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Monday, March 4, 2024
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
2024 Business Boot Camp (Additional Fee Applies)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
2024 Business Boot Camp (Additional Fee Applies)
Location: S331 A
Speaker:
John Frehse
– Ankura Consulting Group, LLC
Moderator:
Candice M. Wentling, MWS
– Certified Action
Panelist:
Ashley Green
– All About Water - Ecowater Systems
Panelist:
Lupe Ledezma
– Culligan Southwest
Business Boot Camp
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF Scientific Symposium (Additional Fee Applies)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF Scientific Symposium (Additional Fee Applies)
Location: S330 E
Speaker:
Kelly Smalling
– U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Speaker:
Paul Bradley, Ph.D.
– U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Speaker:
Sarah Meyer
– Enspired Technologies
Speaker:
Timothy Townsend, Ph.D., PE
Speaker:
Ashley Campbell, Esq.
– Sher Edling, LLP
Speaker:
Eva Velez
– U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Speaker:
Shannon Murphy
– Aquamor LLC
Speaker:
Andrew J. Whelton, PhD
– Purdue University
Speaker:
Dean Amhaus
– The Water Council
Speaker:
Joseph Jacangelo, Ph.D.
– Stantec
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Commercial/Industrial RO Sizing Workshop (Additional Fee Applies)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Commercial/Industrial RO Sizing Workshop (Additional Fee Applies)
Location: S330 C
Presenter:
Peter S. Cartwright, MWS, PE
– Cartwright Consulting Company
CE: .4
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Available for Purchase - Cubano Coffee
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Available for Purchase - Cubano Coffee
Location: S220 G Concourse
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration Open
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration Open
Location: South Concourse Level 2 Foyer
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Hub
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Hub
Location: South Concourse Level 2 Foyer
Sponsored By
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Strategic Staffing: Panel Insights on Acquiring and Retaining Top Talent
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Strategic Staffing: Panel Insights on Acquiring and Retaining Top Talent
Location: S310
Panelist:
Julie Hietala
– Packard Culligan
Panelist:
Candice M. Wentling, MWS
– Certified Action
General Session
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Break
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Break
Sponsored By
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Business Spotlight: Canature - Problem Water and Real World Solutions
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Business Spotlight: Canature - Problem Water and Real World Solutions
Location: S330 D
Co-Presenter:
Tim Lawson, CWS
– Canature WaterGroup USA
Co-Presenter:
Eric Moroz
– Canature WaterGroup
Business Spotlights
Sponsored By
CE: .1
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Debunking POU RO Myths
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Debunking POU RO Myths
Location: S330 E
Presenter:
Peter S. Cartwright, MWS, PE
– Cartwright Consulting Company
Moderator:
Toni Schindler
– Aquatek Water Conditioning
Introductory Treatment Topics
CE: .1
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
International Section
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
International Section
Location: S230 D
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Intro to Business Structuring for Commercial Industrial
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Intro to Business Structuring for Commercial Industrial
Location: S330 A
Speaker:
Mike McGowan, MWS (he/him/his)
– McGowan Water Conditioning Inc
Business Operations
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Training your Sales Team to Create Self Generated Leads
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Training your Sales Team to Create Self Generated Leads
Location: S330 G
Speaker:
Jennifer Smith, CWS
– ResinTech - Aries FilterWorks
Business Operations
9:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
WQA Board of Directors Meeting (By Invitation)
9:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
WQA Board of Directors Meeting (By Invitation)
Location: S230 F
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Profits and Retention by Developing your Technicians
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Profits and Retention by Developing your Technicians
Location: S330 C
Speaker:
Lydia Brewster (she/her/hers)
– Aqua Clear Water Systems
Business Operations
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
H
2
S: What's That Smell?
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
H
2
S: What's That Smell?
