Who Should Attend:
Administrative assistants, executive assistants, and clerks to the board.
Related Events:
Optional pre-conference course - Resilience by Design: Thriving in the Face of Challenge and Change, March 24, 2026
Overview:
Join us for an engaging two-day conference in beautiful Boise, Idaho, designed exclusively for administrative professionals in the utility industry who are seeking to elevate their skills and influence. The program features expert-led keynotes and interactive sessions focused on strategic excellence, core skills, leadership, partnership, and influence.
Sessions will cover essential topics such as artificial intelligence integration, workflow automation, core project management skills, leadership, and mindfulness. Participate in dynamic panels and roundtable discussions on technology problem-solving, mentorship, and executive partnership. This conference offers valuable opportunities to learn, grow, share experiences, and build lasting professional relationships in the utility industry.
Schedule:
Registration will begin at 7 a.m. Mountain Time and the conference will start at 8 a.m. the first day. The conference will end at 12:30 p.m. the second day. Breakfasts and morning breaks will be provided both days. Lunch and afternoon break will be provided on the first day.
Location:
The Grove Hotel (reservation link)
245 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 333-8000 (Hotel Reservations)
Room rate: $259
Please book your room as soon as possible but no later than March 2, 2026, to secure the discounted room rate.
Save 7% off Alaska Airlines flights by using discount code ECMO967.
Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 2/7/2026): $980
Utility Member Rate: $1,180
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 2/7/2026): $1,470
Associate Member Rate: $1,670
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 2/7/2026): $1,960
Non-Member Rate: $2,160
Canadian utility members, please contact registration@nwppa.org for pricing and to register.
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policy:
For in-person events: cancellations at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 15-29 days there will be a $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact us at registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This conference qualifies for 12 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the conference.