May 18-21, 2026
Embassy Suites NWA Spa & Convention Center
Rogers, Arkansas
Monday, May 18
9:00 a.m. – Golf Outing at Bella Vista
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Registration
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – “Welcome to Arkansas” Reception
Tuesday, May 19
7:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Complimentary Breakfast
- Registration continued
8:30 – 8:45 a.m. – Presentation of Colors
- National Anthem
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Invocation
8:45 – 9:15 a.m. – Welcome
9:15 – 9:30 a.m. – Business Meeting, BJ Shake, President, SAIA
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Pass The Hat
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Break with Vendors
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – “Surviving Safety,” Chad Johnson, Ozarks Electric Cooperative
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch Buffet
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. – “Designed for Capacity; Why Even Good People Drop What Matters”, Jamie Conn, Blue Grass Energy Cooperative
1:15 – 1:45 p.m. – Break with Vendors
1:45 – 2:30 p.m. – “Accident Investigation And The Lawyer Perspective,” Kristy Pittman
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – “The Power Of A Moment,” Ken Macken, NRECA
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Door Prizes and Vendor Introductions
Wednesday, May 20
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. – Complimentary Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – “Line Tension,” Micah Thompson, Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – “Human Performance,” Mike Parker
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Break with Vendors
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – “Drift,” Lito Wilkins, Leading Safe Lineworkers, LLC
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch Buffet
12:30-1:15 p.m. – “Hydraulic Injuries,” Danny Werries
1:15 – 1:45p.m. – Break with Vendors
1:45-2:30 p.m. – “Fit For Duty; A Critical Conversation About Workplace Readiness,” Johnie Hendrix, Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives
2:30-3:15 p.m. – “The PELZ Effect,” Sean Vanslyke, SEMO Electric Cooperative
3:15-3:30 p.m. – Sponsor Recognition and Door Prizes
Thursday, May 21
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. – Complimentary Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – “Sync And Lead; How To Develop High Performing Teams,” Mike Starner, NECA
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Program Sharing and Roundtable
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Break with Vendors/Check Out
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – “Finding Purpose,” Kenneth Lulow
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Business Meeting
11:30 a.m. – Adjourn
Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas – Hotel, Spa & Convention
3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AK 72758
877-504-1191
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You’re sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.