# ElectriCities Annual Conference

- Dates: 17 August 2026 to 19 August 2026
- Location: Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, United States
- Organiser: ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc
- Industry: Energy & Cleantech

## About

The ElectriCities Annual Conference is a gathering for public power leaders in the Carolinas and Virginia. It focuses on strengthening public power in the region through discussions on innovation, advocacy, power supply, and leadership.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.electricities.com/news-events/2026-electricities-annual-conference/)
- [Agenda](https://www.electricities.com/news-events/annual-conference/2021-annual-conference-agenda/)

## Topics

- Power & Energy
- Electricity

## Speakers

- Roy Jones, CEO, ElectriCities of NC
- Cyndi Wentland, MBA, Certified Coach and Founder, Intentionaleaders, LLC
- Dalton Ashworth, Associate Government Affairs Specialist, ElectriCities of NC
- Tina Brown, Mayor, Town of Robersonville
- Byron McAllister, Mayor, Town of Selma
- Michael Peoples, City Manager, City of Gastonia
- Chris Kralich, Portfolio Manager, The Energy Authority
- Gregory Labbe, Director, Corporate Analytics, The Energy Authority
- Craig Batchelor, Manager, Safety & Training, ElectriCities of NC
- Matt Bass, Electric Distribution Manager, Wilson Energy
- Tyler Berrier, Director, High Point Energy
- Cody Leis, Director, Statesville Public Power
- Donnell White, Deputy Director of Electric, Elizabeth City
- Dale Odom, Manager, Retail Energy Services, ElectriCities of NC
- Mark Oliver, Vice President, Operations, ElectriCities of NC
- Dennis Snow, Founder, Snow & Associates, Inc
- Catharine Broadnax, Associate Partner, Urbanite Advisors
- Reece McDonald, Senior Tax Manager, Creative Planning
- Will Ruzic, Vice President, Facilities and Operations, Provalus
- Jason Thigpen, Manager, Power Supply Operations, ElectriCities of NC

## Where to stay

- **Sands Central Inn Hot Springs**: motel, 630 m from the venue
- **Embassy Suites**: 990 m from the venue, 400 Convention Boulevard, Hot Springs, 71901
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hoteses-embassy-suites-hot-springs-hotel-and-spa/)
  - Phone: +1 501-624-9200
- **Hotel Hale**: 1.2 km from the venue, 341 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, 71901
- **Kings Inn**: motel, 1.4 km from the venue, 2101 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, 71901
- **Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa**: 1.5 km from the venue, 239 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, 71901
  - [Hotel website](https://www.arlingtonhotel.com/)
  - Phone: +15016237771
- **Americas Best Value Inn**: motel, 1.5 km from the venue
- **The Derby Inn**: 1.6 km from the venue, 2208 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, 71901
  - [Hotel website](https://thederbyinnhotsprings.com)
  - Phone: +1-501-359-3636
- **Economy Inn**: motel, 1.7 km from the venue, 805 East Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, 71901

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