Conferences

TVPPA conferences offer industry-specific, solutions-oriented content from experts, plus valuable networking opportunities to build lasting relationships across the Tennessee Valley.

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Upcoming Conference

August 19-21

Engineering, Operations, & Technology Conference

This year's EO&T Conference will be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In addition to three days of content and connection with peers, this distinct event includes an expansive trade show of 100+ industry vendors designed to assist utility engineers, operations professionals, and others working to keep their communities powered for life and work. Preconference tours, workshops, lightning round conversations, general and breakout sessions, and vendor-led solution centers forge a purpose-filled event for those in attendance.

Professional Development Hours are available for professional engineers. Attendees who have recently completed, or will complete before the conference, TVPPA's Certified Power Technology, Power Distribution Engineer, or Distribution System Operator programs will be recognized at the conference and will receive their certificates during the event. 

Next Conferences

Explore TVPPA conferences—tailored events with expert insights, networking, and solutions for industry leaders across various job functions.

Utility Human Resource Management Conference

Meet us in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, September 9-11, to gain expert Human Resource and employment law insights while networking in a welcoming, collaborative setting. Registration opens in June 2026.

Utility Safety & Security Conference

We are headed to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, September 23-25, for this year's conference. Enhance safety and security with expert insights, strategies, and the latest tools to protect infrastructure and employees. Registration opens in July 2026.

Utility Accounting & Finance Conference

Level up your utility finance skills with expert insights, best practices, and networking in Huntsville, Alabama, October 21–23. Explore solutions and stay ahead. Registration opens in July 2026.

Utility Customer Experience Conference

Join us in Florence, Alabama, November 4-6, for the Utility Customer Experience Conference. Take a deep dive into customer service and communications at this conference focused on customer satisfaction, engagement, and the latest service trends. Registration opens in September 2026.

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Continuing Education

Certain TVPPA conferences provide Continuing Education (CE) credits. Click through the conference list below to discover credit opportunities. 

 

Upon request, attendees can receive a certificate to submit to their governing body. 

Legal Conference

10-13 hours of continuing legal education (CLEs) for LPC attorneys. Some CPAs and professional engineers are also able to submit hours from this event.

Annual Conference

3-5 hours of credit for board members seeking CE to meet water utility board training requirements for the state of Tennessee. Some CPAs and professional engineers can submit a number of hours from this event too.

Engineering, Operations, & Technology Conference

9-11 professional development hours (PDH) for professional engineers.

Safety & Security Conference

3-12 hours of CE for water and wastewater certified operators (DS1, WT1, CS1, WW1, etc.).

Accounting & Finance Conference

11-15 hours of NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) continuing professional education (CPE) credit for CPAs.

Human Resource Management Conference

9-13.5 recertification hours for PHR, SPHR, GPHR for the HR Certification Institute and Society for Human Resources Management.

Cancellation Policies

Registrants who cancel 7-14 days prior to the conference will be charged 50% of the registration cost as a cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel less than 7 days prior will be charged 75% of the registration cost. Registrants failing to cancel prior to the start of the conference will be responsible for the entire registration fee. You may avoid the cancellation fee by sending a substitute registrant. All conference cancellations must be in writing and mailed or emailed to: conferences@tvppa.com.