New Orleans, United States
The GCPA MISO/SPP Regional Conference is a premier 1.5‑day industry event that brings together power market leaders, regulators, utilities, investors, and developers from across the Midcontinent ISO (MISO) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) regions. Held annually in New Orleans, the conference features in‑depth discussions on resource adequacy, market design, queue reform, grid reliability, and investment signals, alongside valuable peer‑to‑peer networking with senior decision‑makers shaping the future of regional power markets.
Join us at this winter's essential electric power conference for the MISO and SPP regions—where the industry's brightest minds tackle the most pressing challenges facing our grids today.
About GCPA
Gulf Coast Power Association (GCPA) is a leading educational and networking organization focused on issues shaping today’s power markets. Since 1983, GCPA has served Texas and the Gulf Coast as a key regional trade group, supporting industry understanding of evolving challenges and opportunities. With 150+ corporate members and 350+ individual members across all power sectors, GCPA is a central hub for professionals. Its Spring and Fall Conferences draw over 1,400 attendees annually, complemented by the MISO SPP Regional Conference, emPOWERing Women Leadership Conference, virtual forums, and specialized workshops. Through high quality education and networking, GCPA has established tself as a trusted leader in competitive power markets.
Topics Include:
- Resource Adequacy in Crisis - Addressing Shrinking Reserve Margins
- The Great Interconnection Queue Backlog - Multi-RTO Solutions
- Data Center Disruption - Why Are Hyperscalers Choosing MISO/SPP?
- Grid Enhancing Technologies - AI, Advanced Conductors & Innovation
- The Nuclear Renaissance - SMR Technology & Grid-Scale Deployment
- Market Design Under Stress - Reserve Products & Speed to Power
- Climate vs. Reliability - Balancing Decarbonization with Grid Stability
- State Regulatory Perspectives on Regional Challenges
Date and time: February 23 - 24, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA