Welcome to the Conference Program Committee
We work in tandem with all our Section’s committees to create a cutting edge annual conference program that always has something for most everyone: from operators to engineers, vendors to consultants as well as public information, conservation and public officials. We look forward to seeing all of you in Spokane, April 28-30, 2027.
On this page, potential speakers can find information on submitting abstracts. Conference participants and volunteers can find a link to AWWA Conference Presenter and Participant resources, detailing responsibilities of speakers and session moderators. Committee chairs can find a timeline detailing the development of the conference program, and tips on creating a technical program (Committee Chairs and Developing Technical Sessions). Announcements and communications from the Program Committee will also be posted.
Officer Members
2027 Section Conference Call for Speakers
The Pacific Northwest Section AWWA invites water professionals, operators, engineers, utility managers, regulators, consultants, researchers, and industry partners to share their knowledge and experiences at the 2027 PNWS-AWWA Section Conference.
Whether you have an innovative project, operational success story, regulatory update, emerging technology, or lessons learned from the field, we encourage you to submit an abstract for consideration.
Click the Meetings tab above to view the topics and discussion items currently being requested by the committees.
Go to: https://sessionize.com/pnws2027_sectionconf
What You’ll Need to Submit
Before beginning the abstract submission form, please have the following information ready. The submission process takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Presentation Information
- Presentation title (100 characters or less)
- Target audience (operator, engineer, manager, supervisor, board member, etc.)
- A 3-4 sentence abstract describing your presentation
- Key takeaways attendees will gain from the session
- Description of how the presentation supports operator continuing education and public health goals
- Topic area or conference track
- Preferred presentation length: 30 or 60 minutes
- Indication of whether the presentation was solicited and, if applicable, by whom
Speaker Information
- Name and professional credentials
- Job title and employer
- Email address
- Cell phone number
- Mailing address
Co-Author Information (if applicable)
- Names and email addresses of co-authors
- Identification of any co-authors who will also present
Speaker Background
To support CEU approval applications, speakers will be asked to provide:
- A brief summary of related professional experience
- Relevant licenses, registrations, certifications, or professional credentials
CEU Eligibility
The conference seeks presentations that provide meaningful continuing education opportunities for certified drinking water operators and utility professionals.
To qualify for CEUs, presentations should:
- Focus on the needs of certified operators
- Be directly related to the operation, maintenance, management, treatment, distribution, source water protection, regulatory compliance, or administration of drinking water systems
- Support public health and the reliable delivery of safe drinking water
Presentations intended primarily for elected officials, policymakers, or audiences outside the drinking water profession may be accepted for the conference but may not qualify for operator CEUs.
Review Process
All submissions will be reviewed by the appropriate conference committee based on the selected track. Authors will be notified of acceptance decisions by January 2027.
We look forward to learning from your expertise and helping you share your knowledge with drinking water professionals from across the Pacific Northwest.