NAES Conference
2026 NAES O&M Conference Registration Open
Conventional & Renewable
Registration is OPEN for the 2026 NAES O&M Conference
We’re excited to announce that registration is open for the 2026 NAES O&M Conference!
This annual event is the cornerstone for connecting plant leaders, industry experts, and partners across the NAES network. Together, we’ll share best practices, explore new solutions, and strengthen the relationships that keep our industry moving forward.
Attendance Notice: The NAES O&M Conference is an internal event for NAES employees and approved invitees only. Public registration is not available.
Renaissance Orlando at Sea World
Day(s)
:
Hour(s)
:
Minute(s)
:
Second(s)
Registration Fee: $1,050 | March 2–5, 2026
2026 O&M Conference Attendees
Now accepting reservations
Book Your Hotel Room
The booking deadline is 2/18/2026. The Conference rate is $269.
We are now accepting hotel reservations for our upcoming event. You can book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations and receive updated information about the event.
*The hotel is currently sold out, here are some hotels that are within walking distance:
- Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando at SeaWorld
7003 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
+1 (407) 778-5900 - Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at SeaWorld
6850 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821
+1 (407) 354-1500 - Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at SeaWorld
11000 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821
+1 (407) 313-3600 - Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld Orlando
6924 Grand Vacations Way, Orlando, FL 32821
+1 (407) 239-0100
2026 O&M Conference Schedule of Events
Monday, March 2, 2026
Welcome Reception – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
General Session – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vendor Fair – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
General Session – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dinner/Social Activity – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, March 5, 2026
General Session – 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Vendor Fair information
Are You a Vendor?
Below is the information you’ll need to participate in this year’s O&M Vendor Fair.
Sponsorship Schedule (Breakfast/Lunch/Break)
If you sponsored a breakfast, lunch, or break, please review the draft agenda for the day/time of your sponsorship so you can plan to attend.
Vendor Attendee List & Name Badges
Please review the Conference Vendor Attendee list. If any attendee names need to be updated, notify us as soon as possible—this list will be used to create name badges and will be shared with conference attendees.
Shipping Show Materials
Shipping costs and instructions are included in “O&M Shipping Instructions – Renaissance Sea World.”
-
Include your assigned table number on all shipments.
-
For shipping questions, contact the FedEx shipping office using the number on the attached info sheet.
-
Shipments do not need to be sent via FedEx—FedEx will receive all deliveries for the hotel, regardless of carrier.
Set-up & Break-down (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)
-
Set-up: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
-
After the vendor fair, make sure all boxes are labeled and ready for shipment.
-
Return shipments must have a prepaid shipping label attached. Hotel staff will move boxes to the loading dock for pickup.
Electricity / AV Orders
Order electricity or other AV needs here: Encore EventNow | Audio Visual Solutions | Order Online
After placing your order, you’ll receive Encore contact details for additional support.
