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The VA AWWA Plant Operations Committee proudly announces the 26th Annual Plant Operators Conference to be held May 6-8, 2026 in Virginia Beach, VA. This conference is dedicated to promoting education and training, increasing performance and fostering communication among waterworks operators, maintenance and management personnel. Attendance is recommended for waterworks operators of both small and large groundwater and surface water systems. Come match wits against fellow operators in the Top Ops Competition or cheer for your favorites.

Join the VA AWWA Plant Operations Committee and your colleagues for this favorite educational and networking event!

Expected Credits: 10 CECs for Professional Engineers/ 10 CPEs for Water Operators (*=Management Credits)

 

💧Agenda (Please check back for more details as they become available)  

  • Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Roundtable Discussions and Drinks/ Appetizers)
  • Thursday 7:30 am- 2:00 pm (Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Educational Sessions, Exhibitor Showcase)
  • Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm (Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Educational Sessions)

 

💧Hotel Reservations- Attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations.

Use this booking link to access the discounted room rate of $124/night through April 15th or until the group block is sold-out. You may contact the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront directly by calling 757-213-3000.

 

💧Day and Overnight Parking

Overnight parking in the parking garage is $25/night for hotel guests. Valet parking is available for $30/day. Complimentary valet parking is available for day guests. Day guests who pull a ticket in the hotel garage will not be compensated. You will find that these prices are competitive with other parking options in the Virginia Beach oceanfront area. 

💧Exhibitors/ Sponsors-NEW! Exhibitor Invitation

💧Financial Assistance- We want YOU there! Apply today for a One AWWA Operator Scholarship

 

💧Top Ops Competition- Download the flyer. Watch this VIDEO for more info. Use Passcode: TopOps2024*

The purpose of this event is to showcase the depth and breadth of knowledge held by water operators.  The AWWA Top Ops Competition is a competitive, question-and-answer tournament where a moderator asks a broad range of technical questions to the participating teams, and they have limited time to answer. During the Plant Operations Conference, a competition is held to find the Top Operators in Virginia to represent the Virginia Section at the AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE).  

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Register By April 15th at 5 pm for Discounted Prices! 

 
Full Conference
  • AWWA Member Rate - $250 ($275)
  • Non-Member Rate - $333 ($363)
  • Retiree - $75 ($95)
  • Student - Free! ($25)
Single Day
  • AWWA Member Rate - $140 ($223)
  • Non-Member Rate - $223 ($363)
  • Retiree - Early Bird - $45 ($65)
  • Roundtable Discussion only - $40 ($60)
 
 
Cancellations: Please view our Cancellation and Refund policy   
 
 
 

                                      

                                               
            
 
 

 

 

Where
Hilton Garden Inn- Virginia Beach Oceanfront
3315 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
United States of America
Organizers
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Cynthia Barnes
cynthia.barnes@vaawwa.org
434.238.5131

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James Morris
jamie.morris@westernvawater.org