2026 NHA Midwest Regional Meeting

Schedule of Events

A detailed agenda can be found here.

Monday, April 27

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM:  Department of Energy’s Hydropower Collegiate Competition (open for industry to observe)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM:  Tour of Lambeau Field – Home of the Green Bay Packers! (Additional $40 fee required – add on at registration)

Tuesday, April 28

7:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Tour #1 – In-the-Field tour of Chalk Hill Dam  (please meet in the hotel lobby at 7:15 AM – buses depart at 7:30 AM)

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Asset Owner Only Meeting (facilitated by MHUG; all attendees who work for asset owners are welcome)

8:45 AM – 1:30 PM: Tour #2 – In-the-Field tour of Chalk Hill Dam  (please meet in the hotel lobby at 8:45 AM – buses depart at 9:00 AM)

10:45 AM – 3:30 PM: Tour #3 – In-the-Field tour of Chalk Hill Dam (please meet in the hotel lobby at 10:45 AM – buses depart at 11:00 AM, boxed lunch included)

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM:  Department of Energy’s Hydropower Collegiate Competition (open for industry to observe)

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: NHA / MHUG Welcome Networking Reception

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM: After Party Networking Event for Early-Career Professionals (Hosted by NHA’s Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW) group)

Wednesday, April 29

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM: Networking Breakfast

7:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Educational Sessions:

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM- Networking Lunch and DOE Hydropower Collegiate Competition Program “Quick Pitch” Contest and Announcement of Award Winners

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Educational Sessions:

Also happening on Wednesday afternoon (from 1:30 PM to 4 PM) is a Career Expo at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College – for university and trade school students in the Green Bay area to learn more about careers in water power and connect with industry professionals. Organized by the Hydropower Foundation.

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM: NHA / MHUG Farewell Happy Hour

Thursday, April 30

Tee Time: 9:40 AM: Golf Outing at Hilly Haven Golf Course

U.S. Department of Energy Hydropower Collegiate Competition

A detailed agenda can be found here.

The U.S. Department of Energy is holding the culmination of its annual Hydropower Collegiate Competition – and you’re invited to experience the competition, meet the competing teams, and celebrate the winners.

Teams of undergraduate and graduate students participating in the 2026 Hydropower Collegiate Competition will showcase their work addressing complex hydropower challenges.

By participating in this competition students from throughout the United States are building the skills, experience, and professional relationships to help them find jobs in the water power industry.

Hydropower Foundation Water Power and Energy Career Expo

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 1:30-4:00 pm
Location: Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Eagle Event Center

The career expo invites students from local colleges and universities to the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to learn more about careers in water power and connect with industry professionals.

Are you able to attend and speak to students as a representative of your career discipline, serve as a career concierge, or set up a table to recruit local students? Let us know! For more information, contact Ashley Brooks, [email protected].

Chalk Hill Dam Tour

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The Chalk Hill facility has limited space for individuals to tour at one time. And, we are working to accommodate the asset owners and the university students, who have meetings/competitions on Tuesday.  As such, WEC Energy Group has agreed to offer 3 tour options. No matter which option you choose, you’ll see the same features / hear the same information.

When you register for the Regional Meeting you will be given the opportunity to pick your tour time (based on availability).

Tuesday, April 28

Tour #1: Meet at 7:15 AM, depart at 7:30 AM –  Full – waitlist only
Tour #2: Meet at 8:45 AM, depart at 9:00 AM – Spots still available
Tour #3: Meet at 10:45 AM, depart at 11:00 AM (Lunch will be provided) – Full – waitlist only

$50 (Add on at time of registration)
Transportation will be provided

Join your peers on this tour of WEC Energy Group’s Chalk Hill Dam. WEC Energy’s Chalk Hill Facility will be 100 years old next May. In the last 15 years the dam and powerhouse have been completely modernized, rehabilitated and are safely remotely operated. The powerhouse architecture is unique, beautiful and has maintained its historic nature despite rehabilitation. You will see how a 100 year old facility can be revitalized for another 100 years and you will hear from the people that were involved with the design, construction, and operation of the revitalized project.

Tour of Lambeau Field

Monday, April 27 at 3:30 PM
$40 (Add on at time of registration)

The Champions Tour and Hall of Fame at Lambeau Field is an unforgettable way to experience the heart of Packers history. During the Champions Tour, you will walk through iconic parts of the historic stadium, including the south end zone loft, the player’s tunnel and field‑level views, all while learning about the team’s legendary past. You’ll also get access to the Packers Hall of Fame where interactive galleries, trophies, artifacts and exhibits bring more than a century of Green Bay tradition to life.

Golf Outing at Hilly Haven Golf Course

Tee Time: 9:40 AM

Cost: $64 Regular. $59 Seniors (over 60) – Pay at the course

Details: 18 holes with carts

Address: Hilly Haven Golf Course
5911 County Road PP
DE Pere, Wisconsin 54115

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to golf! There are still a few spots available, at a first come first serve basis, if you signed up late and would like to attend. Please email Mike Pedersen at [email protected]. In your email, please include the names of those you wish to golf with in your group.

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