Thank you for making USMA’s 2026 conference another record breaking event.
Securing entry to the USMA conference has become the hottest commodity in the electric utility purchasing sector.
Details are being finalized for the 2027 Annual Conference in member favorite The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ. May 23-26, 2027
Plan Now for USMA 2027
Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona
May 23-26, 2027
Registration opens in late September at usma.com
From the President of USMA
Looking Forward to USMA 2027
Great things happen when the right people, ideas, and resources come together.
At USMA, we believe success is built one connection at a time — bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals committed to strengthening the future of the power grid and supply chain.
The 2026 USMA Conference in Port Charlotte, Florida marked more than 30 years of service to this professional community and concluded with another sold-out event. The energy, insight, and collaboration shared throughout the conference demonstrated what is possible when people unite with purpose, resilience, and vision.
As technology evolves and new challenges emerge, USMA remains dedicated to being the place where the “dots connect” — where talent, experience, and opportunity come together to create meaningful progress.
Now, we look ahead.
Join us May 23–26, 2027 in Scottsdale, Arizona for the next USMA Conference experience. Registration opens in late September 2026. This event sells out quickly, so begin making plans now to be part of the conversations, relationships, and ideas shaping the future of our industry.
Check back frequently as new details are announced.
With more than three decades of USMA now in the history books, I look forward to seeing you at USMA 2026 as we build on past successes, and present what we believe to be the best-in-class Conference and Networking opportunity in the Utility industry!
In the past few years of USMA, we have celebrated several milestones, including sold out conferences, ongoing attendance records, and increasingly diverse lineups of both speakers and sessions… read the full letter
The Next Conference Registration Opens in Late September 2026
Annual Conference of the Utility Supply Management Alliance
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.
2026 Highlights
Recent Speakers for 2026
Join Us In Port Charlotte, Florida for the 2026 Annual Educational Conference for the USMA
USMA - Take it Home and Use It
USMA is committed to providing an educational-based platform designed to give concrete practices attendees can apply to supply management.
6:45 am – optional 5K Run/Walk and breakfast (separate fee)
7:30 am – Annual Frank Bennett Golf Challenge, Aileron Golf Club (separate fee and pre-registration required)
4:30 pm – First Timers Reception – The Great Egret Ballroom
5:00 – 6:30 pm Welcome Reception – The Great Egret Ballroom
7:00 am – Barista
7:15 am – Group Breakfast – Great Egret Ballroom
8:00 am – Opening by USMA President, Ron Burchfield
Welcome: Utility Executive; Keynote Speaker: Mike Massimino, Astronaut
9:45 am – Break
10:15 am – Session resumes with USMA Gives Back (31 years of charity giving) Rick Morrison reviews golf & run charities
Featured Session: Duncan Wardle, Former Disney Head of Innovation – Working in Harmony with AI
11:45 am Break
12:00 pm Lunch Great Egret Ballroom
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Concurrent Sessions (6 sessions)
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm Concurrent Sessions (6 sessions)
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm Concurrent Sessions (5 sessions)
6:00 pm – Monday Night Event (Dinner & Entertainment), TBA
7:00 am – Barista
7:15 am – Breakfast – Great Egret Ballroom
8:00 am – Opening, USMA 1st VP, Dusty Nimmo
Featured Speakers: Christopher Thornberg, Economist – The Outlook for the U.S. Economy and Sahar Yousef, The Science of Productivity & Performance
10:30 am – Break
11:00 am – Concurrent Sessions (6 sessions)
12:15 pm – Lunch
12:45 – 1 pm – Break
1:00 – 3:30 pm – Town Hall Session – Royal Tern A/B
Featured Speaker, John Sitilides, Geopolitical Strategist
4:00 pm – Networking Session with Suppliers (Great Egret Ballroom)
7:00 am – Barista
7:15 am – Breakfast (Great Egret Ballroom)
8:00 am – Opening by USMA 2nd Vice President, Rusty Batch
Closing General Session – Group Discussion featuring Utility Executives
10:00 am – Closing with video highlights
Why a USMA Conference?
Interested in what a USMA conference is like? These video clip 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 30+ 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.
Rick Morrison Interview
The year you were President of USMA, I understand that you suffered a near-death injury a few months before the 4th annual conference in Dallas.
I was run over in Mexico and pretty much left for dead… I recuperated for two months.
2025 Highlights
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
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.
