Join us in the Exhibit Hall! 
**NEW** Enhanced 2020 Exhibit Hall Hours!
Due to popular request, we have adjusted Exhibit Hours to allow additional quality time to visit with solution providers.
The MTC Exhibit Hall showcases the latest in membrane technology and services with more than 80 companies and dedicated exhibit hall hours. Attendees and exhibitors alike will enjoy extensive networking opportunities, poster sessions, refreshment breaks, attendee luncheon and networking receptions—all taking place inside the MTC Exhibit Hall!
2020 Floor Plan & Exhibitor List
2020 Schedule-at-a-glance
Exhibit Hall Education Sessions
Exhibit Hall Education Sessions encourage attendees to visit participating exhibitors in a coordinated program to learn and earn CEUs/PDHs. Attendees gather at participating booths at designated times for the talks, and exhibitor representatives will each have 15 minutes to give their presentation. Attendees earn CEUs by attending! The schedule is below:
March 17
Economic viability of ultrafiltration for drinking water production: case study in Brazil
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Track: Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration
Facilitator: Dupont, Booth #301
In this case study, Ultrafiltration technology has been shown to be a viable process for production of drinking water in Brazil, producing safe water for the population with lower operational costs when compared to common conventional treatment units.
Printed Spacer Technology® changing the future of R/O
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Track: Research, Advances and Innovations in Membranes
Facilitator: Aqua Membranes, Booth #501
Aqua Membranes solves the problem of pre-mature fouling, decreased production, high energy operational costs, and prohibitive expansion cost with our patented Printed Spacer Technology® process in which we print a 3D resin polymer directly on the membrane surface. Our technology can be customized by industry, application, and membrane type.
Meet the PROs
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Track: Wastewater & Non-Potable Reuse
Facilitator: Hydranautics – A Nitto Group Company, Booth #307
To address the key challenges faced by wastewater treatment plants and help companies to achieve their ZLD/MLD commitments, Hydranautics presents an entirely new range of specialty membranes: the PRO series.
Advancements in Avista Membrane Chemicals
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Track: Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis
Facilitator: Avista Technologies, Inc, Booth #101
In this session we will review advancements in membrane chemicals and technologies, including antiscalants, cleaners and biocides.
March 18
Solutions for Difficult-to-Treat Membrane Feed
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Track: Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis
Facilitator: MICRODYN-NADIR, Booth #230
Different membrane element types available from MICRODYN-NADIR can be used to treat difficult feedwaters. The following membrane solutions will be reviewed: high temperature up to 80°C, heat-sanitizable for sanitization up to 85°C, high pressure up to 120 bar, low-fouling RO for wastewaters, and cellulose acetate membrane for feeds with chlorine.
PFAS Water Treatment Solutions
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Track: Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration
Facilitator: Pall Water, Booth #407
Water quality of treated effluent, life cycle costs and technology performance are the key drivers in selecting the appropriate solution for removing Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water. In-depth analysis has been performed by states, provinces and municipalities as this health concern has increased.
Application of membrane technologies in advanced water reuse treatment schemes
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Track: Potable Reuse
Facilitator: Toray Membrane USA, Inc., Booth #201
Use of RO, UF, MBR membranes in water reuse with examples of reference sites in the U.S.
How to achieve anti-microbial dechlorination and particle filtration in a single step
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Track: Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis
Facilitator: Wateropolis Corp., Booth #321
Wateropolis is introducing a new granular ceramic filter media that reduces particulate by over 99% and simultaneously removes chlorine or chloramines from source water. We will discuss design considerations, flow rates, backwash rates and contact times required to implement the technology.
March 19
The importance of long term performance of reserve osmosis elements
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Track: Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis
Facilitator: DuPont, Booth 301
This paper demonstrates the superior durability of FILMTEC™ membranes which show a stable salt passage increased when exposed to multiple cleanings, while others membranes suffer up to a 80% salt passage increase. This durability advantage of FILMTEC membranes is in agreement with plants operating for more than 10 years without replacements. Savings can go up to 488,000 USD per year in a 100,000 m3/d desalination plant.
Rubber Seated Butterfly Valve Installation
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Track: Plant Operation, Maintenance and Management
Facilitator: DelVal Flow Controls, Booth #320
We will discuss the correct method of installing rubber seated butterfly valves to eliminate seat deformation and disc wrap-up, which can cause seat failure during initial start-up. We will also showcase DelVal’s Center-LOK seat design which prevents seat failures and improves cost of ownership.
