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Annual Conference of the Utility Supply Management Alliance
Join us May 18-21, 2025, Nashville, TN
The USMA Conference is an annual gathering of electric utilities and their providers.
The Utility Supply Management Alliance convenes electric utilities and their providers on an annual basis. Over the course of this two-and-a-half-day event, participants can expect a rich exchange of knowledge, ample networking opportunities, and a chance to rejuvenate professionally. Once again, the schedule is brimming with highly skilled speakers and cutting-edge topics. Anticipating another year of full attendance, we encourage early registration to secure your spot. Please note that registration will close once the maximum seating capacity has been reached.
Over 40 highly skilled speakers and cutting-edge topics in the electric utility purchasing sector
Catch these speakers live at the USMA Annual Education Conference in Nashville
USMA - Take it Home and Use It
This conference is committed to providing an educational-based platform designed to give concrete practices attendees can apply to supply management.
Sample Agenda from 2024
2024 Conference Agenda
Schedule overview for travel planning (all events will be held at the Westin Kierland Resort):
7:00 am – optional 5K Run/Walk and breakfast (separate fee)
7:30 am – optional Charity Golf Tournament (separate fee)
4:30 pm – First Time participants reception
5:00 pm – Welcome Reception (ends at 6:00 pm)
7:15 am – Delegate Breakfast
8:00 am – General Session
11:30 am – Delegate Lunch
1:00 pm, 2:30 pm & 3:45 pm – Concurrent Sessions
6:00 – 9:00 pm – Monday Night Event
7:15 am – Delegate Breakfast
8:00 am – General Session
11:30 am – Delegate Lunch
1:30 pm, 2:30 pm – Town Hall Meetings
3:30 – 5:30 pm – Supplier Networking Event
No planned evening activity
7:15 am – Delegate Breakfast
8:00 am – General Session
10:00 am – End of Conference
Previous Conference Highlights
Interested in what a USMA conference is like? This video captures some of the highlights. Whether it’s topical high-profile general session speakers, informative break-out sessions, the annual golf tournament or other activities, our conferences are fun fulled, energy packed events.
Our Mission
USMA was established 26 years ago to be the premier alliance of utilities and suppliers in supply chain management for a competitive environment.
Cost-Effectiveness
To reduce overall supply chain costs by providing a progressive forum for utilities and suppliers
Leadership
To demonstrate aggressive and responsible leadership, responsiveness to customer needs, and continuous improvement in supply chain management.
Best Practices
To improve service and profitability of utilities and suppliers.
Conference Features
USMA continues its mission of providing sessions focused on delivering value you can take home and apply to keep your supply chain safe and reliable.
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Education
17 hours of educational programming + session tracking form to help you record educational session attendance for certification -
Content Rich
Over 40 Speakers, panels, town halls -
Choice
Multiple general sessions, 20+ breakouts, multiple networking events -
Non-Commercial Format
We take pride that the conference is presented in a non-commercial format
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Informative
3 General Sessions -
Networking Opportunities
First Timers Reception, Welcome Reception, 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & Tuesday Night Dinner Event -
Exhibitors
70+ Exhibitors at the USMA Table Top Session -
Good fun for good works
Charity Golf and Other Events
Thank You for Joining Us for our Last Conference in Scottsdale
USMA continues its mission of providing sessions focused on delivering value you can take home and apply to keep your supply chain safe and reliable.
USMA Policy on Private Events
The Utility Supply Management Alliance does not allow private events to be held during scheduled conference sessions and social functions. Private events may be held outside of regular conference hours. Events should be kept small. The USMA logo and name may not be used without written permission from the Utility Supply Management Alliance.
Please do not send mass emails to conference participants prior to and during the conference.
Notice of Right to Cancel – The USMA has the right to cancel this event in the unforeseen situation that the USMA Conference could not be held due to the occurrence of any circumstance beyond its control – such as acts of God, war, government regulations, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, curtailment of transportation facilities or a widespread health or safety emergency. If the event were to be cancelled notice would be sent to all registered participants and noted on the USMA website. USMA would not be responsible for any penalties for canceling travel or conference related arrangements.
Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, whose contributions help us maintain a high program level and keep registration costs under control.
Premier Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Charity Golf Tournament and 5K Sponsors
Barista Sponsor
