EEI Strategic Issues Conference

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.  All meetings are held in roundtable format.

Agenda

A preliminary agenda will be available shortly. 

Schedule

The meeting starts at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 1, with lunch followed by workshops.  On Thursday, October 2, the meeting starts with breakfast and continues until 5:00 p.m. with a break for lunch.  On Friday, October 3, the meeting starts with breakfast followed by workshops, and ends at about noon.  The meeting registration desk opens at 11:00 a.m. for early arrivals.

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 participants who 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 

909 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Reservations: 1-888-627-8385 or 312-943-7200

The Westin Michigan Avenue, a luxurious and beautiful, AAA Four-Diamond hotel, is centrally located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile at North Michigan and Delaware Place; next to the John Hancock Building, and  in close proximity to restaurants and other popular places of interest. 

Room Rate
The Westin Hotel offers a discounted rate of $279.00 (single or double) until the  deadline date of Friday, September 5, 2008.  Please make your room reservation under the group name of Edison Electric Institute, as quickly as possible to ensure that you receive the special discount rate.  Check-in: 3:00 p.m. and Check-out: 12:00 p.m.  Rooms are available for nights of September 30, and October 1 thru 3.

Transportation 

Chicago O'Hare: approx. 17 miles (45-60 minutes); Taxi Fare: $35-$40;                 Airport Express Shuttle Bus:  $27 per person 

Midway Airport: approx. 12 miles (35-40 minutes)   Taxi fare: $25-$30;                          Airport Express Shuttle Bus: $25 per person

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 October 1

Pace—Luncheon sponsor on October 2

Navigant Consulting Inc. - Thursday and Friday Breakfasts

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