 per person after Nov. 11
Electricity:  $50

Placement Requests:  In the comment section of your on-line registration purchase, please include requests for placement (companies to be near or competitors to be separated from).

Limited space will be held available for walk-up registration. These individuals will be granted access to walk around the trade show, but booth space will not be available. The cost for walk-up registration is $50.

Space is limited and shall be assigned on a first-come basis. We recommend reserving your spot immediately for best availability, however, space cannot be guaranteed.

Deadline to Register:  November 21, 2022 (unless space sells out sooner)

* Annual Sponsors are eligible for one complimentary exhibit space with electricity (if needed) and two attendees at the Summer Conference OR the Technical & Operations Conference show. When registering online, select the Bill Utility or Company in payment options and we will adjust the fee for you. Credit card payments will be refunded with $20 processing fee. Not sure if you're an annual sponsor? Check our website for listings. 

Vendor Product Showcase 

Wednesday, December 7
4 - 4:45 pm

Vendors will have 5 minutes to talk to conference attendees about their products and services. Pre-registration is required. Limit to first 10 companies. Confirmed participants will be contacted/provided instructions closer to event. Register today for free!

Note: Our system does not have ability to list this as an option within the trade show event. The link will take you to our Become a Sponsor page where you will scroll down to the T&O Conference—Vendor Showcase item. Click on the Become a Sponsor button to register. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

MMUA offers you an opportunity to sponsor several events during the T&O Conference. Sponsoring company logos will be featured on signage at the event and company name will be listed in the conference program. Co-sponsor options are:

• Keynote Speaker Presentation for $550
• Reception Beverage Tickets for $1000
• Reception Hors d'oeuvres for $550
• Conference Lunch for $550
• Roundtables Session Refreshment Break for $550
• Manager Track Refreshment Break for $550
• Crew Leader/Foreman Track Refreshment Break for $550
• Conference Refreshment Break for $550

To sponsor an event, go to the Become a Sponsor page and scroll down to the item you wish to purchase.

Deadline to Register:  November 21, 2022

Hospitality Suites

To sponsor a Hospitality Suite, please email Christian Glanville or call 763-746-0727. The Kelly Inn does not allow food or beverage items to be brought in from outside the hotel.

Location / Hotel Information

Best Western Plus Kelly Inn
100 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 320.253.0606

MMUA has secured a reduced room rate of $99 per night + tax. The hotel would prefer you use our special link for online reservations. The hotel's direct number is 320.253.0606 should you need to call. Be sure to ask for MMUA's room block.

The hotel block closes on November 21, 2022, however, the hotel may continue to accept reservations after the cut-off date on a space available basis, at prevailing rates. Please make your hotel reservations as soon as possible as availability is limited and cannot be guaranteed. 

Shipping Instructions

If shipping materials to the Best Western Plus Kelly Inn, address the package to:

Best Western Plus Kelly Inn
Attn: (Guest Name and Date of Stay)
100 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301

The hotel asks that if you have something large or out of the ordinary that you contact them first. Phone 320-253-0606.

Photographs

By registering for this event I/we authorize Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) to photograph me at this event and use such photographs in MMUA marketing materials (both electronic and print). I/we understand that I/we will not be paid for giving this consent.

Cancellations

Cancellations are subject to a $30 charge if received by 4:30 pm on November 21, 2022. No refunds issued after November 21.

Forms

Printable Registration Form

Questions?

Please email Christian Glanville or call 763.746.0727 if you have questions.