2023 Arkansas Water Conference
Conference Details
Haw Creek Falls | Ozark National Forest
April 28 – May 1, 2024
Hot Springs, AR
Attendees
Exhibitors
General Information
open
Conference Agenda
All events are held at the Hot Springs Convention Center unless otherwise noted
Agenda subject to change
Download agenda PDF here
| Sunday April 28, 2024 | ||
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Exhibitor Appreciation Luncheon | Exhibit Hall |
| 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Registration | Convention Center Lobby |
| 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM | 2023 Expo | Exhibit Hall |
| 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | AWW&WEA Board Meeting | Room 207/208 |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Meet and Greet | Exhibit Hall |
| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Drinking Water Contest | Exhibit Hall |
| 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Young Professionals Event | Off-site |
| 6:00 PM | Door Prize Drawing | Exhibit Hall |
| Monday, April 29, 2024 | ||
| 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Past Chairs’ Breakfast | Embassy Suites |
| 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Registration (closed for lunch from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM) |
Convention Center Lobby |
| 8:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Technical Sessions (see class schedule) | |
| 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 2023 Expo | Exhibit Hall |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Spouse Program | Horner Hall |
| 10:45 AM – 1:15 PM | Conference Lunch | Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Technical Sessions (see class schedule) | |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Spouse Program | Horner Hall |
| 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Nickel Beer | Exhibit Hall |
| 5:30 PM | Door Prize Drawing | Exhibit Hall |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | ||
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Lab/Pretreatment Breakfast | Embassy Suites |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Registration | Convention Center Lobby |
| 8:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Technical Sessions (see class schedule) | |
| 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 2023 Expo | Exhibit Hall |
| 10:45 AM – 1:15 PM | Conference Lunch | Exhibit Hall |
| 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM | All Awards Lunch | Horner Hall |
| 12:00 PM | Hospitality and Prize Drawing | Exhibit Hall |
| 1:00 PM | Water for People Prize | Exhibit Hall |
| Exhibitor Contest Results | ||
| 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Technical Sessions (see class schedule) | |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | ||
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | AWEA Collection System Certification | Room 102/103 |
| 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Wastewater Certification Exams | Room 205 |
| 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Water Certification Exams | Room 203/204 |
Class Schedule
Hotel Information
Conference hotel room block reservations are closed.
Embassy Suites
400 Convention Blvd
Hot Springs, AR 71901
501-624-9200 or 1-800-362-2779
Single Rate: TBD (plus applicable fees and taxes. Rate available until March 30, 2023 or until block is sold out.)
Double Rate: TBD (plus applicable fees and taxes. Rate available until March 30, 2023 or until block is sold out.)
The Hotel Hot Springs
305 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
501-623-6600 or 1-877-623-6697
Single Rate: TBD (plus applicable fees and taxes. Rate available until April 1, 2023 or until block is sold out.)
Double Rate: TBD (plus applicable fees and taxes. Rate available until April 1, 2023 or until block is sold out.)
Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
239 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
501-623-7771 or 1-800-643-1502
Single Rate (King Bed): TBD (plus applicable fees and taxes. Rate available until March 29, 2023 or until block is sold out.)
Double Rate (King or Double): TBD(plus applicable fees and taxes. Rate available until March 29, 2023 or until block is sold out.)
Events
open
Spouse Program Activities
Spouses are always welcome to join members at the annual Arkansas Water Conference in Hot Springs! There are many things to see and do in downtown Hot Springs, just walking distance from the hotels and Hot Springs Convention Center.
The Spouse Program Committee is busy planning fun activities for the Spouse Program. Check back for more details!
The Spouse program will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Young Professionals
Check back at later date for updated information on events for the 2024 conference.
Equipment ROADeo
The Equipment ROADeo competition is back for 2023 Arkansas Water Conference! The competition will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
To compete in the mini excavator or backhoe competition, complete this registration form and email it to the 2023 Equipment ROADeo Committee Chair Matt Williams at [email protected].
OPS Challenge
The OPS Challenge is back for 2023! More details coming soon.
Drinking Water Contest
The Drinking Water Contest will be held on Sunday, April 30 from 5:30 – 6:00 PM in the Exhibit Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
For more information or to sign up please contact the 2023 Drinking Water Chair Suzanne Stair at [email protected].
Sponsorships
Scholarships
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