AWWA/WEF The Utility Management Conference™
February 11-14, 2025
Dallas, TX

AWWA/WEF The Utility Management Conference™
Top Water Utility Leaders Gather to Share Experiences, Strategies & Insight
Each year, water utility executives and managers keep returning to the Utility Management Conference (UMC). This gathering offers forward-thinking leadership, creative strategic planning, efficient processes, and holistic approaches to ongoing improvement efforts.
Three reasons why utility leaders should attend this prestigious event:
- Gain insight from leadership peers. This conference attracts top executives and managers across all water utility departments. Get the view from the top of what is really working.
- Prepare for the future. Learn how utilities can adapt to climate change, fix aging infrastructure, achieve digital transformation, leverage funding options, and address other evolving considerations.
- Develop the next generation of utility leaders. UMC is co-located with the Young Professionals Summit and features some joint events. Do not miss this opportunity to inspire and guide future utility leaders.
Register Online or Onsite
WELCOME TO DALLAS!
Register online or register onsite – you’ll find us in the Grand Atrium Lobby beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11.
View the Schedule at a Glance for all open hours.
Dates & Location:
February 11-14, 2025
Hilton Anatole
2201 N Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas
Who Attends UMC?
Utility managers and executives
CFOs and finance directors
Public works directors
Engineers and project managers
Human resource professionals
Public officials
Public relations specialists
Regulatory
Board members

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Meet a Few of Our UMC Experts
Hear from top utility managers and practitioners from across the water community.

Steven Cook
Asset Management Program Manager
Virginia Beach Public Utilities
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Andrew Hall
Assistant Department Head
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
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Mawunyo Kwami Kofiloto
Water Distribution Engineer and Corporate Strategist
Ghana Water Company Limited
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Matt Ries
Vice President, Strategy and Performance
DC Water
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Professional Program
UMC features sessions and discussions on key issues for enhancing utility operations and performance while managing risk.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Pre-conference workshops provide in-depth, hands-on comprehensive learning opportunities. All pre-conference workshops require separate registration and an additional fee.
Explore UMC25 Pre-Conference Workshops
Certificates of Completion
AWWA will provide Certificates of Completion for sessions and workshops. Use the conference mobile app to track your session attendance by downloading “AWWA Events” from your app store, then entering posted check-in and check-out codes at the beginning and conclusion of each session.
How to Access Certificates of Completion
Important Note: All approvals are at the discretion of your licensing agency, and a Certificate of Completion does not guarantee that your agency will award you credit. It is the individual’s responsibility to contact the licensing agency to confirm that the education program is acceptable for continuing education credit. Visit awwa.org/credits to learn more.
Please allow 30 to 60 days for certificate processing time. For login assistance, call 800.926.7337 or email service@awwa.org. For certificate discrepancies or continuing education questions, email EducationServices@awwa.org.
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Benefits of Sponsoring
The annual UMC is an unparalleled opportunity to connect directly with top utility leaders and convey your thought leadership and industry foresight.
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Contact Us
Companies starting with 0-9 and A-I
Donna Walstrom – Sales Manager
303.734.3601
720.829.7851
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Hilton Anatole
2201 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
Located just north of Dallas, the Hilton Anatole offers fine entertainment, curated art, and plenty of entertainment. Just a few miles from the Dallas Arts District and downtown Dallas.
Book Your Room Today
Dallas is ready to welcome UMC. All conference events will take place at the Hilton Anatole.
While the conference hotel deadline has passed, the city of Dallas does still have rooms!
- Check availablity and current prevailing rates at Hilton Anatole or Doubletree by Hilton Dallas Market Center at www.hilton.com.
- Research additional Dallas hotel options by visiting the Dallas Visitor’s Bureau or your favorite online booking site.
Alert: AWWA is aware of multiple unauthorized organizations contacting attendees to solicit hotel rooms. For your protection, reserve hotel accommodations using only the link(s) provided by AWWA. Reservations made through any solicitor cannot be guaranteed by AWWA and could result in hidden charges, unusual restrictions, or incorrect hotel placement. You may report fraudulent activity to awwaconferences@awwa.org.
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Presenter Resources
Congratulations on being selected to present at UMC!
Initial Accept/Decline Notifications were emailed on October 16, 2024. If you have not received this notification, please contact us EducationServices@awwa.org.
Access the Speaker Portal
Download the required PowerPoint template
Important UMC Deadlines:
- December 1: Accept and confirm your presentation(s)
- January 10: Upload advance materials for inclusion in the program
- February 21: Creative Commons and proceedings materials due for online publication
Visit our Presentation Guide for Water Professionals page for additional guidelines, responsibilities, and best practices to aid in preparing your presentation.
If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Education Services at services@awwa.org.
See Open CFAs
“As a public utility manager, this is the best conference — with the broadest, most applicable information that I have found.”
“UMC is simply my go-to conference. The scale of this gathering is just right, and the content is a nice balance of utility and consulting perspectives. Sessions include forward-thinking research. Pre-conference workshops are excellent. Ample networking opportunities.”




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