BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GasUtility.ai//Sourced event reference//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aga-operations@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270501 SUMMARY:AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The conference combines technical sessions\, an exhibition\, and committee meetings for gas delivery professionals. Topics include me asurement\, integrity\, construction\, corrosion\, and damage prevention . Suppliers can assess operator problems across several functions and us e the exhibition to explain equipment or services. Confirm the detailed program and exhibit conditions with AGA.\nAudience: Gas delivery operato rs\, engineering leaders\, equipment and service suppliers\nSource check ed: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer .\nhttps://www.aga.org/events/2027-aga-operations-conference-biennial-ex hibition-spring-committee-meetings/ URL:https://www.aga.org/events/2027-aga-operations-conference-biennial-ex hibition-spring-committee-meetings/ LOCATION:Oxon Hill\, MD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aga-gptc@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029 SUMMARY:Gas Piping Technology Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:GPTC develops guidance for gas transmission\, distribution\, and gathering piping systems. The meeting helps standards specialists un derstand how operating practices relate to federal pipeline safety requi rements. Suppliers of pipe\, inspection tools\, and compliance services can track technical context. Registration and participation conditions r equire confirmation\; this is a committee meeting rather than a general trade exhibition.\nAudience: GPTC members\, pipeline standards and compl iance professionals\nSource checked: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates a nd eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps://www.aga.org/events/2026-wint er-gas-piping-technology-committee-gptc/ URL:https://www.aga.org/events/2026-winter-gas-piping-technology-committe e-gptc/ LOCATION:Providence\, RI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aga-construction@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 SUMMARY:AGA Distribution Capital Construction Oversight Roundtable DESCRIPTION:This operator-only roundtable examines construction quality\, contractor oversight\, training\, and resource allocation. Utility pres entations and discussions compare approaches to distribution capital wor k. The topics can inform suppliers about buyer concerns and assurance re quirements. Supplier attendance is not offered by the published audience rules\, so treat this as industry context rather than an open sales eve nt.\nAudience: Natural gas utility operators only\nSource checked: 2026- 10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps: //www.aga.org/events/2026-aga-best-practices-construction-contractor-ove rsight-roundtable/ URL:https://www.aga.org/events/2026-aga-best-practices-construction-contr actor-oversight-roundtable/ LOCATION:Tulsa\, OK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aga-dimp@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 SUMMARY:AGA Best Practices DIMP Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The DIMP roundtable compares distribution integrity practices through utility presentations and discussions. Risk models\, risk analy sis\, and integrity resources feature among the published topics. These subjects help inspection\, data\, and integrity suppliers understand ope rator requirements. Attendance is restricted to utility operators\; the listing does not imply that vendors can register or exhibit.\nAudience: Natural gas utility operators only\; integrity\, risk and engineering te ams\nSource checked: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility w ith the organizer.\nhttps://www.aga.org/events/2026-aga-best-practices-d imp-roundtable/ URL:https://www.aga.org/events/2026-aga-best-practices-dimp-roundtable/ LOCATION:Henderson\, NV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:apga-operations@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 SUMMARY:APGA Operations Conference DESCRIPTION:APGA focuses this conference on the technical work of public gas utilities. It follows the association’s fall board and committee m eetings. Suppliers serving municipal systems can review the program for operational needs and practical technology discussions. Confirm eligibil ity and any supplier participation options directly\; the conference dat es differ from the wider fall meeting dates.\nAudience: Public gas syste m operations\, safety and technical professionals\nSource checked: 2026- 10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps: //www.apga.org/fallevent/conference URL:https://www.apga.org/fallevent/conference LOCATION:Savannah\, GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:apga-legislative@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270129 SUMMARY:APGA Legislative Summit DESCRIPTION:The summit gives public gas utility professionals policy brie fings and opportunities to meet congressional offices. Its focus is legi slative and regulatory issues affecting community-owned systems. Supplie rs can use the agenda to understand public gas priorities and policy exp osure. It is an advocacy event\, so attendance should not be treated as evidence of procurement access.\nAudience: Public gas utility profession als\, public officials and policy leaders\nSource checked: 2026-10-15. C onfirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps://www.ap ga.org/winterevent/meeting URL:https://www.apga.org/winterevent/meeting LOCATION:Washington\, DC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:apga-spring@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270507 SUMMARY:APGA Spring Conference DESCRIPTION:The spring conference covers gas supply alongside leadership and governance for public gas systems. Published tracks address supply c onditions\, management practices\, and utility structure. Suppliers can use these subjects to understand municipal buyer constraints beyond fiel d equipment. The conference follows separate board and committee meeting s\; review the final agenda before selecting sessions or participation o ptions.