If you’re a utility communications professional, you don’t want to miss it!
This year, our two-day conference is hosted by Southern Company in Atlanta. We prioritize small gatherings to ensure an interactive, connection-based opportunity built by communicators for communicators. Therefore, spots are limited so sign up before it’s too late!
June 18-20, 2024 | Atlanta, GA
- 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.
Southern Company Headquarters - 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW Atlanta, GA 30308
NOTE: The Twelve Downtown Hotel is directly across the street from the UCI conference at Southern Company HQ.
Book your hotel now!
Twelve Downtown
(404) 418-1212
Toll free: 1-877-557-0686
NOTE: The hotel is directly across the street from UCI the conference at Southern Company HQ.
New this year:
Raise a glass to the brightest utility communications minds at the first-ever Better Communications Competition Live! On Thursday evening, we’ll celebrate the year’s best creative ideas during an exciting evening of competition, inspiration and recognition.
2024 Conference Agenda
Wednesday, June 19
- Welcome from our host, Southern Company, with the History of Juneteenth
- Innovation Within the Utility Industry by Engage
- AI for Utility Communicators: The Risks & The Rewards
- Open Discussion: You Have Questions - We Have Answers. Bring Your Burning Utility Communications Questions, Ideas and Feedback. Moderated by Huntsville Utilities (Bronze Sponsor)
- Panel On Inclusive Communications Featuring Communications Professionals from these Atlanta-Based Major Brands:
- Coca-Cola
- Atlanta Hawks
- Delta
- Tour the National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Thursday, June 20
- The ABCs of Safety: Developing a Children's Educational Campaign by Southwest Strategies (Gold Sponsor)
- The Persuasive Power of Creativity … That’s Also Strategic by Flynn Wright (Gold Sponsor)
- Energy Transformation/ Decarbonization Case Study (tentative)
- Building Public Trust, Partnerships & Strategic Outreach by Colorado Springs Utility
- Finding Value in & Leveraging Communications Awards by Louisville Gas & Electric/Kentucky Utilities (LGE/KU) – recipient of multiple past UCI “Communicator of the Year” awards
- BCC Live! Competition at The Roof at Ponce City Market. All registered utility attendees are invited to submit entries into the competition and join in the fun (at no additional cost)! More information here.
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
$1,500 (2 available)
Company mentioned in announcement of breaks and approximately 5 minutes to address attendees during a breakfast or a break on day 1 or 2.
Display of company logo on breakfast, coffee and snack 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.)
Supporting Sponsor
$1,000
Company logo listed as a Supporter on event materials
Company logo listed as a Supporter in event promotional efforts & multiple mentions of company’s support during event