The Mid-American Regulatory Conference (MARC) is excited to welcome you to

MARC 2025: Circle City Circuit in Indianapolis from June 22-25, 2025,

for four jam-packed days of engaging educational sessions, unconventional tours, and collaborative problem solving across all utility sectors! See you there!

The Westin Indianapolis sits at the heart of downtown near the city's top attractions. A skywalk connects the hotel to exciting dining and entertainment destinations.

Join us for fun events!

The Welcome Reception (Sunday, June 22) kicks off MARC 2025: Circle City Circuit with an evening filled with food, drinks and conversation!

An Evening at the Eiteljorg Museum

Spend your last night (Tuesday, June 24) in Indianapolis exploring the Eiteljorg Museum and dancing to the music of The Indigos. With traditional Hoosier fare in hand, tour the galleries celebrating Indigenous and Western culture and art, or bask in the glow of an Indiana summer evening on the stunning Canal patio in the heart of Indianapolis.

Conference registration fee includes the following:

Sunday Welcome Reception
Monday educational sessions and tours, breakfast and lunch
Tuesday educational sessions and tours, breakfast, lunch, An Evening at the Eiteljorg Museum
Wednesday educational sessions, breakfast
Bonus Pre-Conference and Post-Conference Workshops (must indicate attendance when registering; Pre-Conference Workshop is for all Commissioners and select Commission staff ONLY)

For additional information, go to the MARC Website

Register

Register at the early registration fee now. The registration fee increases by $30 for registrations received after May 15, 2025.

Refund Policy: No refunds will be given. You may substitute another person at no additional charge.

Questions? For assistance with the registration process, email [email protected]

Registration Options

Government Rate ($550.00)
After 5/15/2025, fee raises to $580.
Nonprofit Rate ($650.00)
After 5/15/2025, fee raises to $680.
General Rate ($750.00)
After 5/15/2025, fee raises to $780.
One Day Pass ($350.00)
The One Day pass includes educational sessions, meals, or social events on the day selected only.

I plan to attend the Post-Conference Wednesday Workshop, "Best Practices in Water Affordability," sponsored by the Financial Research Institute (FRI) at the University of Missouri

Must be registered for full conference or Wednesday One Day Pass to attend. See full agenda for additional information on content and schedule. Lunch is provided.

Guest Registration (add-on fee)

Guests are welcome at the 2025 MARC Conference. Registered guests may attend the Sunday Evening Welcome Reception and the Tuesday Evening at the Eiteljorg Museum. The fee for each registered guest is $75.

Receptions and Lunches (included in registration fees)

Please indicate if you will be attending these planned receptions and lunches

Receptions & Lunches

Welcome Reception - Sunday Evening
Kick off MARC 2025: Circle City Circuit with an evening filled with food, drinks and conversation.
Tuesday Evening at the Eiteljorg Museum
Enjoy an evening at The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and dancing to the music of The Indigos. Tour the galleries and enjoy time outdoors on the stunning Canal patio while enjoying traditional Hoosier fare.
None

Tuesday Hot Breakfast

Tuesday Lunch

Wednesday Hot Breakfast

Do you or your guests have any ADA Requirements?

MARC 2025: Circle City Circuit Conference Agenda

Click here to see the up-to-date Agenda and Speakers (when announced.)

