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The Summer Highlight for the Florida Public Power Community
The 2026 FMEA Annual Conference will take place at The Breakers Palm Beach from July 13 to July 16.
Join us as we bring together Florida's leading elected officials and decision-makers from public power utilities for an enriching three-day event filled with insightful speakers and valuable networking opportunities, all aimed at tackling the pressing challenges of our industry.
The conference will commence with a welcome reception on Tuesday evening and culminate with the Annual Banquet on Thursday night. This summer gathering is a must for industry professionals, serving as the premier platform for collaboration and innovation. We owe the success of this event to the unwavering support of the Florida public power community.
Who attends the FMEA Annual Conference?
CEOs, General Managers and Directors, Utility Leadership and Future Leaders, Mayors, City Council Members and Commissioners, Governing Board Members, City Managers, Municipal Leadership, Legal and Regulatory Counsel, Policymakers, Friends of Florida public power.
FMEA Policymaker Scholarship Program:
The FMEA Policymaker Scholarship Program awards complimentary registration for the FMEA Annual Conference for eligible policymakers. An eligible policymaker is an elected official serving on a city council or commission of a Florida public power community, or an elected or appointed member of a governing body of a Florida public power utility.
Recipients of the FMEA Policymaker Scholarship are awarded complimentary conference registration.
Spouse/Guest registration not included.
Recipients must meet the following criteria:
•Must be a local elected official or elected or appointed governing board member
• One scholarship awarded annually per FMEA utility member
• Recipient must be a first-time conference attendee
• Recipient must be accompanied by a senior-level city or utility official who is fully registered for the Conference
For more information regarding the FMEA Policymaker Scholarship,
please contact Director of Public Affairs & Strategic Communications, Nicole Albers.
Conference Overview
Ticket Options
| Conference Attendee Registration | Before May 24 | May 24 - July 11 | On Site |
| FMEA Municipal Member | $660 | $685 | $750 |
| FMEA Associate Member | $800 | $825 | $875 |
| Non-Member | $1,125 | $1,150 | $1,200 |
| Other Available Tickets | Municipal Utility Member | Non-Municipal Utility Member |
| Spouse/Guest Full Conference Registration | $225 | $350 |
| Spouse/Guest Banquet Ticket Only | $125 | $200 |
| Pre-Conference Event: TEA Tour Municipal Utility Members Only |
FREE - must register to attend | N/A |
| Sponsorship Opportunities | Prices vary by level. Sponsorship sales end on Friday, June 13. |
Agenda
Detailed Agenda to Come
Day 1: Tuesday, July 14
1 - 5 p.m. • Registration
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Welcome Reception (open to all attendees)
Day 2: Wednesday, July 15
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Registration
7:30 - 10:30 a.m. • FMPA Meetings
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • FMEA Board of Directors Meeting and Lunch (The FMEA Board meeting and lunch is restricted to FMEA municipal members only. Not open to associate members, sponsors, nonmembers, or press.)
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. • Ice Cream Social
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Opening General Session
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. • Reception Honoring Elected & Appointed Officials (open to all attendees)
Day 3: Thursday, July 16
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Registration
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. • Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. - Noon • Morning General Session
Noon - 1:30 p.m. • Luncheon
2:00p - 4:00p • Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions
- Breakout Session One
- Breakout Session Two
- Breakout Session Three
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. • Banquet Reception
7 - 9 p.m. • Annual Banquet
Agenda subject to change.
Become A Sponsor
FMEA’s Annual Conference is the event to interact with key decision-makers in the Florida public power community.
Sponsors receive recognition leading up to, throughout and following the event. Sponsorship includes recognition in such areas as event signage and banners, as well as the Annual Conference pocket-program, event app and other conference materials. In addition, sponsoring company names and/or logos will appear on the event t-shirts that are distributed to attendees. Sponsor logos will also be featured on the FMEA’s homepage as well as the Conference web-page leading up to and following the event.
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Category
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Contribution amount
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Number of registrants included
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Elite
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$20,000
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4
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Diamond
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$12,000
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3
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Platinum
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$10,000
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2
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Gold
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$8,000
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2
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Silver
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$4,000
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1
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Bronze
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$2,000
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0
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Year-Round Visibility in the Florida Public Power Community
- Elite Sponsorship: Limited to a single company annually, the Elite Sponsorship offers premier recognition and top-tier benefits at the Annual Conference, Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show, and the Florida Lineman Competition.
- Diamond Sponsorship: Along with Diamond-level benefits at this event, this package includes complimentary Silver Sponsorships at the next FMEA Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show and Florida Lineman Competition, ensuring continued exposure.
Sponsorship payment is due upon registration online. For assistance or an invoice, please contact info@flpublicpower.com. Sponsorship invoices must be paid in full within 14 days before promotions of company brand can begin.
Conference Hotel
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
1000 Tournament Players Club BoulevardPonte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (904) 285-7777
The hotel-room block is closed. Please contact the hotel directly to book outside of the room block, or make alternative arrangements at a nearby area hotel. Some options are listed below.
Parking: $5 (discounted) daily self-parking for FMEA room-block guests or $28 daily valet
Cancellation Policy: Reservations can be canceled up to 72 hours prior to arrival without any charges. Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival will incur a one-night room and tax charge.
Nearby Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Ponte Vedra Sawgrass45 PGA Tour Boulevard
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (904) 280-1661
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
200 Ponte Vedra Blvd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (888) 839-9145
The Lodge & Club
607 Ponte Vedra Blvd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (800) 243-4304
Residence Inn Jacksonville-Mayo Clinic Area
4905 San Pable Road South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 992-2040
110 Championship Way
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (904) 285-7777
TPC Sawgrass offers discounted rates for Marriott Sawgrass Resort & Spa Guests. You must have a sleeping room confirmation number prior to making a tee time for either of the below courses:
TPC Stadium Course: $520.00 per person plus 6.5% taxes
Dye Valley Course: $275.00 per person plus 6.5% taxes
Scam Alert! Please do NOT make hotel reservations through any third party that may contact you by phone or email. Use only the online reservation links, phone numbers, and discount codes available directly from FMEA.
By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the below FMEA Code of Conduct.