ll members of PSMA companies are invited to attend the 2026 PSMA Planning Meeting and to offer their inputs and suggestions for the projects and activities the Association should focus on in the coming year. The meeting will take place on Sunday, October 4, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans, LA.

The Board of Directors relies on the inputs generated at the Annual Planning Meetings to identify, consider, and select programs for the coming year that provide benefits to the PSMA membership. For example, initiatives generated at recent Planning Meetings have resulted in the student mentoring program at APEC and the formation of the AI Committee.

This year's meeting will begin with a brief review of the year-to-date accomplishments and a summary of ongoing activities by Renee Yawger, Chair of the PSMA. This will be followed by an update of the six-quarter financial forecast from Treasurer Tim McDonald.

Most of the meeting will feature reports from the active PSMA committees and an open forum to introduce and discuss ideas for special projects, initiatives, and priorities for the coming months. All members of PSMA Companies are encouraged to provide input. If you cannot attend the meeting in person, email suggestions to power@psma.com and they will be considered and included in the discussions. In the coming months, the PSMA Executive Committee will summarize the results of the meeting and prioritize which projects and initiatives should be included in the focus for the next year.

The APEC 2027 Conference Committee will meet in the morning prior to the PSMA Planning Meeting, to discuss plans for APEC 2027 and the program including technical sessions, professional education seminars, rap sessions, and industry presentations for the conference in March 2027. There will also be a tour of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Saturday, October 3rd.

If you plan to attend the 2026 PSMA Planning Meeting, please email the Association Office at power@psma.com. We look forward to seeing many of you at this important meeting.

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