Location: S330 E
Presenter:
Michael D. Heatwole, MWS (he/him/his)
– A O Smith North American Water Treatment Water-Right/Masters
Moderator:
Toni Schindler
– Aquatek Water Conditioning
Introductory Treatment Topics
CE: .1
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Understanding the Opportunities and the Hurdles to Treating Lead in Schools
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Understanding the Opportunities and the Hurdles to Treating Lead in Schools
Location: S330 A
Co-Presenter:
Cliff L. Fasnacht, MWS
– Pacific Purification Inc
Co-Presenter:
Jordan Kari
– Water Quality Association
Co-Presenter:
Eric Yeggy, MWS
– Water Quality Association
Treatment Topics
CE: .1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF Hold
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF and World Water Film Festival Present:
Sludge
- A Documentary Film | Sponsored by: Retego Labs
Location: S330 G
Speaker:
Les Merrill
WQRF
CE: 0.1
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch Available for Purchase
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch Available for Purchase
Location: South Exhibit Hall B - Pre Function Space
11:00 AM – 11:25 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Water Quality in the WELL Building Standard: Parameters, Impact, Opportunities and Challenges.
11:00 AM – 11:25 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Water Quality in the WELL Building Standard: Parameters, Impact, Opportunities and Challenges.
Location: S330 D
Presenter:
Rodolfo Perez, PhD
– International WELL Building Institute
Advanced Treatment Topics
CE: .05
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Business to DI For
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Business to DI For
Location: S330 C
Presenter:
Frank DeSilva
– ResinTech, Inc.
Moderator:
Toni Schindler
– Aquatek Water Conditioning
Advanced Treatment Topics
CE: .1
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
PFAS Removal, Whole House Point of Entry Case Study Update After 2 years in Service
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
PFAS Removal, Whole House Point of Entry Case Study Update After 2 years in Service
Location: S330 E
Co-Presenter:
Larry Gottlieb (he/him/his)
– ResinTech, Inc.
Co-Presenter:
Jim VanderHorn, MWS
– The Jayson Company
Moderator:
William S. Siegmund, MWS
– Pure Water Works, Inc.
Advanced Treatment Topics
CE: .1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF: Research Updates and Poster Presentations
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF: Research Updates and Poster Presentations
Location: S330 G
Speaker:
Kayla Heriaud (she/her/hers)
– Water Quality Research Foundation
Speaker:
Chantaly Villalona
– Virginia Tech
Speaker:
Fatemeh Asadi Zeidabadi
– University of British Columbia (UBC)
WQRF
CE: 0.1
11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Manufacturer/Supplier Section
11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Manufacturer/Supplier Section
Location: S330 A
Moderator:
Sam Karge
– A.O. Smith
Panelist:
Mike Dragoo
– Clack Corporation
Panelist:
Judd Larned
– Culligan International Company
Panelist:
Mike Smith
– Jacobi Carbons, Inc.
Panelist:
Emma Hughes
Moderator:
Sean Caughron
– Chester Paul Company
Business Operations
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM
East Coast USA Time
Water - Biosecurity and Disinfection
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM
East Coast USA Time
Water - Biosecurity and Disinfection
Location: S330 D
Presenter:
Philip Olsen
– WaterThinkTank, LLC Midwest Water Engineering, LLC
Advanced Treatment Topics
CE: .05
12:30 PM – 12:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
WQA and WQRF Volunteer Kick-Off
12:30 PM – 12:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
WQA and WQRF Volunteer Kick-Off
Location: S230 B
1:00 PM – 1:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thermal Destruction of PFAS During Full-Scale Reactivation of Granular Activated Carbon
1:00 PM – 1:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thermal Destruction of PFAS During Full-Scale Reactivation of Granular Activated Carbon
Location: S330 E
Presenter:
Angela Rodriguez, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Calgon Carbon Corporation
Moderator:
William S. Siegmund, MWS
– Pure Water Works, Inc.
