Conference Title:
2025 Midwest Cogeneration Conference
Unlocking the Potential of Distributed Energy Resources
Host Organization:
Midwest Cogeneration Association (MCA)
Website: cogeneration.org
Dates:
Monday, August 18 through Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Day 1 (8/18) – No-Cost Workshop at UIC, followed by Evening Conference Welcome Reception at Hotel
Day 2 (8/19) – Full Day Conference, Networking Reception, Additional Fun Evening Event
Day 3 (8/20) – Morning Onsite Technical Tour – Local Site TBD
Location:
Chicago, Illinois - 15th Floor, Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown Wolf Point
Intended Attendees:
Current & Future CHP/DER Owners and Operators; Industrial, Commercial, Governmental, & Institutional Facility Energy Managers; Utilities; State Agencies; NGOs; Non-Profits; Project Developers, Energy Service Companies; Engineering & Architect Firms, Equipment Vendors; Legal Counsel; etc.
Venue Capacity:
170+
Event Description:
Attend the annual Midwest Cogeneration Conference as the MCA Celebrates its 40 years. Learn from industry experts how combined heat and power, cogeneration, distributed generation, and microgrid technologies can increase energy resiliency and provide favourable economic solutions by leveraging available local and federal incentives. The conference will cover essential CHP/DER topics such as industry and market updates, policy and regulatory news, understanding the impact of regional transmission organizations, learning about resiliency and sustainability solutions, technology developments, project development, best practices, and lessons learned. Network with exhibitors and sponsors and collaborate with like-minded professionals to develop innovative energy and environmental projects.
Attendee Registration:
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Sponsorship/Exhibitor Opportunities:
Platinum Sponsor: $9,000
Includes: 5 attendees, choose one of the three (speaking opportunity at conference, < 90-second promotional video displayed, reading of company services by host during conference), organization logo displayed on promotional materials, organization logo featured during networking sessions, organization logo displayed on the conference webpage, 12-foot skirted exhibit table, list of conference attendees with contact info, host one of the entertainment or reception events, includes one-year MCA corporate membership. (Early Bird Price $8,000)
Gold Sponsor: $6,000
Includes: 3 attendees, choose one of the three (moderator speaking role introducing panel, < 60-second promotional video displayed, reading of company services by the host during conference), organization logo displayed on promotional materials, organization logo featured during networking sessions, organization logo displayed on conference webpage, 6-foot skirted exhibit table, list of conference attendees with contact info, includes one-year MCA corporate membership. (Early Bird Price $5,000)
Silver Sponsor: $4,000
Includes: 2 attendees, logo on promotional materials, featured logo during networking, logo on conference webpage, 6-foot exhibit table, attendee contact list, one-year MCA corporate membership. (Early Bird Price $3,000)
Bronze Sponsor: $2,500
Includes: 1 attendee, organization logo displayed on promotional materials, organization name featured in networking sessions, organization name displayed on conference webpage. Vendor booth NOT included. (Early Bird Price $1,500)
Promoting Sponsor: $0
Includes: organization logo displayed on promotional materials, organization logo featured during networking sessions. Eligible to associations with memberships, Promoting Sponsors will promote event activities to association's members.
Exhibitor: $2,000
Includes: 1 attendee, organization name listed on promotional materials, 6-foot skirted exhibit table. (Early Bird Price $1,500)
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*Early Bird offer expires on June 1, 2025.
| Sponsorship Level | Registered Attendees | Speaking Opportunity | Promotional Video | Exhibitor Table | Reception/ Entertainment Host | Corporate Membership | Early Bird Price | Actual Price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Platinum Sponsor | 5 | Yes | <90 sec | 12-ft skirted | Yes | Yes | $8000 | $9000 | | Gold Sponsor | 3 | Panel Intro and/or Moderator | <60 sec | 6-ft skirted | No | Yes | $5000 | $6000 | | Silver Sponsor | 2 | No | No | 6-ft skirted | No | Yes | $3000 | $4000 | | Bronze Sponsor | 1 | No | No | No | No | No | $1500 | $2500 | | Promoting Sponsor | None | No | No | No | No | No | $0 | $0 | | Exhibitor | 1 | No | No | 6-ft skirted | No | No | $1500 | $2000 |
Sponsorship or Exhibit Booth Information:
Contact Sam Rinaldi at 708-314-6458, [email protected]
Event Program Information:
Contact Cliff Haefke (MCA President) at 773-495-6820, [email protected]