Optimizing Medium to High Salinity Membrane Systems by Selection of Pumps and ERDs in RO
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Track: Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis
Facilitator: Fluid Equipment Development Co, Booth #224
Optimizing membrane systems with pump and ERD selection and placement in an RO system. Fluid power, flux balancing, and applications reviewed.
Presenter deadlines and resources
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Presenters please note: MTC is a no-paper, no-podium conference. Before submitting an abstract, please please review information below carefully to avoid surprises later on. If you are selected to present, remember that effective communication fundamentally affects the quality of the program, and a well-prepared presentation is the first step in reaching this goal. Please make sure you invest adequate time and energy in developing your presentation and paper. MTC is a no-paper, no-podium conference, NO EXCEPTIONS - make sure to follow the directions provided below as you develop your paper.
Please review information below carefully and contact us with any questions.
MTC 2020 Deadline Dates
Missing these deadlines can result in your removal from the MTC Program - AMTA and AWWA thank you in advance for being mindful of submission dates and requirements.
Presenter Deadlines
Call for Abstracts closes on Thursday, August 22, 2019
Signed Creative Commons Form by Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Papers and/or Manuscripts are due by Monday, January 13, 2020
Poster Presentations are due by Monday, February 17, 2020. Review Poster Guidelines
PowerPoint Presentations are due by Monday, February 17, 2020
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Presenter Guidelines
- All presenters are required to submit a paper/manuscript that follows the MTC Manuscript Guidelines .
- All papers/manuscripts will be reviewed and approved by the Session Moderator or a member of the MTC Planning Committee.
- During the review process you may be asked to provide changes or additional information; AMTA/AWWA asks that you adhere to any requests and make changes within the time frame given.
- Download the Creative Commons form.
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Submit your Paper and/or Manuscript through your Speaker Portal or directly to AWWA Education Services
Powerpoint Presentations
- All PowerPoint Presentations are required to use the MTC PowerPoint Template and follow the MTC PowerPoint Guidelines. Out of respect for our members and attendees, presentations must not be commercial in nature.Note: Company name and/or logo can be included in your PowerPoint in the bottom corner only on the first and last slide. Logo max. size: 2" horizontal/wide by .75" vertical/high.
- Presenters are required use the MTC PowerPoint Template: Standard Format | Wide Format
- All Presentations will be reviewed and approved by the Session Moderator or a member of the MTC Planning Committee. During the review process you may be asked to provide changes or additional information; AMTA/AWWA ask that you adhere to the request and make the changes within the time frame given. Once your presentation gains final approval from the moderator or similar, you will need to contact AWWA to make any changes.
- PowerPoint Presentations are due by date listed above. Please be timely.
- Submit your PowerPoint Presentation through your Speaker Portal or AWWA Education Services.
In order to allow sufficient time for your materials to be reviewed, AMTA/AWWA ask that you follow the guidelines and meet all the deadline dates above. Missing important deadlines can result in your removal from the MTC Program - AMTA/AWWA thank you in advance for your staying mindful of submission dates and requirements.
Moderator Requirements
The planning committee will be recruiting moderators for the Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. As a moderator, you are required to reach out to the presenters in your session to ensure they are on track to present and provide their materials on-time for your review and approval. You are required to review in advance all papers and PowerPoints that are included in your session. Keep your eyes open for additional communications and deadline schedules:
- During your review, you should check all papers and PowerPoints for items: accuracy, logos, sales pitches, slide readability, graphics and disparaging remarks, etc. and provide presenters feedback on updating or enhancing their papers and PowerPoints.
- Presenters will submit their papers/manuscripts by January 13, 2020; you will then have a short window of time to review them. If you suggest improvements, please communicate those back to presenters in a timely manner.
- Presenters will submit their PowerPoints by February 17, 2020; you will then have a short window of time to review them.. Please begin your review as soon as possible. If you suggest improvements, please communicate those back to presenters in a timely manner.
- Moderators are required to select a "Best Paper" contender from their session(s) and notify AMTA of that selection.
- Moderators are required to attend a training webinar , where we cover how to log in to your Speaker Portal and access presenters papers/manuscripts and PowerPoints for review.
- Onsite, moderators are required to: introduce each presenter in their assigned session, keep presenters on-time, and facilitate audience questions.
- Please make sure you adhere to these Moderator Guidelines. If you are unable to meet these requirements please email AWWA Education Services. and asked to be removed as a moderator.
We Thank you for your time and effort, see you in Tucson!