Advanced Treatment Topics
CE: .05
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Government Affairs Committee
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Government Affairs Committee
Location: S230 D
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Mastering the Art of Marketing: Expert Panel
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Mastering the Art of Marketing: Expert Panel
Location: S330 A
Panelist:
Bill McGraw
– Quality Home Products
Moderator:
Amanda Crangle
– Lamplight Digital Media
Business Operations
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Secret to Ice Machine Water Treatments
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Secret to Ice Machine Water Treatment
Location: S330 C
Presenter:
Cang Li, PhD
– Kinetico Incorporated
Moderator:
Matthew Mahany, MWS
– Soft Water Specialists LLC
Treatment Topics
CE: .05
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Water Testing Workshop
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Water Testing Workshop
Location: S330 G
Presenter:
Marianne Metzger
– Resintech Inc
Moderator:
Jason Jackson
– Fleming College / CWQA
Introductory Treatment Topics
CE: .1
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF Research Tools for Kitchen Table Talks
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF Research Tools for Kitchen Table Talks
Location: S330 D
Speaker:
Jennifer Smith, CWS
– ResinTech - Aries FilterWorks
WQRF
CE: .1
1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Dealer Section
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Dealer Section
Location: S230 B
Moderator:
Justin Brazelton
Moderator:
Jason Chapman, MWS
– Quality Water Solutions, Inc.
Presenter:
Jonathan L. Lewis
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Commercial/Industrial 101
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Commercial/Industrial 101
Location: S330 A
Panelist:
Frank DeSilva
– ResinTech, Inc.
Panelist:
Cliff L. Fasnacht, MWS
– Pacific Purification Inc
Panelist:
William Jefferis, CWS
– Freeman Water Treatment
Introductory Treatment Topics
CE: .1
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Drinking Water Treatment - A Zero Liquid Discharge Design
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Drinking Water Treatment - A Zero Liquid Discharge Design
Location: S330 D
Presenter:
Peter S. Cartwright, MWS, PE
– Cartwright Consulting Company
Advanced Treatment Topics
CE: .1
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Emerging Contaminants
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Emerging Contaminants
Location: S330 G
Presenter:
Richard A. Mest
– AO Smith
Moderator:
Jason Jackson
– Fleming College / CWQA
Treatment Topics
CE: .1
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Industry Research Committee
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Industry Research Committee
Location: S230 F
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Teardown & Servicing 1 1/2" Twin Tank Control Valve
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Business Spotlight: Teardown & Servicing 1 1/2" Twin Tank Control Valve
Location: S330 C
Speaker:
Douglas Haring, MWS, CI, CWR
– Clack Corporation
Business Spotlights
Sponsored By
CE: .1
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
This Water Is Terrible! Fix It!
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
This Water Is Terrible! Fix It!
Location: S330 E
Co-Presenter:
Paul Friot, MWS, CI, CST, CWR
– Get Water Answers
Co-Presenter:
Kelly Thompson, MWS, CI
– Moti-Vitality
Introductory Treatment Topics
CE: .1
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Keynote Session
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Keynote Session
Location: S310
Speaker:
Kyle Scheele
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Available for Purchase - Cubano Cafe
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Available for Purchase - Cubano Cafe
Location: S220 G Concourse
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration Open
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration Open
Location: South Concourse Level 2 Foyer
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Hub
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Hub
Location: South Concourse Level 2 Foyer
Sponsored By
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Fools Rush In - Cleaning Up After Disasters
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Fools Rush In - Cleaning Up After Disasters
Location: S310
Presenter:
Andrew J. Whelton, PhD
– Purdue University
General Session
CE: .1
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Break
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Break
Sponsored By
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Joint RISE & THRIVE Advisory Councils
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Joint RISE & THRIVE Advisory Councils
Location: S230 B
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Manganese-Little Understood Problem
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Manganese-Little Understood Problem
Location: S330 A
Presenter:
Michael D. Heatwole, MWS (he/him/his)
– A O Smith North American Water Treatment Water-Right/Masters
Moderator:
Matthew Mahany, MWS
– Soft Water Specialists LLC
Introductory Treatment Topics
CE: .1
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Multi-tank Progressive Systems for Residential & Commercial Applications
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Multi-tank Progressive Systems for Residential & Commercial Applications
Location: S330 E
Presenter:
Vincent M. Kent, CWS, CI
Treatment Topics
CE: .1
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Tear Down the Silos: Tap Into Talent
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Tear Down the Silos: Tap Into Talent
Location: S330 G
Speaker:
Candice M. Wentling, MWS
– Certified Action
Business Operations
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Cost of Risk: Insurance & Liability
