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ASDWA Annual Conference: 2019

Name: ASDWA Annual Conference: 2019
Start: 2019-10-28T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2019-10-31T23:59:59-04:00

October 28, 2019 - October 31, 2019

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ASDWA Annual Conference: 2019

On behalf of our members, you are invited to join state, Federal, and local water professionals who will gather at ASDWA’s 34th Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida to tackle the many challenges facing the water community. Conference attendees will include state and territorial drinking water program administrators and their staff, government personnel from EPA and other Federal agencies, drinking water association personnel, water community colleagues, and industry group representatives.

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Conference Agenda and Logistics

Hilton Downtown Tampa – Tampa, FL
Mon, October 28 to Thurs, October 31
Board Meeting Sun, October 27

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Exhibitor Information

Want to learn more about ASDWA exhibitors for this year? We’ve assembled some useful information, along with contact information, to help you make the most out of your time in the exhibit hall. Visit our Exhibitors page to start planning your networking strategy!

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Evening Social Event: Starship Dinner Cruise

Evening Social Event – the Starship II Dinner Cruise:

ASDWA will host an evening dinner cruise on the Starship II on Tuesday, October 29 from 6:30-9:30 PM – open to all attendees interested, however space is limited to the first 150 reservations. The cost of this event is $20. You may reserve your seat by checking the appropriate box on your registration form, or checking with ASDWA staff at the Registration Table.

Included with your ticket:

A two-and-a-half-hour cruise along unique waterfront locations such as Harbour Island and Davis Island.
Delicious starters, popular entrées, indulgent desserts and a full cocktail menu.
Unlimited coffee, soda, tea and water. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased.
Spectacular views of Tampa’s magnificent and growing skyline!
Onboard entertainment with music, dancing, and access to lounge the lounge deck.

Logistics:

Tampa Convention Center Dock
333 South Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602

The cruise port is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Boarding will be from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. The Starship II will depart at 7:00 and will return at 9:30 PM.

Optional Workshop Information: Certification Reimagined

ASDWA Workshop – Certification Reimagined:

This year’s Conference will feature an interactive workshop open to all conference attendees on Wednesday, October 30th, focused on innovative approaches to operator certification. Facilitated by subject matter experts from ASDWA and the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), attendees will work in small groups to explore potential pathways, barriers, and needs for operator certification, portability, and credentialing.

Interested? Please help us make the workshop as valuable as possible by responding to some questions on credential portability. Your answers will assist the workshop organizers in tailoring the discussion and presented materials to best suit the audience.

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Want to learn more about credential portability? Download a copy of the “Deep Dives: Reimagine Credentialing” report from the Transformative Issues Symposium to get caught up on the issues before the workshop.

We hope this new workshop format further enhances your learning experience at the Conference this year!

Hotel Information

Hotel Information:

Hilton Downtown Tampa
211 North Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 204-3000

Online Hotel Reservations and Information:
You may book your hotel room online directly through Hilton’s reservation system. In addition to reserving a room for the event, you may visit this page for more information about the hotel, take an online tour of the facilities, or access local maps and directions. Click HERE to get started!

If you do not wish to book your room online, you may contact Hilton directly at 813-204-3000 or their reservations line at 1-800-HILTONS. ASDWA has reserved a block of rooms for October 26, 2019 – November 1, 2019. The room rate of $185/night will be available until October 4th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Please be sure to reference the ASDWA Meeting when you make your reservation to receive the special room rate. Book by October 4th to reserve your room!

Conference Registration

Conference Registration Fees:

State

$400

EPA

$450

Other

$500

Registration Materials:

ASDWA’s Online Registration and Payments Forms can be accessed below. You will receive a confirmation via email after you submit your registration/payment.

Payment Options:

ASDWA’s Registration Form includes options to provide a purchase order number, indicate payment at a later date or onsite, or submit an online payment for one or multiple registrations with your credit card. If you select the option to Pay Online, after you complete the form and press Submit, you will be redirected to PayPal.com to process your credit card payment. Please note: a PayPal account is not required to submit a credit card payment via PayPal. If you need assistance, please contact Anthony DeRosa.

Register Now, Pay Later:

If you wish to register now, but submit an online payment to ASDWA at a later date, please submit a Registration Form with the “Pay Later/Onsite” option selected. When you’re ready to submit your payment, return to this site and use the Payment Form, below. If you are paying for multiple registrants, please indicate their name(s) in the Notes field.

Online Registration Form:

ASDWA’s Online Registration Portal

Online Payment Form:

ASDWA’s Online Payment Portal

Need Assistance?

Contact Anthony DeRosa of ASDWA