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Speaking Up, Standing Tall: Spotlighting the People and Infrastructure Behind Clean Water.
This year’s event theme highlights the people and infrastructure that are essential to the water industry. With 37 technical sessions, a Student Poster Competition, a Tuesday Plenary Session, and two floors of exhibitors highlighting the industry’s latest products and services, this year’s program will address many elements of this theme.
The conference commences on Monday with six morning and six afternoon technical sessions on key industry issues. The Opening Session at 11:00 AM will convene attendees to hear from NEWEA and WEF leadership and our 2027 Keynote Speaker.
Tuesday offers another full day of exciting events. We celebrate and recognize operators by offering morning and afternoon Plant Operations technical sessions, as well as the lunchtime Operator’s Reception. A Plenary Session will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, featuring a panel discussion on strategic planning.
Even more to celebrate—our lunch-time awards ceremony on Wednesday recognizing outstanding efforts in our industry and the passing of the gavel to the 2026 NEWEA President, Scott Firmin of Portland Water District.
We hope you take advantage of all the 2027 Annual Conference has to offer and use this occasion to connect with your water industry colleagues.
Why Attend?
- Network with 2800+ water quality professionals.
- Learn the latest practices and technologies by attending technical sessions. View Sessions
- Earn Training Contact Hours (TCHs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
- View the latest, cutting-edge technologies and innovative products. See Exhibiting Companies
Getting the ‘Go Ahead’
Due to reduced budgets and increased expenditure scrutiny, it’s no easy task to secure approval for a training event. Download this Letter to your Employer to help you request approval to attend NEWEA’s Annual Conference.