Congressmen Troy Balderson and Bob Latta will headline this year’s Ohio Manufacturers’ Energy Conference, joining manufacturers and energy professionals for a keynote discussion on federal energy policy, grid reliability and the challenges shaping the nation’s energy future.

Those challenges are coming to a head in Ohio, where rising utility costs, volatile load forecasts and reliability concerns are creating real pressures for manufacturers and other large energy users. The customer-focused conference will be held Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown, with early bird registration now open.

“This is not another energy conference where people talk around customers,” said Lindsey Short, managing director of advocacy and energy services for the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association. “This is where Ohio’s manufacturers, policymakers and energy experts come together to talk directly about cost, reliability and the decisions that will shape whether this state can compete.”

The event will also feature sessions on energy management strategies, electricity and natural gas market updates, Ohio energy policy and regulatory developments, load forecasting, electric transmission, behind-the-meter solutions, emerging technologies and lessons learned from peer manufacturers.

Attendees are invited to kick off the event at the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Stories on High. Early bird pricing is available now: $125 for OMA members, $250 for non-members and $99 for government attendees. 6/11/2026