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Water Quality Technology

November 17-21, 2024

Schaumburg, IL

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Overview

Keep Up with Fast-Moving Water Quality Issues & Solutions

Join water professionals from across the U.S. and around the world to discuss ongoing and emerging issues affecting water quality.

Three reasons why you will not want to miss the Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC):

  • Gain fresh insights. From PFAS and microplastics to monitoring and treatment, the WQTC program addresses issues that every water system faces.
  • Workshops and tours. Pre-conference workshops provide in-depth exploration of topics. Tour facilities to see advanced solutions in action.
  • Find solutions. The WQTC Exhibit Hall offers a wide range of technologies and strategies to meet your water quality needs. 
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Meet a Few of Our WQTC Experts

Hear from top water quality experts and practitioners from across the water community.

Registration Rates

WQTC Registration Rates

Registration Types
(subject to change)

Member
Early Rate: On or Before 10/25/24

Non-member
Early Rate: On or Before 10/25/24

Member
Late Rate: On or After 10/26/24

Non-member
Late Rate: On or After 10/26/24

Full-Conference Registration – Best Value!

Includes access to: educational sessions, exposition, reception & lunches; Available for an additional fee: workshops and tours

$725

$925

$925

$1025

Monday-Only

Includes Monday lunch & reception

$445

$645

$645

$745

Tuesday-Only

Includes Tuesday lunch

$420

$620

$620

$720

Wednesday-Only

Includes access to: the exposition and the exhibit hall events; Available for an additional fee: Thursday luncheon; Excludes access to: educational sessions, workshops, and tours

375

575

575

675

Exhibits Only

$60

$90

$90

$90

Student

ID required – Same as Full-Conference

$50

$75

$50

$75

Speaker

Discount off of the Full-Conference rate

$435

$635

$635

$735

Spouse/Guest Registration

Non-industry guest access to exhibit hall

$50

$50

$50

$50

Pre-Conference Workshops Full/Half-day

$275/$150

$375/$250

$375/$250

$475/$350

Facility Tour

$70

$70

$70

$70

Cancellation Policy

AWWA must receive cancellations in writing. Phone cancellations are not accepted. All cancellations dated by the early-bird deadline of Friday, October 25, 2024 will receive a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee. After the deadline, cancellations will not be refunded; however, substitute registrants are welcome. Email requests for substitutions or cancellations to service@awwa.org.

ATTEND

Registration is Open

Early bird registration ends October 25th.

If you require a registration form, please reach out to AWWA Customer Service at service@awwa.org

Dates & Location:
Nov. 17-21, 2024
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center
Schaumburg, Illinois
Conveniently located near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport

Who Attends WQTC?

Water quality specialists

Treatment plant managers

Local and federal government officials

Scientists

Engineers

Academics and students

Laboratory personnel

Researchers

Utility managers

Distributors and manufacturers

Consultants

Regulators

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Program

Technical Program

Featuring tracks of sessions on advanced water treatment, contaminants of emerging concern, lead and copper, and much more.

Pre-Conference Workshops

Workshops provide in-depth, hands-on comprehensive learning opportunities. Workshop registrations do require a separate fee. Additional workshop details and agendas are available within the online program.

Facility Tours

Facility Tour — Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024

T1 — DuPage Water Commission (DPWC)
8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Member: $70 | Non-member: $70

The second largest water supply system in Illinois, the DuPage Water Commission (DPWC) has been providing water to DuPage County municipalities since beginning operations in 1992. Lake Michigan water treated by the City of Chicago is purchased by DPWC and ultimately reaches the DuPage Pumping Station.

The DuPage Station’s nine distribution pumps having a pumping capacity of 185 million gallons of water per day. The station’s reservoir holds 30 million gallons. The complex control center is equipped with sophisticated computers that monitor the delivery of water through more than 185 miles of transmission and feeder mains to the commission’s wholesale customers.

Certificates of Completion

AWWA will provide Certificates of Completion for sessions & 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.

Mobile App Tutorial Video

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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Exhibits & Sponsors

Improving Water For All

Visit the Exhibit Hall

Become an Exhibitor

Become a Sponsor

Visit the Exhibit Hall

Be sure to spend time inside the WQTC exhibit hall. You will discover the latest technologies for enhancing water quality while discussing challenges, opportunities, and solutions. Conference lunches, breaks, and networking receptions all happen in the exposition.

Exhibit Hall Floor Plan

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Benefits of Exhibiting at WQTC

The WQTC exhibit hall is your company’s opportunity to connect directly with a qualified, highly-engaged audience that is gathering to focus on water quality technology developments. Your exhibit booth can build brand awareness, foster relationships, and generate leads.

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Contact Us

Companies starting with 0-9 and A-I

Donna Walstrom – Sales Manager

303.734.3601

720.829.7851

Companies starting with J-Z

Eddie Quinn – Sales Manager

303.347.6138

General Questions

Support Water Quality With a Sponsorship

A WQTC sponsorship can build brand awareness, foster relationships, and generate leads.

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Contact Us

Companies starting with 0-9 and A-I

Donna Walstrom – Sales Manager

303.734.3601

720.829.7851

Companies starting with J-Z

Eddie Quinn – Sales Manager

303.347.6138

General Questions

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Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel

1551 North Thoreau Drive,
Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173

Across the street from the Schaumburg Convention Center, this hotel is also close to Topgolf, Legoland, and Olympic Park. Downtown Chicago is less than an hour away.

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Book Your Room Today

Schaumburg, Illinois, is conveniently located near Chicago O’Hare International Airport. All conference events will take place at the Schaumburg Convention Center, which is directly connected to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel.

Book your room today in our official WQTC24 room block. Please use only the link below to reserve your hotel accommodations.

Alert: AWWA is aware of multiple unauthorized organizations contacting attendees to solicit hotel rooms. For your protection, reserve hotel accommodations using only the link provided by AWWA. Reservations made through any other housing services company 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 WQTC.

Access the Speaker Portal

Download the Required PowerPoint template

Important WQTC Deadlines:

  • August 30: Accept and confirm presentations
  • October 18: Upload biography and headshot
  • November 11: Sign Creative Commons form
  • November 11: Proceedings materials due

Visit AWWA’s Plan Your Presentation 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 EducationServices@awwa.org.

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Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors

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2025

WQTC 2025 will held Nov. 8-12 in Tacoma, Washington

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