AZ Water Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization founded in 1928 with a membership of 2,100 water/wastewater professionals dedicated to preserving and enhancing Arizona's water environment. Although AZ Water is an independent organization, it also serves as the Arizona section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Arizona member association of the Water Environment Federation (WEF).

All conference technical sessions and exhibits will be held at the South Building of the Phoenix Convention Center.  The Phoenix Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown where you can enjoy the Annual AZ Water Conference & Exhibition and explore the city.  Whether you are new to Phoenix or perhaps in your own backyard, you can enjoy new sights, new sounds and new culinary delights within a short walk or quick ride from the conference venue.  The METRO Light Rail is an easy and convenient way to travel to and from the Phoenix Convention Center, airport and many areas of the valley.  Conference parking is available at the East Parking Garage and AZ Water has made arrangements for each attendee to receive a FREE parking voucher with conference registration.

Overview 

During our annual conference AZ Water provides value to our members by offering a three-day program designed to provide professional development, continuing education, and technology transfer to support our vision of “a vibrant Arizona through resilient, reliable and safe water.”  Attendees at our conference have the following opportunities:

• Earn up to 18 professional development hours over 3 days from over 180 technical presentations
• Enjoy 4 Panel Discussions, 2 Operator Training tracks, Exhibit Walking Sessions and Learning Exchanges Sessions
• Enjoy 2 days and up 1 PDH per day learning from our 240 exhibitors
• Observe the presentation of over 20 awards
• A chance to participate in various competitions

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Keynote Highlights

OPENING KEYNOTE
Mr. Toilet, The World's #2 Man
Tuesday
April 23 at 8:00 AM

Jack Sim

Founder, World Toilet Organization

Kate Gallego

City of Phoenix
Mayor

WELCOME
Thursday
April 25 at 11:30 AM

Randy Moore

American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Vice President

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
Thursday
April 25 at 11:30 AM

Howard Carter

Water Environment Federation (WEF)
President Elect

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
Thursday
April 25 at 11:30 AM

At-a-glance Schedule

Sunday, April 21:

Community Service Project at Rio Salado

Monday,  April 22:

97th Annual AZ Water Conference and Exhibition Golf Tournament at Whirlwind Golf Club

Arizona Water Professionals Week Proclamation and Reception at the Hyatt Regency

Tuesday, April 23:

Welcome and Opening Keynote

Technical Sessions, Operator Training, Learning Exchanges

Exhibition Hall Open with Exhibit Walking Sessions, Student Poster Competition and AZ Water Operator Competitions

Panel Discussion:  EMPOWERING ARIZONA'S FUTURE AND HEALTH THROUGH WASTEWATER MONITORING

Exhibition Happy Hour and Dinner Social at The Churchill 

Wednesday, April 24:

Technical Sessions, Operator Training, Learning Exchanges

Exhibition Hall Open with Exhibit Walking Sessions and AZ Water Operator Competitions

Operator Spotlight, Awards Luncheon and Membership Meeting

Panel Discussion:  EMBRACING DPR IMPLIMENTATION CHALLENGES IN ARIZONA

Exhibition Happy Hour & YP Raffle and Evening Awards Reception

Thursday, April 25:

Technical Sessions, Operator Training, optional Conservation Workshop

Panel Discussion:  LEADERSHIP

Panel Discussion:  LONG-TERM WATER AUGMENTATION ALTERNATIVES

Luncheon Keynotes & Gavel Passing

Better Future

Foster the development of future water industry leaders through outreach, scholarships, & student chapters.

Engagement

Get involved on a committee and help shine a spotlight on Arizona's dedicated water professionals.

Value of Water

Educate the public, inform policy-makers and support a balance between the natural & built environments.