The Illinois Section American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Expo (WATERCON) brings together utilities, consultants, manufacturers, regulators, students and more for their mutual benefit through the exhibition, education and networking events. The focus of WATERCON is to create a learning culture and strategic networking opportunities. The education sessions will provide all participants with various levels of experience, new and creative ideas to implement at their utilities.
WATERCON addresses the "total water" cycle - stormwater management, potable water, wastewater treatment, and water reuse. Today's economy requires that utility personnel have multiple responsibilities that are no longer limited to one segment of water.
Professionals will come to share best practices with their peers and discuss challenges with the water industry (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater management and reuse). Attendees will benefit from innovative industry programs, products and services, education and networking opportunities designed to facilitate new business partnerships. This spectacular face-to-face meeting provides attendees with the tools they need to plan and manage successful utilities.
The 2024 theme is Value. Impact. Perception - VIP.
Value. Impact. Perception. As total water professionals, we deliver an essential service at a tremendous value to our customers every day. The work we do has a profound impact on our communities. As an association and an industry we must continue to work together to raise awareness of the total water cycle and to promote positive public perception. Through the VIP theme WATERCON 2024 will highlight the importance of the water industry’s role to the vitality of our communities.
We are looking for speakers to provide us with a total look at our industry! We want a variety of drinking water, waste water, total water, leadership, public perception, small systems, operator focused and more sessions.
The majority of sessions are 30 minutes, but 45 and 60 minute sessions are acceptable.
NEW this year! A Leadership Lounge will feature professional development opportunities. Be creative and consider submitting an engaging session!
Speakers receive a discount for their event registration.