EPA Leadership Roundtable

Public power utility leaders, including utility managers, executives, and senior leaders, exchange ideas and information with peers. The roundtable connects top-tier leaders with experts in technology, energy, and policy through collaborative, growth-oriented sessions addressing strategic challenges facing the industry and the effects of global and national trends on utilities. Registrations are limited.

The conference brings together leaders from across Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry. Business sessions, keynote presentations, and panel discussions address timely industry topics, including state and federal issues affecting the industry and issues and innovations shaping Oklahoma energy. The program also includes a board meeting and an Alliance speed-networking session. The conference concludes with the Petroleum Alliance Fundraising Auction, which recognizes contributions to the 2026 charity of the year, Wes Welker Foundation.

The biennial symposium focuses on proven and emerging technologies for oil and natural gas development and production. Technical papers address commercially viable solutions to drilling, completion, and production engineering challenges. The 2027 theme, “Fueling the Future,” examines the industry’s role in providing low-cost, reliable energy as energy sources diversify. The program also includes events supporting a lower-carbon future, with goals of improving well and program economics, extending commercial success, and addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.

OMA's Manufacturing Day at the Capitol brings industry leaders from across Oklahoma together for face-to-face conversations with legislators and state officials. Discussion topics include workforce challenges, supply chain needs, and long-term investment. Participants meet directly with policymakers, build relationships, and share real-world insight on what it takes to grow and compete in Oklahoma; lawmakers hear how their decisions affect companies on the ground.

Sessions address oilfield insurance, the federal outlook for upstream oil and gas, the 90th Texas Legislative Session, legal issues relating to “0000b/c,” and a skeptical view of the energy transition. A state and federal affairs panel covers the 2026 election results. The program also includes a keynote address from John Calce, Chairman, Founder, and CEO of America First Refining.

The Ohio Oil & Gas Association’s principal business meeting covers current issues impacting Ohio’s oil and gas industry through business sessions, breakout sessions, and a trade show. Agenda topics include the Debrosse Memorial Report on 2026 oil and gas activity in Ohio; an Ohio Natural Energy Institute program update; a Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management regulatory update; a Federal Political Perspective; and a State Legislative Leadership Discussion. The program also lists an Ohio Geological Society session and legal continuing-education sessions. Several session titles and breakout presentations remain TBD. The program includes the Oilfield Patriot Award ceremony and the Thomas E Stewart Legacy Award presentation.

The meeting brings together governors, state and federal regulatory officials, oil and gas industry representatives, and nongovernmental organizations. Its stated mission is to advance conservation and efficient recovery and storage of domestic oil and gas resources while protecting human health, safety, and the environment.

The regional meeting brings electric cooperative leaders together to discuss regional priorities, emerging trends, innovative strategies, and energy policy through NRECA’s member resolutions process. The meeting’s general format includes regional business and resolutions meetings, along with targeted pre-conference education. Regional meetings are open to NRECA members, including employees, directors, and consultants.

Participants will meet others from the energy industry, learn how the regulatory and legislative process can affect the industry, and hear from lawmakers and regulators about legislation that could affect Texas oil and natural gas during the 90th Legislative Session. The event also provides an opportunity to demonstrate the industry’s importance to policymakers.