What’s New About the 83rd TECA Annual Meeting?
The 2024 Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s annual meeting is quickly approaching, and a lot of “new” is in store. The 83rd annual event will consist of new dates, a new location and of course, all new speakers and content.
“We are excited about this year’s annual meeting, which will take place at a brand-new location on a new week,” said Trent Scott, TECA vice president of communications. “We believe this will be time well spent for co-op employees and directors alike.”
This year the meeting will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17, through Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. With a different time and place comes a new agenda, too.
The event will kick off with a welcome reception presented by The Tennessee Magazine on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. During the reception, the magazine staff will unveil an all new design for the publication that will appear in mailboxes in 2025.
Monday and Tuesday will be full of engaging sessions, breakouts and speakers. Highlights Monday include an update from NRECA president Tony Anderson and vice president – Tennessee’s own – Mike Partin. Futurist Peter Leyden discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy and Congressman John Rose and wife Chelsea share the real-world challenges of serving in public office while also raising children. Monday afternoon, TVA CEO Jeff Lyash will take the stage followed by breakout sessions on the relevance of electric cooperatives, the future of broadband and an update on the Tennessee Power Distribution Company. Monday is capped off with something new – the Grand Reception. It will be a time to enjoy food and entertainment while networking with colleagues from across the state.
Tuesday begins with the PAC breakfast where D.C. pollster John Rogers will break down the results of the 2024 election. The program concludes with our very special guest Tony Vitello, head coach of the University of Tennessee Volunteers baseball team, who brought the National Championship home to Tennessee earlier this year.
“There are lots of reasons to be excited about this year’s program,” Scott says. “Attendees can look forward to engaging sessions, insightful discussions and a chance to connect with peers and experts alike.”
This year’s complete agenda is available online.