\nAudience: Public gas utility managers\, gas supply teams and go vernance leaders\nSource checked: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps://www.apga.org/springevent/confer ence URL:https://www.apga.org/springevent/conference LOCATION:Burlington\, VT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:apga-annual@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270729 SUMMARY:APGA Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The annual conference provides education and association busi ness for public gas systems. It offers a broader management view than a specialist field school. Suppliers serving municipal gas utilities can a ssess strategic concerns\, follow the published program\, and confirm su itable participation options. The next edition has announced dates and l ocation\, while detailed session content should be checked with APGA.\nA udience: Public gas utility leaders and industry partners\nSource checke d: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer. \nhttps://www.apga.org/apga-events/recent-upcoming-events URL:https://www.apga.org/annualconference/home LOCATION:Snowbird\, UT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:sga-spring@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270325 SUMMARY:SGA Spring Gas Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION:Spring Gas combines an expo with tracks for engineering and r isk\, field operations and measurement\, and leadership. Published subje cts include leak detection and meter troubleshooting. Equipment and serv ice suppliers can connect product explanations to specific operating pro blems. The organizer describes dedicated demonstrations and shared exhib it time\; confirm current exhibit availability and program details befor e planning participation.\nAudience: Operations\, engineering\, field le adership\, measurement teams and solution providers\nSource checked: 202 6-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttp s://sganaturalgas.org/event/springgasconference/ URL:https://sganaturalgas.org/event/springgasconference/ LOCATION:Columbia\, SC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:sga-environment@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270220 SUMMARY:SGA Technical Conference on Environmental Permitting & Constructi on DESCRIPTION:This conference examines environmental permits\, construction execution\, and compliance for gas infrastructure. Its scope also inclu des transmission\, storage\, midstream\, and LNG\, so distribution suppl iers should select relevant sessions carefully. Environmental consultant s\, construction firms\, and compliance specialists can assess project r isks and operator needs. The listing is adjacent to distribution rather than exclusive to LDC work.\nAudience: Environmental\, permitting\, cons truction\, right-of-way and compliance teams\nSource checked: 2026-10-15 . Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps://sga naturalgas.org/event/tcepc/ URL:https://sganaturalgas.org/event/tcepc/ LOCATION:Nashville\, TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mea-gas-summit@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270820 SUMMARY:MEA Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:The summit addresses distribution\, safety\, codes\, gas cont rol\, and measurement through technical and leadership sessions. Its exh ibit program gives suppliers a defined route to present equipment and se rvices to gas operations teams. Review the current booth and session inf ormation before selecting a role. The calendar confirms dates\, but this review did not verify a location.\nAudience: Gas crew leaders\, technic ians\, supervisors\, managers\, directors and exhibitors\nSource checked : 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\ nhttps://online.meaenergy.org/calendar-of-events URL:https://online.meaenergy.org/exhibits/exhibit-details/?id=9f4f39da-a0 95-f111-9b47-7c1e52f53b98 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mea-leak@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 SUMMARY:MEA Leak Investigation Training DESCRIPTION:This practical course covers inside and outside leak emergenc ies\, instrument use\, and responses to odor complaints. Classroom discu ssion and a simulated leak field connect equipment to operating procedur es. Leak detection suppliers can use the course topics to understand use r needs. It is a technical class rather than an unrestricted supplier ex hibition\, so confirm participation conditions with MEA.\nAudience: Gas service technicians\, engineers\, pipe fitters\, inspectors and supervis ors\nSource checked: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility w ith the organizer.\nhttps://www.meaenergy.org/education/gas/leak-investi gation/ URL:https://www.meaenergy.org/education/gas/leak-investigation/ LOCATION:Naperville\, IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mea-inspector@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 SUMMARY:MEA Construction Inspector Training DESCRIPTION:The virtual course prepares inspectors for pipeline construct ion work\, including material traceability\, excavation safety\, corrosi on protection\, and pipe joints. It covers both distribution and transmi ssion contexts. Construction service firms and equipment suppliers can u nderstand inspection requirements that affect field acceptance. The even t provides technical instruction\; the published material does not estab lish an exhibition or buyer meeting program.\nAudience: New and existing pipeline inspectors\nSource checked: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps://www.meaenergy.org/education /gas/construction-inspector/ URL:https://www.meaenergy.org/education/gas/construction-inspector/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mea-rodeo@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270918 SUMMARY:National Gas Rodeo & Expo DESCRIPTION:The Gas Rodeo combines gas crew competition with an expo. Its field focus makes it relevant to suppliers of tools\, crew equipment\, and services used in distribution work. Review the organizer’s event r ules and expo details before choosing participation. The next edition ha s announced dates in California and identifies PG&E as the host.