Strategic Issues Roundtable

Who Should Attend

This conference is designed to encourage discussion and interaction on the key issues facing the electric power industry.  The Conference is targeted for Managers, Directors, or Vice Presidents of Strategic or Business Planning at electric utilities.  Attendance usually includes a wide range of individuals from the planning, regulatory, and financial operations of member electric companies, as well as representatives from EEI International Affiliate utilities.  In addition, many EEI Associate (vendor) members find the Conference to be an excellent opportunity to discuss and debate critical energy topics with the key industry players.

Schedule

The meeting starts at 12 noon on Wednesday, February 6, with lunch followed by workshops.  On Thursday, February 7, the meeting starts with breakfast and continues until 5:00 p.m. with a break for lunch.  On Friday, February 8, the meeting starts with breakfast followed by workshops, and ends at about noon.

Wednesday Reception: Come join us for hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and entertainment from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This is your chance to renew acquaintances with those of you who are regular attendees and to meet fellow committee members that will be attending for the first time.

Sponsorship opportunity is available for this event by contacting Jennifer Asher at 202-508-5517 or jasher@eei.org. 

Hotel 

7800 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819
Reservations: 1-407-355-0550 or toll-free 1-800-227-6963.

Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal, a first class Orlando, Florida hotel in the midst of the country's most popular vacation destination, is located less than a mile from Universal Studios with convenient access to other major area attractions.

Room Rate: $179.00 (King or Double Queen) until the extended hotel deadline date of Friday, January 25, 2008.  Please make your hotel reservation under the group name of Edison Electric Institute Strategic Issues Roundtable, as quickly as possible to ensure that you receive the special discount rate.  Check-in: 4:00 p.m. and Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Transportation:  (Orlando International Airport)  A shuttle bus is accessible outside the baggage claim area at a cost of $17.00 per person one-way.  Taxi fare is approximately $38.00 one-way. 

Hotel Parking:  The hotel offers free parking to guests.  Valet parking is available at $14.00 overnight.

Travel Discounts:  For travel discounts when attending EEI meetings, you may use the special toll-free numbers and the EEI reference codes:

UNITED AIRLINES:  800-521-4041  [Refer to File: 556AF]  

AVIS RENT-A-CAR:  800-331-1600  [Refer to A775499]                                        

Attire

Business casual attire.

Sponsors

ScottMadden, Inc.—Reception Sponsor on February 6

Pace—Luncheon sponsor on February 7

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