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Cost of Risk: Insurance & Liability
Location: S330 D
Presenter:
David Rumsey
– BCSP, National Alliance
Co-Presenter:
Michael Herman
Business Operations
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Water Sciences Think Tank Advisory Council
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Water Sciences Think Tank Advisory Council
Location: S230 D
CE: .1
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Well Disinfection
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Well Disinfection
Location: S330 C
Presenter:
Cliff L. Fasnacht, MWS
– Pacific Purification Inc
Moderator:
Jason Jackson
– Fleming College / CWQA
Advanced Treatment Topics
CE: .1
9:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF Board Meeting (By Invitation)
9:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF Board Meeting (By Invitation)
Location: S230 F
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Get a Grip on Your Business
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Get a Grip on Your Business
Location: S330 D
Speaker:
Jarrett Thomas
– EOS Worldwide
Business Operations
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Key Information for POE System Sizing
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Key Information for POE System Sizing
Location: S330 G
Presenter:
Paul Friot, MWS, CI, CST, CWR
– Get Water Answers
Introductory Treatment Topics
CE: .1
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Market Trends in the Water Treatment Industry
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Market Trends in the Water Treatment Industry
Location: S330 C
Presenter:
Claudia Milliron (she/her/hers)
– Kinetico Incorporated
Co-Presenter:
Beth Allison
Business Operations
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating the Unknown: Applying Treatment with Limited Information
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating the Unknown: Applying Treatment with Limited Information
Location: S330 E
Presenter:
Justin Mest, CWS
– A.O. Smith NAWT Engineering
Advanced Treatment Topics
CE: .1
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
State & Regional WQAs Section
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
State & Regional WQAs Section
Location: S230 D
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Water Quality, Water Conservation and Energy Conservation Goals for Potable Water Systems
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Water Quality, Water Conservation and Energy Conservation Goals for Potable Water Systems
Location: S330 A
Presenter:
Tim Bartrand, PhD
Panelist:
Andrew J. Whelton, PhD
– Purdue University
Panelist:
Eric Yeggy, MWS
– Water Quality Association
Panelist:
Toritseju Omaghomi, PhD
– IAPMO
Moderator:
Jason Jackson
– Fleming College / CWQA
Treatment Topics
CE: .1
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
WIN Advisory Council
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
WIN Advisory Council
Location: S230 B
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exposition Hall Open
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exposition Hall Open
Location: South Exhibit Hall B
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch Available for Purchase
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch Available for Purchase
Location: South Exhibit Hall B
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Business Opportunities In China’s Water Market
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Business Opportunities In China’s Water Market
Location: WQA Central, Booth 735
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF Research Advisory Committee (By Invitation)
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
WQRF Research Advisory Committee (By Invitation)
Location: S230 D
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Networking Reception
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Networking Reception
Location: South Concourse Level 2 Foyer
Sponsored By
Thursday, March 7, 2024
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bag Check Available
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bag Check Available
Location: S230 H
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Available for Purchase - Cubano Cafe
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Available for Purchase - Cubano Cafe
Location: S220 G Concourse
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration Open
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration Open
Location: South Concourse Level 2 Foyer
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Hub
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Hub
Location: South Concourse Level 2 Foyer
Sponsored By
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Future Flow: Exploring AI Opportunities in Marketing
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Future Flow: Exploring AI Opportunities in Marketing
Location: S310
Moderator:
Sue Gleason
– Charger Water
Panelist:
Data Dale Filhaber
– Dataman Group Direct - WaterProspects.com
Panelist:
Cody Sweet
– Lamplight Digital Media
General Session
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Break
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Break
Sponsored By
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exposition Hall Open
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exposition Hall Open
Location: South Exhibit Hall B
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Professional Certification and Training Committee Meeting
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Professional Certification and Training Committee Meeting
Location: S230 D
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch Available for Purchase
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch Available for Purchase
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