 If
you have previously attended a VA AWWA Annual Meeting, you
can appreciate the opportunities that this conference provides.
The Annual Meeting, which typically draws more than 500
attendees, features timely technical presentations, fascinating
keynote addresses, and more than 50 product exhibits. With
numerous receptions and social events, there is also plenty
of time for networking with colleagues. Each year, this
event is arranged by the Annual Meeting Committee, along
with the Exhibits, Local Arrangements, and Program Subcommittees.
The responsibilities of each subcommittee are as follows:
- Exhibits:
The Exhibits Subcommittee is responsible for
the layout of the Exhibit Hall, distributing information
to potential exhibitors, and coordinating with exhibitors
who opt to attend. Additionally, the Exhibits Subcommittee
assists in the coordination of any special events occurring
in the Exhibits Hall, such as the Top Ops championship
round.
- Local Arrangements: The Local Arrangements
Subcommittee is responsible for working with the host
facilities to plan menus, guest/spouse programs, and other
special functions. This subcommittee also plans the golf
tournament and any technical tours that may be offered.
- Program: The Program Subcommittee
develops the conference sessions and schedule and coordinates
selection of technical abstracts. Beginning in 2003, abstracts
were selected by a blind judging process. The abstracts
were selected by 12 judges from different employment sectors
(e.g., utility, consultants, academia, etc.) and with
varying areas of expertise. The Program Subcommittee is
also responsible for identifying and inviting speakers
for special sessions, such as regulatory review and professional
development sessions.
For the latest information on this year's annual meeting
, visit our Conferences
& Seminars page. This page is updated throughout
the year with items such as the Call for Papers, exhibitor
sign-up, and online registration, as these become available.
If you are going to be presenting
at an upcoming conference, visit the speakers
page on the AWWA website for helpful tips and guidelines
on creating effective presentations. |
