Operations, Maintenance & Safety Conference

February 23–25, 2027   |   Long Beach, CA

 

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1600+

Attendees in 2026

165+

Exhibitors in 2026

90+

Speakers in 2026

OMS unites the workforce powering America’s clean energy future.

And to the workers joining the industry within the decade.

As electricity demand accelerates, operational excellence driven by a skilled, competent, and safety-oriented workforce is more important than ever.

91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Operations, Maintenance & Safety Conference (OMS) delivers practical training, expert-led sessions, and live demonstrations designed to grow and support the teams keeping America’s energy infrastructure running at its best.

Thank you to everyone who made #OMS26 an incredible event. We can’t wait to see you at OMS 2027 in Long Beach, CA, February 23–25.

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Topics at OMS

Safety Operations & Asset Performance
  • Electrical safety and high-risk work environments
  • Predictive maintenance and reliability optimization
  • Serious incident reviews and lessons learned
  • Advanced analytics and data-driven operations
  • Human performance and error reduction
  • Major component reliability, including gearboxes, blades, inverters, and BESS
  • Emergency response, thermal runaway, and fire preparedness for BESS
  • Extending asset life and managing aging fleets
  • Contractor safety and multi-employer worksites
  • Hybrid wind, solar, and storage operational best practices
  • Confined space, working at heights, and rescue best practices
  • Integrating battery storage into operations
  • Incident investigations and predictive safety analytics
  • Utility-scale lessons learned
  • Drones, robotics, AI, wearables, and connected worker technologies
  • Operational readiness, commissioning, and asset protection

 

Workforce Development PowerCast Stage
  • Workforce well-being, retention, and fatigue management
  • Biggest O&M lessons and near misses from the past year
  • Technician training and workforce readiness
  • Operational improvements on limited budgets
  • Closing the skills gap through apprenticeships and partnerships
  • Vehicle, equipment, and lifting safety, ergonomics, and technician health
  • Leadership development for frontline supervisors and site managers
  • Fire prevention, preparedness, and response, including heat stress management
  • Cross-training across wind, solar, and storage technologies
  • Troubleshooting inverter failures
  • Knowledge transfer and succession planning
  • Meaningful operational and safety metrics
  • Psychological safety and speaking up in high-risk environments
  • Physical security and workplace violence prevention
  • Certifications and professional development
  • Career development for renewable energy professionals

 

About the PowerCast Stage: PowerCast sessions are fast-paced, 25-minute presentations held on the expo floor that deliver practical, actionable takeaways attendees can immediately apply in the field. Sessions focus on real-world operational experiences, demonstrations, emerging technologies, and best practices.

2026 Highlights

2026 Featured Speakers

Kelly Veney Darnell

COO, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ & President, CPI
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ & CPI

JC Sandberg

Chief Policy Officer
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ

Artealia Gilliard

Chief Communications Officer
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ

Jason Allen

CEO
LRE

Reginald Hodges

CEO
Training Center of Central Texas

Matt Tetrault

Executive Vice President - Engineering & Construction
Apex Clean Energy

2026 Golf Tournament

Attendees kicked off the week by connecting with colleagues at the Golf Tournament before the conference officially began.

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First Timers Meetup

First time attendees met on the first day of the event to connect with fellow newcomers, build early connections, and receive helpful guidance to navigate the conference with confidence.

 

2026 Power Up 5K Run & 2.5K Walk

Thank you to all who joined us for Thursday morning’s 5K run or 2.5K walk through Orlando, FL.

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2026 PowerVets Meetup

Attendees joined us in honoring those who have served at the PowerVets Meetup. This special gathering provided an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and recognize the contributions of veterans in our industry.

 

2026 EmpowHER Reception

The EmpowHER Reception brought attendees together to celebrate the achievements of women in clean energy, build new connections, and take part in an empowering evening dedicated to uplifting leaders across the industry.

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Pre-Conference Program | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $135

Pre-Conference Seminar: Wind Turbine Blade Maintenance —â¶Ä¯â¶Äµþ±ð²õ³Ù Practices for Longevity and Safety

    • This seminar provided a practical, hands-on exploration of the American Clean Power Association’s Recommended Practices for Wind Turbine Blade Maintenance (OM-RP-301). Participants gained actionable knowledge on inspection methods, repair procedures, safety considerations, and documentation best practices. 

2026 Premier Sponsors

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2026 Featured Sponsors

2026 Event Sponsors

2026 Media Partner

2026 Official Grassroots Engagement Partner

“Another great event, bringing together all levels of operations to learn from one another and share best practices. The meetings were great, and the networking was exceptional.”

Why Attend?

Tom Vinson

Vice President, Federal Regulatory Affairs
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ

“There will never be a better time to attend 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Operations, Maintenance and Safety Conference (OMS) to network with peers, attend expert panels, participate in 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ member committee meetings, and visit exhibitors to share lessons learned, generate new ideas, identify new partners, and spread the word about what is working, and, just as importantly, what isn’t.”