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McAllen Public Utility (MPU) is gearing up for the annual Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Utility Conference where utility professionals and industry experts will gather for a three-day event at the McAllen Convention Center, November 5-7, 2025.
This premier regional conference brings together leaders from across the utility sector, including 50 exhibitors and 350 attendees. The goal is to connect key stakeholders and discuss emerging trends, share innovative solutions, and address evolving challenges.
While the conference primarily serves potable water and wastewater treatment operators, it is open to the public and offers valuable insight into broader topics shaping the future of the industry, workforce development, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization.
“We are thrilled to host the Rio Grande Valley Utility Conference in McAllen,” said Mark Vega, P.E., General Manager of McAllen Public Utility. “This event represents a unique opportunity for like-minded career professionals to come together, share knowledge, and explore new ways to enhance the services we provide to our communities. As we face an ever-changing landscape in utility management, from water conservation to infrastructure improvements, events like these are vital in driving progress.”
Utility conferences like this one are essential for staying informed on industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies. They also serve as a hub for networking and collaboration, enabling stakeholders to exchange ideas, form partnerships, and collectively address challenges such as renewable energy integration, grid resilience, and sustainability.
Attendees will benefit from:
• Expert-led sessions and workshops designed for professional development, including 10 hours of continuing education credits (CEUs) approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for engineers, including 1 PDH in Engineering Ethics.
• A Solutions Center, where exhibitors will display the latest technologies in smart grid development, artificial intelligence (AI), and water management to help utilities improve operations and efficiency.
• Networking opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders while discovering new strategies to stay competitive in a rapidly changing utility landscape.
With participants traveling from across the Rio Grande Valley and beyond, the RGV Utility Conference continues to boost McAllen’s local economy while strengthening collaboration and professional excellence within the utility sector. For registration and additional details, visit rgvutilityconference.mcallen.net