\nAudien ce: Natural gas field crews\, utility operations teams and industry supp liers\nSource checked: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps://www.nationalgasrodeo.org/ URL:https://www.nationalgasrodeo.org/ LOCATION:Tri-Valley\, CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mea-executive@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270313 SUMMARY:MEA Spring Executive Forum & Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The forum connects utility executives with suppliers and cont ractors across gas and electric operations. It provides a management set ting for discussion rather than a dedicated gas equipment expo. Supplier s can assess strategic priorities and relationship opportunities while c onfirming the final agenda. The organizer lists access for personnel fro m member and nonmember companies.\nAudience: Natural gas and electric ut ility executives\, supplier companies and contractors\nSource checked: 2 026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nht tps://online.meaenergy.org/calendar-of-events URL:https://online.meaenergy.org/events/event-details/?id=6e02fff5-51a5-f 111-85cd-7c1e52a55de1 LOCATION:Savannah\, GA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wei-operations@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270417 SUMMARY:WEI Operations Conference DESCRIPTION:WEI combines gas and electric operations in one conference. G as tracks include emergency response\, integrity management\, and operat ional performance. Suppliers can select relevant sessions instead of ass uming every track serves gas distribution. The published calendar confir ms a 2027 edition\, while location details were not verified in this rev iew. Confirm the current program through WEI.\nAudience: Energy utility operations teams and industry service providers\nSource checked: 2026-10 -15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps:// www.westernenergy.org/programs/ URL:https://www.westernenergy.org/programs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wei-emergency@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270414 SUMMARY:WEI Emergency Response + Assistance Practices DESCRIPTION:This forum addresses utility emergency plans\, operational re sponse\, and mutual support practices. The organizer includes utilities and service providers in the audience. Suppliers of restoration services \, field support\, and response systems can assess the problems discusse d. Gas and electric interests share the forum\; confirm the agenda and p articipation details before assuming a gas-specific focus.\nAudience: Ut ility emergency response leaders and service providers\nSource checked: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nh ttps://www.westernenergy.org/programs/ URL:https://www.westernenergy.org/programs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wei-supply-chain@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270609 SUMMARY:WEI Supply Chain + Procurement DESCRIPTION:This forum brings utility procurement professionals together with industry partners and suppliers. Roundtable discussion and presenta tions address supply chain practices and vendor relationships. Gas distr ibution suppliers can examine the processes behind buyer decisions\, whi le recognizing the wider energy audience. Confirm the final agenda\, loc ation\, and attendance rules directly because those details were not ful ly verified here.\nAudience: Utility procurement managers\, specialists\ , industry partners and suppliers\nSource checked: 2026-10-15. Confirm c urrent dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps://www.westernene rgy.org/programs/ URL:https://www.westernenergy.org/programs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:gti-distribution-engineering@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 SUMMARY:GTI Energy Gas Distribution Engineering: Piping and Material Desi gn DESCRIPTION:This technical course examines distribution pipe materials\, leakage control\, repair decisions\, corrosion protection\, and route se lection. It helps suppliers understand the engineering questions behind material and equipment choices. The published headline and course calend ar agree on the overall date range. An internal class timetable contains inconsistent spring dates\, so confirm individual sessions before regis tration.\nAudience: Gas distribution engineers and technical specialists \nSource checked: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps://www.gti.energy/gas-distribution-engineering-pip ing-and-material-design-10-2026/ URL:https://www.gti.energy/gas-distribution-engineering-piping-and-materi al-design-10-2026/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:gti-construction@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 SUMMARY:GTI Energy Construction Oversight Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:The virtual course examines contractor oversight for pipeline construction and maintenance. Topics include approved materials\, excav ation\, pipe installation\, pressure tests\, and operator qualification. Construction contractors and technical suppliers can use this instructi on to understand field assurance expectations. It serves professional ed ucation rather than a trade exhibition\; confirm the organizer’s atten dance conditions before making supplier plans.\nAudience: Inspectors\, c onstruction managers\, project engineers and safety officers\nSource che cked: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organiz er.\nhttps://www.gti.energy/construction-oversight-fundamentals-10-2026/ URL:https://www.gti.energy/construction-oversight-fundamentals-10-2026/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ishm@gasutility.ai DTSTAMP:20261015T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270514 SUMMARY:International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement DESCRIPTION:ISHM combines technical measurement instruction with equipmen t exhibits. It covers hydrocarbon measurement across oil and gas\, so it is broader than utility distribution alone. Meter\, instrumentation\, c alibration\, and measurement software suppliers can assess relevant clas ses and exhibit options. The organizer confirms the 2027 school in Oklah oma City\; review the final curriculum for distribution-specific relevan ce.\nAudience: Measurement technicians\, engineers\, instrument manufact urers and service providers\nSource checked: 2026-10-15. Confirm current dates and eligibility with the organizer.\nhttps://hydrocarbonmeasureme nt.org/ URL:https://hydrocarbonmeasurement.org/ LOCATION:Oklahoma City\, OK END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR