AWWA Specialty Conferences

A Wealth of Opportunities

AWWA hosts dozens of events every year covering all aspects of water and wastewater, from management and research to conservation, operations, and engineering. If you don't see it listed here, chances are it's in the works. Watch this space!

23rd Annual WateReuse Symposium
September 7-10, 2008, Dallas, Texas
The AWWA-sponsored annual WateReuse Symposium is the preeminent conference devoted to water reuse and desalination. It is the place water professionals come to get the information they need to develop new sources of water and solve critical utility issues.
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Distribution Systems Symposium and Exposition (DSS)
September 21-24, 2008, Austin, Texas
Plan to attend the event that combines the best in water system distribution, engineering and operations issues. This conference, specifically designed to address the most pressing issues facing water distribution and plant operations professionals, will feature leaders in the industry on how to make the most of new technology and products, manage personnel effectively, and increase your system's security.
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Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition
November 16–20, 2008, Cincinnati, Ohio
AWWA's second-largest conference, this annual event attracts approximately 1,500 attendees each year. This well-established and highly regarded conference is the meeting place for water quality specialists, water utility management and executives, treatment plant managers, and scientists and engineers.

Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition
March 15, 2009, Memphis, Tennessee
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Water utilities are increasing their reliance on membranes to cost-effectively supply superior drinking water to their customers. Join us at the 2009 AWWA Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition to gain access to the latest membrane technologies in the industry.

AWWA/WEF Utility Management Conference
February 17-20, 2009, New Orleans, Louisiana
Join AWWA and the Water Environment Federation for the premier management conference for the water and wastewater profession. The conference will tackle the toughest issues facing the water and wastewater profession. You will get new insight and ideas to take back and implement at your own organization through workshops, presentations, roundtable discussions, and networking with key utility decision makers. You will get a firm grasp on how to strategize for the changes the future holds. 

Customer Service and AWWA/WEF Information Management & Technology Conference and Exposition
March 1-4, 2009, Charlotte, NC

This event joins two conferences together, Customer Service and Information Management  & Technology. Two conferences, one place, one time, one price.  It is a must-attend event for every water utility customer service manager and all other customer service personnel and the personnel involved with information management and technology. You'll get to network with managers from across North America and hear about their successes and challenges. At the conference exposition, you will get a close-up look at the latest products and services related to providing top customer service and information management and technology.

Water Security Congress
Coming in April 2009
Security has inarguably become an important facet of daily operations and a priority for today's water industry professional. The AWWA Water Security Congress consistently attracts water industry professionals who are seeking the most current information on water security challenges. This event provides a forum for water industry leaders to learn, network, and share ideas regarding the safety and security of the water supply and public health.

Inorganic Contaminants Workshop
Coming Next in 2010
Featuring presentations and seminars from leading water experts in the area of inorganic contaminants, this workshop will explore how utilities move from contaminant identification to treatment technology selection and full-scale system implementation utilizing the latest research and practical industry experience available.

Sustainable Water Sources: Conservation & Resource Planning Conference & Exposition
Coming Next in 2010
Formerly Water Sources Conference and Exposition. Water industry professionals from around the world will gather to discuss Conservation and Water Resources, two issues that are very important as water utilities search for sustainable solutions and seek to integrate resources management into their long-term planning.

Complete Listing of AWWA Sponsored Events (Exhibiting and Non-Exhibiting)