Coal Users' Group Annual Safety & Technical Forum | 
Monday, January 19, 2026 to Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Location TBD

In partnership with: Coal Users Group Logo


VIEW THE COAL USER GROUP SCHEDULE

 

Please note: This is a separate co-located event requiring an additional registration fee.

Cost: $850 (includes exhibition pass for POWERGEN)

Your Hub for Safe & Efficient Practices

The Coal Users’ Group (formerly the PRB Coal Users’ Group) is a global community dedicated to advancing safe, efficient, and responsible coal use. Join us for immersive educational sessions and targeted networking with hundreds of coal power professionals who are shaping the future of the industry.

NEW THIS YEAR: Better Practices Workgroups and Workshop designed by EPRI

Continued from last year Breakfast Roundtable Discussions

Bring your challenges to the table and collaborate with peers to explore solutions, share success stories, and learn from what hasn’t worked.

Who Should Attend

This forum is ideal for:

  • Plant managers and operations leaders
  • Safety professionals and EHS teams
  • Engineers and technical specialists
  • Maintenance and reliability experts
  • Fuel and combustion analysts
  • Utility executives and decision-makers
  • Anyone committed to improving coal plant performance and safety

COAL USERS' GROUP SCHEDULE

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08:00 AM
  1. Board of Director’s Meeting (including lunch)
    240 mins

    8:00AM – Noon
    Board of Director’s meeting (including lunch)

01:00 PM
  1. Workshop with EPRI
    210 mins

    1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Workshop with EPRI

05:00 PM
  1. Reception
    90 mins

    5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Reception

07:00 AM
  1. Breakfast & Roundtables
    60 mins

    7:00 - 8:00 AM
    Breakfast and Roundtables

08:00 AM
  1. POWERGEN Opening Keynote – Open to all attendees and exhibitors
    Hall E
    120 mins
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    POWERGEN Keynote
10:30 AM
  1. CUG Kickoff & Morning Sessions
    90 mins

    10:30 - Noon
    CUG Kickoff and Morning Sessions

12:00 PM
  1. Lunch on Exhibit Floor
    90 mins

    Noon- 1:30 PM
    Lunch on Exhibit Floor

01:30 PM
  1. CUG Afternoon Sessions
    180 mins

    1:30 – 4:30 PM
    CUG Afternoon Sessions

04:30 PM
  1. Reception on Exhibit Floor
    90 mins

    4:30PM - 6:00PM
    Reception on Exhibit Floor

07:00 AM
  1. Breakfast & Roundtables
    60 mins
    7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Breakfast and Roundtables

08:00 AM
  1. CUG Afternoon Sessions
    240 mins

    8:00 AM - Noon
    CUG Afternoon Sessions

12:00 PM
  1. Lunch on Exhibit Floor
    90 mins
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

    Lunch on Exhibit Floor

01:30 PM
  1. CUG Afternoon Sessions
    180 mins

    1:30 – 4:30 PM
    CUG Afternoon Sessions

04:30 PM
  1. Reception on Exhibit Floor
    90 mins
    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    Reception on Exhibit Floor

07:00 AM
  1. Better Practices Workgroups
    180 mins

    7 am – 10 am
    Better Practices Workgroups

11:00 AM
  1. Board Luncheon and Post Con
    120 mins

    11 am – 1 pm 
    Board Luncheon and Post Con