Individuals requiring up-to-date information for the operation of municipal and industrial drinking water and wastewater systems and labs. The training provided will target drinking water and wastewater treatment, collection, and distribution system operators, lab analysts, and engineers. 

The 66th Annual KWWOA Conference Technical Program will be posted.

What Conference & KLA Attendees can Expect:

  • Access to over 60 technical presentations May 7th, 8th, and 9th.
  • Ability to earn 18 hours of continuing education for license renewal purposes. The technical program will be posted on this page once it is submitted to the certifying authorities in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio for approval.
  • Six hours of training for Kentucky Lab Analyst on May 8th. The technical program will be posted on this page once it is submitted to the KY Division of Water for approval.
  • Exhibit Show, May 7th & 8th.
  • Welcome Social Event on May 6th, sponsored by Kentucky Engineering Group and Wascon, Inc.
  • Two Social events May 7th.
  • Lunch provided May 8th. 
  • Networking opportunities with your peers and industry representatives.

Attendee Registration Rate:

Rates

  • Member – $250
  • Operator Nonmember – $310, Includes Membership
  • Associate Nonmember – $410
  • Spouse – $100*
 

These rates include training, two meals, social events, and access to the exhibit hall. Nonmembers will receive a KWWOA 2024 membership.

*These rates include two meals, social events, and access to the exhibit hall.

What can Exhibitors Expect:

  • Opportunity to interact with and/or showcase new equipment and/or services to a large number of water and wastewater professionals/clients, in a short amount of time.
  • 8 x 10 pipe & drape booth for the May 7th & 8th Exhibit Show.
  • Opportunity to expand your advertising reach through a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
  • The ability to showcase your staff’s technical knowledge through participation in the 3-day training program. (If you have staff or represent companies that are interested in making a technical presentation, contact Adam Scott, via email at adam@kwwoa.org, or complete the KWWOA Conference Presentation form,
  • 3 separate Social Events, 2 within the Exhibit Hall, that allow you to talk with attendees in a relaxed atmosphere,
  • Two meals for each booth attendee, 
  • Golf Scramble on May 6th, and
  • A 2024 KWWOA Membership for an unlimited number of employees, if not already a member (all employees must have an Associate account on the KWWOA website).

Booth and Sponsorship Rates:

  • KWWOA Member – 8 x 10 booth
    • Rate – $675.00
  • Nonmember
    • Rate- $855
  • 2nd booth (8 x 10)
    • $350.00 for each
  • Electric (10 amp) – $100
  • Additional Booth Attendees – $200

Each booth includes full conference registrations for two attendees, pipe & drape, table, two chairs, signage (company name & booth number), wastebasket, and for each attendee, two meals, and two social events.  There is carpet in the Exhibit Hall.  

Exhibitors that register online, may select their own booth.  If you submit a hard copy registration form, KWWOA will assign your booth number, but accepts no responsibility for your placement.

If you need to ship in booth equipment and/or need additional services, please utilize the form below from Excel Decorators, Inc.

  • KWWOA Exhibitor Service Kit

Level I Sponsorship – $500.00 (Does not include a booth)

  • Recognition in conference program (text)
  • Level I Sponsor Banner
  • One free conference registration
  • Company name on conference signage
  • Announcements to recognize the sponsorship.

Level II Sponsorship -$1,500.00 (Does not include a booth)

  • Additional items from the Level I sponsorship
  • One additional conference registration (total of 2)
  • Recognition in the conference materials
  • Level II Sponsor Banner
  • Conference signage
  • Exhibit Hall & Opening Session announcements recognizing the sponsorship

Level III Sponsorship – $3,000.00

  • Additional items from the Level I & II sponsorships
  • Double Booth in a prime location, including electricity and seven conference registrations.
  • One-year KWWOA website banner (sponsor provides)
  • Conference banner

Level IV Sponsorship – $5,000.00

  • Plus, additional items from the Level I – III sponsorships
  • Associate membership
  • Full page Program advertisement
  • Double Booth in a prime location, including electricity and eight conference registrations.

The conference is being held at the Owensboro Convention Center located at 501 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, Kentucky.  KWWOA has blocks of rooms at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro, Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront, Hampton Inn & Suites Owensboro South, and Best Western Plus.

Booking Link – Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro  Traditional King or Double Queen Room – $149 or a Suite – $169

To register at the Hampton Inn & Suites, attendees may call (800)-HAMPTON or (270)685-2005 and reference the KWWOA Conference in order to secure the discounted rate. 

Booking Link – Holiday Inn : Owensboro Riverfront  King or Double Queen Room – $144 – $174

To register at the Holiday Inn, attendees may call (844)240-0560 or (270)683-1111 and reference the KWWOA Conference in order to secure the discounted rate. 

If you cannot find a room at either of those hotels, you can book at the Hampton Inn Owensboro South or Best Western Plus.  This hotel is not next to the convention center and you must have transportation to the convention center.

Booking Link – Hampton Inn & Suites Owensboro South

Monday, May 6, 2024

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Registration – Owensboro Convention Center

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Golf Scramble at Ben Hawes Golf Course 

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Reception sponsored by Kentucky Engineering Group and Wascon, Inc.

 

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

6:30 am – 5:45 pm – Registration – Owensboro Convention Center

7:00 am – 8:30 am – Breakfast, Opening Session, KWWOA Meeting & Awards Ceremony
8:30 am – 9:30 am – Keynote/Technical Session 1
9:50 am – 12:00 am – Technical Sessions 2 & 3

10:00 am – 5:45 pm – Exhibit Hall Open

12:00 am – 1:15 pm – Lunch on Your Own
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm – Technical Session 4
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm – Social Event
3:15 pm – 5:20 pm – Technical Sessions 5 & 6
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Reception, Owensboro Convention Center

8:00 pm – ????? – Axe Throwing at Escape sponsored by USG Water Solutions

 

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

7:00 am – 4:30 pm – Registration – Owensboro Convention Center
8:00 am – 1:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 am – 12:15 pm – Technical Sessions 1 -3
12:15 pm – 2:00 pm – Lunch – Exhibit Hall
1:45 pm – 4:45 pm – Technical Sessions 4 – 6

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Reception 

 

 

Thursday, May 9, 2024

8:00 am – 4:30 pm – Registration – Owensboro Convention Center
8:30 am – 11:40 am – Technical Sessions 1 – 3
11:40 am – 1:00 pm – Lunch on Your Own
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Technical Sessions 4 – 6

 

Friday, May 10, 2024

 

8:00 am – DCA Operator’s Exam

8:00 am – ABC Lab Analyst Exam

By selecting the links on the top right of the page, you may register online as an attendee or exhibitor for the 66th Annual KWWOA Conference. When registering online, you may make multiple purchases on the same order and pay via credit/debit card or check. If you prefer, you may download the printable registration form below, and mail it with your payment. One check may be submitted for multiple registrations. If registering online, please note the order number on the check. All payments for online orders must be submitted within 30 days.

Golf Scramble - Ben Hawes - May 6th