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Annual Conference 2011
Call for Papers and Exhibitors
ASDWA is the professional Association supporting state drinking water programs in their efforts to protect public health and implement the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Our members are the 50 states, territories, the Navajo Nation, and the District of Columbia. On behalf of our members, you are invited to join state, Federal, and local water professionals who will gather at ASDWA’s 26th Annual Conference to tackle the many challenges facing the water community. By contributing your knowledge and vision to the conference’s program you can help us achieve our goal of protecting public health as we face an array of 21st century challenges. ASDWA solicits exhibitors of products and services that are invaluable in helping us achieve our collective goals, as well as oral presentations for the conference’s program.
Annual Conference Attendance Profile:
Approximately 250 attendees are expected at ASDWA’s Twenty-Sixth Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN. 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, and industry group representatives.
Registration Information:
Visit ASDWA's Conferences page to register online for the Annual Conference.
Conference Registration Fees:
Before 9/1 After 9/1
State & EPA* $400.00 $450.00
Others $450.00 $500.00
*States sending two or more personnel from the same office are eligible for group discounts.
Hotel Information:
Minneapolis Marriott City Center
30 South Seventh Street
ASDWA has reserved a block of guest rooms at the rate of $169.00 single or double occupancy. Reservations must be made by September 26, 2011 to guarantee room availability. Please call the hotel directly at (612) 349-4000 or toll free at (800) 228-9290 to make reservations and reference the ASDWA Annual Conference.
Exhibitor Prospectus
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This 26th Anniversary year offers an excellent opportunity for you to connect with state drinking water program administrators. Present your products and services to the people who influence buying decisions. Increase your awareness of new and critical regulatory and legislative drinking water issues. Join us to discuss these issues with the states, EPA, and other concerned stakeholders.
ASDWA Conference exhibitors are public and private corporations, trade associations, and assistance providers to the water community. The focus of the exhibits includes treatment technologies, especially technologies appropriate for small systems and alternative technologies; water security technologies; and equipment such as membrane filtration, corrosion control, and disinfection. Also welcome are exhibitors that provide information and services on regulatory compliance; educational, training and assistance programs; and data management services and products.
Call for Papers
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PRESENTATIONS
Deadline for Abstracts:
July 1, 2011
You are invited to submit an abstract for ASDWA’s 26th 2011 Annual Conference. ASDWA will give priority to abstracts received from state drinking water program administrators or their staff and from those who partner with state programs.
Presentation Themes:
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SDWA implementation approaches and strategies
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State revolving loan fund tools and techniques/green infrastructure strategies
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Drinking water security strategies, tools, or techniques for states and utilities
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Small systems: TMF, sustainability strategies, technologies, and compliance
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Workforce, operator certification, and/or technical assistance initiatives
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Source water protection and sustainability of water supplies
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Climate change, water and energy efficiency, and conservation
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Clean Water Act/SDWA connections, nitrogen and phosphorous pollution
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Data management
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Distribution system issues
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Emerging contaminants in drinking water
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Drinking water research, training, and innovative technologies
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Risk communication and consumer outreach
Instructions for Submissions:
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Submit a one page abstract by July 1, 2011;
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Include a title for the proposed presentation and the name, title, and affiliation of the intended speaker(s);
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Include the mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and email address for the intended speaker(s); and
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Submit the abstract to ASDWA via regular mail, fax, or email to dmason@asdwa.org
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EXHIBITORS
Deadline for Applications:
August 31, 2011
Exhibitors have a unique opportunity to discuss critical legislative and regulatory issues with state drinking water administrators, EPA officials, and others in the drinking water community. In addition, exhibitors are able to present their products and services to those with influence on buying decisions - the state drinking water administrators.
Exhibitor Themes:
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Drinking water security technologies
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Information on strategies and training for drinking water security
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Treatment process equipment such as particle counters, membranes, ozonation devices, corrosion control chemicals, arsenic removal, and disinfection technologies
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Small system technologies and tools
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Information on regulatory compliance, educational, training, and technical assistance programs, and data management services and products
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Strategies and tools for climate change, sustainability, water/energy efficiency, and conservation
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Processes or strategies for dealing with emerging contaminants such as PPCPs, perchlorate, hexavalent chromium
Exhibitor Fees:
8 x 10 Booth: $1200.00
8 x 20 Booth: $2000.00
Instructions for Exhibitors:
Please contact Tom Maves of ASDWA at (703) 812-4773 or tmaves@asdwa.org to obtain the exhibitor prospectus, which includes an exhibitor space and sponsorship application.
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