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Keystone Water Conference H2O20
8/23/2020 - 8/26/2020Event Description
(The following information relates to registration for attendees. It also contains information for others interested in the Conference. There is a separate registration page specifically for exhibits and sponsorships.)
On behalf of the PWEA and PA-AWWA Joint Conference Committee, we invite you to attend the Keystone Water Conference and Exhibition H2O20 on August 23-26 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College, PA.
The Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) and the Pennsylvania Section of the American Water Works Association (PA-AWWA) are jointly hosting this Conference, replacing their respective Annual Conferences for 2020. Each association has hosted their own Conference for many years, and each has enjoyed robust attendance. We anticipate the combined efforts of both associations will provide added benefit for everyone involved.
The Conference Program includes a wide range of topics related to water quality, including drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater topics--as well as Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) sessions. In addition to the technical sessions, workshops which have been approved by the PA DEP for additional contact hours for wastewater and/or drinking water operator licenses will be presented. By attending these workshops, Operators could earn up to 15.0 DEP contact hours; and Engineers and other professionals could earn up to 15.0 Professional Development Hours, in just a few days!
Details about the technical sessions, workshops, and other Conference events can be found in the Conference Registration Program. Or to see an overview of the entire Conference, check out the Conference-at-a-Glance.
Workshops are available at no additional charge to those who register for the Full Conference. Those who register for any category less than the Full Conference may add workshops for the fees listed on the Workshop Registration Form. Seating is limited so you must register in advance to reserve your seat. Information about workshops can be found by downloading the Keystone Water Conference H2O20 Workshop Information. Conference registration fees can be found on the Conference Registration Form.
A very important part of the Conference is the Vendor Exhibition. By visiting the exhibits, you will gain insight into new and innovative solutions and discover new products and equipment that will help you do your job in a more efficient and safer manner. We encourage you to talk to the vendors about what is most important to you.
The Conference includes many networking opportunities for you to meet and interact with your colleagues and the vendors. The PWEA and PA-AWWA Students & Young Professionals (SYP) Committees are organizing a Community Service Project on Sunday. The Meet & Greet Reception will be in the Exhibit Hall on Monday afternoon and the Beer & Pretzels Reception will be on Tuesday afternoon. The Tailgate Dinner and Cornhole Tournament will be held on Monday evening. Operator Olympics on Tuesday afternoon is a fun and competitive event which is open to all Conference attendees. And the DBIA Networking Event will be held on Tuesday evening..
The PA-AWWA Awards Ceremony and Business Luncheon will be on Monday, beginning at 11:45am; and the PWEA Awards Ceremony and Reception will be on Monday, beginning at 5:45pm. The Women's Initiative Summit and Luncheon will be on Tuesday, beginning at 11:30am.
PWEA's Operations Challenge and PA-AWWA's Hydrant Hysteria competitions will be be held on Monday. Be sure to watch and cheer on this year's teams as they compete for the opportunity to go on to their national competitions at WEFTEC and ACE.
We believe the Keystone Water Conference H2O20 will provide everything you need under one roof--education, vendor contacts, and networking. We look forward to seeing you there!
For details about the Conference, download the Keystone Water Conference H2O20 Registration Program. You can register online by clicking the Register button below, or with the registration form included in the Program.
A block of rooms is being held at the Penn Stater Hotel and at the Nittany Lion Inn for Conference attendees. The block opens on April 6th and will close on July 23rd. For details about the hotels and how to make your reservation, see the Hotel Accommodations Information.
Cancellation/Substitution Policy No refunds granted after July 24th. A $100 cancellation fee will be assessed on refund requests received by July 24th. Refunds must be requested in writing. Substitutions may be made until August 5th and must be made in writing, accompanied by a new registration form.
Questions
For registration or PWEA-specific questions, contact Cindy Rock, PWEA Conference Manager, at cindyrock@pwea.org or at 570-549-2204.
For PA-AWWA-specific questions, contact Patty Chila at pchila@paawwa.org or at 717-774-8870.