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Electric Transmission Texas

American Electric Power

ABB, Inc.
Ardmore Power Logistics
Choctaw-Kaul Distribution
General Cable

NAAUD
PowerAdvocate
WESCO Distribution Inc.

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The 79th Annual Utility Purchasing Management Group Conference

Join us for the 82nd Annual UMPG Conference
The Harmonics of Strategic Solutions – Talent Management – Process Excellence

Tony Hsieh  

September 15-17, 2013
Austin, Texas

Live music capital of the world!

This year's educational conference will focus on three important areas for business success: The Harmonics of Strategic Solutions - Talent Management - Process Excellence.

We have secured over 30 industry speakers to share their insight and experience in two short days.  They will bring you the latest on Process Excellence, Talent Management, Strategic Solutions, Green Purchasing Practices, Emerging Mobile Technology, Enterprise Services Sourcing, Financial Hedging, Smart Grid Practices, the continuing impact of the earthquake in Japan and much more.

Program Features:

  • Designed for supply chain executives and experienced professionals
  • Industry-specific educational sessions
  • Supplier displays and vendor networking opportunities
  • Multiple networking social events
  • Charity golf tournament
  • Spouse program

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Just Announced!
Robyn Benicasa, Team Builder and Author of How Winning Works
 

Featured Invited Speakers include:

  • Calvin Crowder, CEO of Electric Transmission Texas
  • Robyn Benicasa, Author & Team Builder
  • Orem Klaff, Author & Experienced Negotiator
  • Jack Cusack, AEG
  • Marlon Merritt, Duke Energy
  • Emitt Smith, Football Player, Celebrity, Businessman and Author

 

 

Sunday: Golf Tournament & Welcome Reception

Make plans to play in the UPMG Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday September 15th, benefiting the "Make A Wish Foundation" of Central and South Texas. Later that evening, join us at the welcome reception where we'll welcome first time particpants and greet old friends with food, drink, Texas Hold-em Poker and the Sounds of Austin (local artist) - Ray Bentsen.


 

About UPMG

The UPMG Annual Educational Conference is a vendor neutral program presented by the Utility Purchasing Management Group, a non-profit association dedicated to delivering quality education and peer-to-peer networking designed for those involved with T&D, Generation and all aspects of supply chain management in the electric utility industry. Find out more about UPMG and the benefits of participation.



Register for the UPMG Annual Conference Hilton Austin

The Hilton Austin is the headquarters hotel for this year's annual conference.

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