Discover solutions to the critical water infrastructure needs of the Great Lakes region





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September 19-21, 2023 | Kalamazoo, Michigan

30+ Presentations | 4 Tracks | Exhibitors | Networking | CECs

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Register for the Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference [ [link removed] ] by the September 11 registration deadline!

With less than a week to go before the registration deadline, now is the best time to secure your spot at the Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference. The target audience for this conference includes local drinking water and wastewater administrators and professional staff, planning officials, consultants, federal, state, and local governments, policy makers, and anyone in the Great Lakes region interested in this important water infrastructure work. 

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Join us and discover the latest on workforce development initiatives, funding opportunities, and other ""innovative solutions for your community."*

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Check out new sessions for Wednesday morning!

We'll kick off Wednesday morning with remarks from new Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director, Phil Roos followed by a panel discussion on *Benton Harbor: Working Together Toward Environmental Justice*. The morning plenary presentation on *Recent Observed and Projected Future Climatic Trends in Michigan* will be presented by Jeff Andresen, Professor and State Climatologist for Michigan from the Michigan State University Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences. Dr. Andresen will discuss these trends and their impact on infrastructure, particularly precipitation and water management.

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Conference Highlights

* *Two pre-conference workshops *on Sept. 19 on cybersecurity for the water sector and chemical storage and reporting for water and wastewater.
* *Networking opportunities *with hundreds of professionals from around the Great Lakes region, including federal, state, and local officials.
* *Exhibitors* of innovative technology." 
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* *Expert plenary speakers* putting solutions into place. 
* *Over 30 concurrent presentations* delivered by experts will cover key topics focused on funding and finance, drinking water systems and technology, wastewater, storm water, workforce, engagement, and other hot topics!
* *Continuing education credits for your professional development. *This conference will provide the following:
* Professional Engineers: up to 11 CEHs/PDHs
* Drinking Water: up to 1.1 CECs Managerial
* Wastewater: up to 0.8 CECs Managerial, 0.5 Technical, and 0.1 Other

Find inspiration and peer support by meeting fellow agents of change. Join hundreds of professionals in Kalamazoo to hear how many in the Great Lakes region are reinvesting in critical water infrastructure and share the floor with other key stakeholders who are committed to be part of the solution. 

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Registration fee: **$ 250*
*Registration deadline: September 11*

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*PROGRAM QUESTIONS:
*Matt Tomlinson: [email protected]*
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*SUBMISSION PROCESS QUESTIONS:*
Alana Berthold: [email protected]
Joel Roseberry: [email protected]

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Still accepting exhibitor registrations! 

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* Market your organization and technologies to highly targeted audiences focused on drinking water, stormwater or wastewater infrastructure. 
* Network and interact one-on-one with colleagues, including a Tuesday evening exhibitor networking reception. 
* Highlight your organization's logo and profile on the conference website for maximum web exposure.
* Attend educational sessions to learn the latest on Great Lakes water infrastructure solutions.


**Exhibitor Registration Fee: **$500* *
*(includes one 8' skirted table with pipe and drape and one full conference registration)*

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