AZ Water Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization founded in 1928 with a membership of 2,800 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.

The Countdown Begins

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

Speaker Highlights

Mark Weaver

Crisis Communications Expert
Communications Counsel

OPENING KEYNOTE
April 15 at 8:00 AM

David Fielder

Project Manager
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

AWARDS LUNCHEON
April 16 at 11:30 AM

Ken Kawahara

American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Vice President

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
April 17 at 11:30 AM

Paul J. Schuler

Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Vice President

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
April 17 at 11:30 AM

At-a-glance Schedule

Saturday, April 12:

Community Service Project at St. Mary's Food Bank

Monday,  April 14:

98th 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 15:

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:  From Barriers to Breakthroughs - Workforce Strategies for Retraining, Developing, and Creating Opportunities in Water and Wastewater

Panel Discussion:  Bridging the Trust Gap - The Ripple Effect of Transparency and Storytelling in Arizona's Water Future

Exhibition Happy Hour and Dinner Social at The Churchill 

Wednesday, April 16:

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:  Partnering for Safe Drinking Water - EPA, ADEQ and the Town of Payson Join Forces to Combat PFAS

Exhibition Happy Hour & YP Raffle and Evening Awards Reception

Thursday, April 17:

Technical Sessions, Operator Training, optional Conservation Workshop

Panel Discussion:  Developing Water Supply Resiliency in the Desert

Luncheon Keynotes & Gavel Passing

Arizona Turquoise Sponsor

Titanium Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

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.