2024 Spring Conference & Expo ACWA conferences are the premier destination for water industry professionals to learn and connect, and now we are enhancing the conference experience with new features and more networking opportunities! View Brochure & Agenda What to expect for Spring 2024? ACWA is excited to bring back the new and improved features for Spring Conference & Expo that will continue to bring more value to attendees. These conference features are based on attendee feedback and suggestions, as well as the latest trends in the conference industry. Our conference will feature an exciting all-inclusive format that provides more accessibility, flexibility and networking. All meals will continue to be program-free opportunities to network with your peers, providing a more flexible schedule and more food options. We will be shining a brighter spotlight on our keynote speakers by featuring them on a main stage that is accessible to all attendees. New programming will showcase 30-minute case-study presentations, product demonstrations or other dynamic looks at how others in the industry are addressing today’s challenges. Register Online Until April 19, 2024 Attend in Person Registration has been restructured to an all-inclusive experience. A full conference registration provides access to all keynote addresses and conference programs, ACWA networking meal functions, snack stations, the Exhibit Hall, ACWA-hosted receptions and access to designated on-demand conference recordings after the live event. Advantage* $840 Standard $1,260 One-day registration is also available. Access to Tuesday’s committee meetings is complimentary, but registration is required. ** ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED ** Any substitutions and new registrants will be taken care of onsite at the ACWA Registration desk beginning Tuesday, May 7. Attend On Demand Keynote sessions will be video recorded and designated conference programs will be audio recorded and made available after the live conference. Pre-order to gain on-demand access. Advantage* $240 Standard $360 ACWA has recently changed its business practices and now only accepts credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX) for payment of event registrations. We appreciate your understanding. Please contact events@acwa.com with any questions. Registration & Cancellation Deadline is April 19, 2024 Attendee Terms & Conditions ACWA Code of Conduct ACWA Media Relations Guidelines for Conference See all registration options and hotel information * To be eligible for advantage pricing, you must be an ACWA Public Agency Member, Associate, or Affiliate. Take Part in California’s Greatest Water Conference and Sponsor It Become an Exhibitor Network, build relationships, connect with key prospects and showcase your products and services. Contact Joseph Ramos or call 916-669-2429 for more information. EXHIBITOR INFO Become a Sponsor Gain exposure for your brand, products and services. Sponsorship Info Exhibitor Terms & Conditions ACWA Code of Conduct See all exhibitor options and hotel information Frequently Asked Questions What is the current health and safety information? ACWA and Sacramento are committed to the health and safety of our members, guests, employees, and community. Health & Safety Information In accordance with Sacramento County and the California Department of Public Health, proof of vaccination or negative COVID test are not required for ‘mega-events’. ACWA’s 2024 Spring Conference & Expo is considered a ‘Mega Event’ under California Department of Health guidelines. ACWA is expecting over 1000 attendees indoors. Attendees are not required to wear masks indoors or outdoors. Attendees are encouraged to determine their own personal level of comfort. Social distancing is not required though health & safety will continue to guide ACWA’s planning objectives. PLEASE CHECK THIS EVENT PAGE FOR CURRENT HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION How can I get help with the registration account login? Contact the Portal Support Team. Who can I contact for event questions? Contact the ACWA Events Team or call (916) 441-4545. What is the cancellation policy? Cancellation deadline is April 19, 2024 at 4:30 pm (PT). All registration changes and cancellations must be made in writing by the event registration deadline. Valid cancellation requests will receive a refund of any registration fees paid minus a $75 processing charge. For payments originally made by credit card, refunds can be issued back onto the credit card within 60 days. Otherwise, a refund will be issued by check. No refunds or registration changes will be granted after the registration deadline. Submit request in writing to Teresa Taylor at TeresaT@acwa.com. View the full Attendee Terms & Conditions When and where will ACWA’s 2024 Spring Conference & Expo be? The 2024 ACWA Spring Conference & Expo will take place in Sacramento, CA. from May 7 – 9, 2024 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center as well as the Sheraton Grand Sacramento and Hyatt Regency Sacramento hotels. Why can’t I purchase a conference registration without meals? Registration has been restructured to an all-inclusive experience. A full conference registration includes access to all keynote addresses and conference programs, networking meal functions, snack stations, the Exhibit Hall, ACWA-hosted receptions and access to designated on-demand conference recordings. Will I still need meal tickets? Because of the all-inclusive pricing, anyone with a registration badge will be able to participate in all ACWA meal functions and snack stations. No separate meal tickets are necessary. Does ACWA offer a hotel block? ACWA secures a courtesy hotel block to offer registered conference attendees hotel rooms at a discounted group rate. For the 2024 Spring Conference & Expo, ACWA negotiated with the Sheraton Grand Sacramento and Hyatt Regency Sacramento hotels for the largest hotel room block possible. Conference registration is required to obtain hotel reservation information. Are there other hotels that are close to the ACWA Spring Conference? Absolutely! The Sacramento area is a popular conference location. ACWA recognizes that the hotel rooms held under ACWA’s group room block are filling up quickly at the Sheraton Grand and Hyatt Regency hotels. As a courtesy, we are also providing a list of nearby hotels HERE for your reference. (ACWA group rate is NOT available at these other properties.) Where can I park? Please refer to the City of Sacramento’s Parking Services webpage for parking information. How do I register for the ACWA JPIA Membership Summit? While ACWA’s conferences are held concurrently with the ACWA JPIA Membership Summit, they are separate events. For more information about the ACWA JPIA Membership Summit, including registration details, please contact Laura Baryak at lbaryak@acwajpia.com FRAUDULENT HOUSING and ATTENDEE LIST ALERT Please be advised that potential fraudulent entities are contacting ACWA members, affiliates, and exhibitors implying that they have been contracted by ACWA to handle all attendee and exhibitor housing. ACWA has NOT contracted with any housing company and any information provided to them may be used for fraudulent purposes. Please only book your hotel through the ACWA reservation link provided in your registration confirmation. Please be advised that potential fraudulent entities are contacting ACWA members, affiliates, and exhibitors implying that they have attendee lists available for purchase. ACWA DOES NOT distribute attendee lists and any information provided to them may be used for fraudulent purposes.
