Connect + share + be inspired.

If you’re a utility communications professional, you don’t want to miss it!

We prioritize small gatherings to ensure an interactive, connection-based opportunity built by communicators for communicators.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

June 3-5, 2025

Philadelphia, PA

Hosted by PECO, an Exelon company

Connect with other utility communicators.
Discuss hot utility communication topics.
Gain insight on successful initiatives.
Be inspired by conference speakers.
Draw inspiration from the utility  communications community.

PECO Energy Company Headquarters
2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

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Accommodations

Hotel Sofitel – at Rittenhouse Square

120 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 569-8300

Note: The hotel is located a little less than one mile from PECO headquarters

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2025 Conference Agenda
(Times and speakers subject to change)

Tuesday, June 3

5:30-7:00 p.m. - Welcome Reception at Hotel Sofitel

Mix & mingle with your utility communications friends while enjoying delicious appetizers and beverages

Wednesday, June 4

7:30 a.m. - Registration & Breakfast at PECO's Energy Hall
8:30 a.m. - Welcome to Philadelphia, PECO
9:20 a.m. - Integrates Communications & Marketing Approach, PECO
- BONUS CONTENT: Digital and Social Media - How to facilitate a coordinated and unified approach across all customer and stakeholder touchpoints.
10:15 a.m. - Networking Break
10:30 a.m. - EV to Grid Case Study, Delmarva Power
11:30 a.m. - Lunch and Presentation - What's Going on in D.C. (tbd)
1:00 p.m. - Clean Energy Transition, Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities
2:00 p.m. - Garnering Community Buy-in (tentative), Southwest Strategies
3:15 p.m. - Local HistoryTour (Fun details to be announced soon)
5:30 p.m. - Dinner on your own or plan to meet up with UCI colleagues

Thursday, June 5

7:30 a.m. - Breakfast served in Energy Hall
8:30 a.m. - Rate Reform: Discussing a Successful State Legislation Coalition (tentative)
9:30 a.m. - Crisis Communications: Hurricane Helene and Our Successful Brand Campaign, Southern Company
10:30 a.m. - Networking Break
10:45 a.m. - Emerging Tech, Innovation, Department of Energy Research/R&D, PPL Corporation
11:45 a.m. - Lunch, Board Elections and Networking
1:00 p.m. - What's Trending in the World of Artificial Intelligence, Georgia Power
2:00 p.m. - Roundtable Discussion Q&A - Navigating Change in Turbulent Political Winds (Bring your questions), Moderated by Joe Gherdes, Hunstville Utilities
- LIHEAP Funding - Communicating Changes to Customers and Stakeholders
- Busting Myths
- Grassroots Advocay
- Planning for Load Growth
3:00 p.m. - Conference Concludes - Prepare for the BCC Gala (semi-formal attire)
6:00 p.m. - Better Communications Competition (BCC) Gala Live!
- Enjoy delicious appetizers, dinner and cocktails
- Live voting for your favorite utility creative across several categories
- Awards ceremony
- Exciting location and enetry details to be announced soon

Thank you to our conference sponsors:

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSOR

Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you looking for ways to grow your customer base, network with top communications peers or share impactful information with energy industry professionals? Sponsorship opportunities are available at the UCI Conference!

Contact UCI’s executive director, Kelley Eldien, to reserve your sponsorship now:
kkeldien@gmail.com or 218-391-2193.

Gold Sponsor

$5,000

Display company banner (2 total) at conference & speaking opportunity (30 minutes)

One complementary conference registration ($1,699 value) and a reduced rate of $200 off registration for up to 2 additional designates.

Largest featuring of company logo in event and promotional materials

Opportunity to distribute materials to attendees

Prominent display of company logo on event website and in event promotional email blasts

Mentions of company in event-related social media postings

Prominent display of company logo on conference print materials (agenda, speaker bio, etc.)

Opportunity to display materials on/near registration table

Silver Sponsor

$3,000

Display company banner (1) & speaking opportunity (20 minutes).

Reduced conference registration rate of $200 off for up to three designated attendees.

Opportunity to distribute materials to attendees.

Display of company logo as a Silver Sponsor on event website and in event promotional email blasts.

Display of company logo as a Silver Sponsor on conference print materials (agenda, speaker bio, etc.)

Opportunity to display materials on/near registration table

Cocktail Reception Sponsor

$3,000 (1 available)

Company logo listed as a Cocktail Reception Sponsor on event and promotional materials.

Entrance for up to four attendees to the Cocktail Reception only.

$200 off conference registration for up to three attendees.

Opportunity to introduce your business to reception attendees (10 minutes) and networking with attendees.

Multiple mentions of company’s support during event.

Your provided banner/signage mentioning the company during the 90-120 minute Cocktail Reception.

Bronze Sponsor

$1,500

Opportunity to address attendees before a break on day 1 or 2 (5 minutes)

$200 off registration fee for one designee.

Opportunity to distribute materials to attendees

Display of company logo as a Bronze Sponsor on event website and in event promotional email blasts

Display of company logo as a Bronze Sponsor on conference print materials (agenda, speaker bio, etc.)

Multiple mentions of company’s support during event

Lunch Sponsor

$1,500 (2 available)

Opportunity to address attendees (approximately 5 minutes) during lunch on day 1 or 2.

Display of company logo on lunch buffet tables

Display of company logo on event website and in event promotional email blasts

Display of company logo on conference print materials (agenda, speaker bio, etc.)

Breakfasts & Breaks Sponsor