Monday Afternoon Tour Options

Indiana Statehouse Tour & Legislative Meet & Greet
This comprehensive, guided tour allows guests to explore Indiana's Statehouse, a building of outstanding architectural beauty, that has served as a center of civic life in Indiana since 1888. Discussions will include all three branches of government, as well as the history and architecture of the building and its inhabitants over the years. Tour will be followed by conversation with Indiana legislators. Tour duration: 1 hour
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Through2Eyes Walk & Talk
Starting as a blog, Through2Eyes is an evolving platform where local resident, Sampson Levingston, invites guests to Walk & Talk about the hidden and unique history that Indiana has to offer. This Walk & Talk will take place throughout downtown Indianapolis and include highlights of the City’s utility history. The tour will take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Tour duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes
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Citizens Energy Group Pump Station and Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
Citizens Energy Group owns and operates the wastewater treatment plant for the Indianapolis area. Citizens’ wastewater system is under a federal consent decree to address the sewer overflows associated with our Combined Sewer Overflow system, and is set to complete a $2.5 Billion, 28-mile Deep Rock Tunnel designed to capture up to 99% of overflows by the end of 2025. The outing will include a tour of our pump station, which is located 280 feet below ground and is the confluence of the tunnel system and the treatment plant. Participants must be able to climb limited stairs and traverse on uneven ground. Duration is 2.5 hours.
Attend This Session
Mystery Utility-focused Tour
Watch for details for this tour - to be announced SOON!
Attend This Session

Tuesday Afternoon Tours

Indiana Statehouse Tour & Legislative Meet & Greet
This comprehensive, guided tour allows guests to explore Indiana's Statehouse, a building of outstanding architectural beauty, that has served as a center of civic life in Indiana since 1888. Discussions will include all three branches of government, as well as the history and architecture of the building and its inhabitants over the years. Tour will be followed by conversation with Indiana legislators. Tour duration: 1 hour
Attend This Session
Through2Eyes Walk & Talk
Starting as a blog, Through2Eyes is an evolving platform where local resident, Sampson Levingston, invites guests to Walk & Talk about the hidden and unique history that Indiana has to offer. This Walk & Talk will take place throughout downtown Indianapolis and include highlights of the City’s utility history. The tour will take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Tour duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Attend This Session
Citizens Energy Group Pump Station and Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
Citizens Energy Group owns and operates the wastewater treatment plant for the Indianapolis area. Citizens’ wastewater system is under a federal consent decree to address the sewer overflows associated with our Combined Sewer Overflow system, and is set to complete a $2.5 Billion, 28-mile Deep Rock Tunnel designed to capture up to 99% of overflows by the end of 2025. The outing will include a tour of our pump station, which is located 280 feet below ground and is the confluence of the tunnel system and the treatment plant. Participants must be able to climb limited stairs and traverse on uneven ground. Duration is 2.5 hours.
Attend This Session
Mystery Utility-focused Tour
Watch for details for this tour - to be announced SOON!
Attend This Session

Terms

The Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC) annual meeting is being held June 22-25, 2025 in Downtown Indianapolis, IN.

Those attending the MARC must agree to the terms of this Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, and Waiver of Claims (Waiver and Release).

MARC has taken preventative measures to reduce the spread of communicable disease including, but not limited to COVID-19 (“Communicable Disease”) at its annual conference (“Event”).

However, I acknowledge that MARC cannot guarantee that I will not be exposed to or contract a Communicable Disease at the Event. Further, due to the nature of the facilities, services and programs offered at this Event, I understand that attending the Event could increase my risk of contracting a Communicable Disease.

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS

I agree to abide by all applicable COVID-19-related requirements, advisories, policies, procedures, and protocols of the hotel or conference center and MARC, as well as the CDC, state of Indiana, and any other governmental authority for the duration of my stay.

If masks are required when the event convenes, I will comply with all guidelines. Failure to comply and abide by our rules could lead to expulsion without a refund. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Event, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, acknowledge and agree as follows:

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I have read and understood the above warning concerning COVID-19. I understand my attendance is voluntary and hereby accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 at the MARC Conference.

WAIVER OF LAWSUIT/LIABILITY

I hereby release and waive my right to bring a claim or lawsuit against the MARC planning team members and its officers, executive coordinator, directors, managers, officials, trustees, agents, employees, or other representatives for any liability in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of a Communicable Disease related to my attendance at the MARC Conference. I understand that this waiver means I give up my right to bring any claim based in negligence, including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.

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Refund Policy: No refunds will be given. You may substitute another person at no additional charge.

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