The Best Solutions Aren’t Built for the NISC Membership, They Are Built WITH the NISC Membership
Las Vegas, Nevada, September 17, 2026 – National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC), a leading provider of enterprise software and solutions to energy and communications companies and public power entities, wrapped up four days of intriguing general sessions and industry-tailored learning opportunities during the 2026 NISC Member Information Conference (MIC) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
More than 3,500 NISC Members, guests, partners and staff attended more than 160 sessions focusing on the latest enhancements of the NISC Enterprise System, including 42 Member-led sessions sharing best practices with fellow industry peers. Updates on the technology cooperative’s development and opportunities facing the energy and communications industries were also spotlighted during the event.
NISC also welcomed another record-breaking 50 exhibiting partners and vendors in the Partner Pavilion, showcasing a variety of solutions and services valuable to Member organizations. The Partner Pavilion also housed the ever-popular NISC demonstration booth and Solutions Lab, where NISC subject matter experts showcased the latest NISC innovations.
“This was a busy, fun week filled with learning, collaboration and networking,” said Doug Remboldt, NISC President and CEO. “Nothing beats spending time together to create and nurture the relationships that are critical to how our Members serve rural America. I’m thankful and proud that NISC can play a part in bringing our Members together to solve the challenges of the future.”
In addition to a week of dynamic learning and collaboration, the 2026 NISC MIC also included:
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Member Recognition Spotlight Awards
NISC Chief People Officer Kari Reichert and Chief Admin Officer & General Counsel Jeff Nelson wrapped up the week of learning and presented the Member Spotlight Awards. Nominated by NISC Members and staff and selected by the Member Advisory Committees, the Member Spotlight Awards recognized Members who are exemplary partners who solve problems through NISC solutions. The Member Spotlight Awards were sponsored by: Border States, Datamarks Technology, Equifax, High Point Networks, Idaho National Laboratory, IDS, Itron, JSI, Online Utility Exchange, Rapid7 and Yuga Solutions.
Winners announced were:
- Customer Engagement & Marketing (Communications)
Erin Lutts, Mid-Rivers Communications - Customer Engagement & Marketing (Energy)
Kyle Rigby, Brunswick EMC - Financials (Communications)
Jay Trotter, Mid-Rivers Communications - Financials (Energy)
Lisa Terry, Decatur Utilities (Alabama) - Operations (Communications)
Jordan Slay, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative - Operations (Energy)
Tami Tiller, Emerald People’s Utility District - Security & Infrastructure (Communications)
Shira Dankner, NineStar Connect - Security & Infrastructure (Energy)
Tina Grimes, Peace River Electric - Service (Communications)
Christina Neuman, 3 Rivers Communications - Service (Energy)
Brooke Mathis, Delta-Montrose Electric Association
Closing Keynote Speaker Keelan Leyser
Keelan Leyser, a world-leading technology magician and published author, showcased his innovative use of technology to create captivating illusions, combining iPads, robotics and AI to engage the NISC audience and show how with the mindset of a magician, you can reimagine the impossible.
Co-op Strong
The Co-op Strong initiative is rooted in the cooperative principles of Concern for Community and Cooperation among Cooperatives. Co-op Strong has supported NISC Members through natural disasters, raising money to support rebuilding local communities when they need it most. Each year during the MIC, attendees come together to learn, collaborate, and in true co-op fashion, give back via a Co-op Strong event for charity. With the 2026 MIC, Members, partners, guests and employees had the opportunity to give back with donations and Co-op Strong t-shirt sales, and as the MIC ended, $20,000 was raised.
Looking Ahead to the 2027 NISC MIC
NISC will be hosting the 2027 MIC in Indianapolis, Indiana, from Sept. 20 to 23.
The MIC was held Sept. 14-17 and is an opportunity for NISC to learn more about industry challenges, unveil the newest technologies and share best practices to ensure all NISC Members are using the suite of enterprise solutions to its greatest potential. NISC’s four-day event revolves around their leading-edge technologies and features more than 160 concurrent sessions, with 42 of them being led by the Membership themselves, sharing best practices with fellow attendees and revealing tips, tricks and personal experiences with the NISC enterprise software.
Additional information about NISC’s MIC can be found at www.niscmic.coop.