Greetings from the Pacific Power Association (PPA)
The PPA Secretariat is pleased to provide you with the summary information on this year’s 29th Annual PPA Conference and Trade Exhibition which will be hosted by Pohnpei Utilities Corporation, FSM.
The PPA Conference will offer delegates a combination of speeches, donor presentations, technical presentations, Utility Board Members workshop, Engineers’ Workshop and the Trade Exhibition of products and services by our suppliers.
Each year the conference gains more participants and it is the largest energy conference in the region, focusing on all aspects of electricity in the Pacific Islands. The 28th Conference held in Rarotonga, Cook Islands was attended by 278 delegates with 35 trade booth displays.
DATE AND VENUE
Each year the Conference venue rotates between the Northern and Southern hemispheres, which provide the delegates with the opportunity to re-look at their travel and prepare them for the next conference.
This year’s conference will be conducted in Pohnpei from 6-10 July, 2020. It will be the second time PUC will host the Annual Conference.
The venue for this year’s conference is the College of Micronesia Gymnasium.
CONFERENCE THEME
This year’s Conference theme, as agreed by the utility CEOs at the 2019 Annual General Meeting, will be “Supporting Utilities towards Environment Stewardship, Operational Performance and Financial Stability”.
The program for the week will be another success if delegates contribute positively to the Call for Papers and provide suitable topics for the conference in line with the conference theme. The contents of your contributions will ensure our conference is timely, relevant and stimulating.
REGISTRATION FEES
Application for registration must be made online on the PPA Website.
Payment of fees is to be made in US Dollars payable to: Pacific Power Association. See registration form for options of payment methods.
To qualify for Early Registration, a completed registration form and payment should be received before Friday 24 April, 2020.
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Fees for the Full Conference Registration are as follows:
Early Registration (Payment before Friday 24 April) US$275
Late Registration (after Friday 24 April) US$350
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION COVERS
- Attendance at all sessions
- Registration kit and papers
- Invitation to all sponsored functions
- Invitation to the Conference Dinner
- Transportation to all official conference activities
ACCOMPANING SPOUSE, PARTNER AND CHILD REGISTRATION
The Registration fee for Accompanying Spouse is US$160.00.
Accompanying children 12 years or older is US$60.00.
It is important that you register your spouse/partner and child to attend the conference to avoid disappointment. Their registration will cover:
- Attendance at all sessions
- Invitation to all sponsored functions
- Invitation to the Conference Dinner
- Transportation for field trips
CANCELLATION PENALTY
Notification less than two (2) weeks from Conference date in cancellation of registration will result in 50% deduction of payment.
DELEGATES REGISTRATION
Delegates will be able to Register and collect all conference kits and papers on Sunday 5 July 2020 at the Conference Venue from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.
ACCOMMODATION BOOKING POLICIES
Individuals are responsible for making their own reservations. Details for accommodation are provided below.
Reservations will not be confirmed without credit card guarantee or deposit.
ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL
Information will be provided once the host utility confirms hotel.