2027 Joint Conference

 

2027 Joint Conference: Working Together To Protect Montana’s Water Resources
2027 Preconference sponsored by MSAWWA:  TBD

When: April 27-29, 2027

Where: Hilton Garden Inn Missoula

Address: 3720 North Reserve St. Missoula, MT  59808

Online: Check back later!

By phone: 406-532-5500

Block availability: A block of rooms will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn..  Please refer to code MSAWWA-MWEA Joint Conference.  Rooms are being held at the rate of $140.00 plus tax for a standard room.  The block will be released on (tbd) so be sure to get yours reserved!  The rate will be honored after the cutoff date, but only if rooms are available.

2027 Conference Information & Registration Forms: scroll down for Exhibitor Registration

  • Program Abstract Submission: The Call For Program Abstracts for the 2027 Conference is not yet open. Please check back later.  An email will go out to all members when submissions can be
  • The 2027 Preliminary Preconference & Joint Conference Program will be available here at a later date:
    Both of these programs are subject to change as details are finalized.
  • The Joint SYP Fresh Ideas Poster Competition Call For Abstracts is not yet open.  Check back later!

 

  • Attendee registration is not yet open.
    All registrations must be completed online.  Once you have submitted the form, you should receive a confirmation email.  If you are paying with debit or credit card and are routed to Paypal, then your submission went through.  If you are paying with a check, the address to send checks to is:  Joint Conference, PO Box 582, Seeley Lake, MT  59868.

    • Early bird deadline: TBD
    • Preconference Fee: $TBD (for attendance on Tuesday only)
    • Conference Fees: 
      • Early bird Member up to April 9th pricing for attendance (full day Wednesday and half day Thursday including all meals and activities) $TBD.
      • After April 9th Member pricing for attendance (full day Wednesday and half day Thursday including all meals and activities) $TBD
      • Early bird up to April 9th Non-member pricing for attendance (full day Wednesday and half day Thursday including all meals and activities) $TBD
      • After April 9th Non-member pricing for attendance (full day Wednesday and half day Thursday including all meals and activities)  $TBD
      • Life Member pricing for attendance (full day Wednesday and half day Thursday including all meals and activities) $60.00
      • First Time Attendee pricing for attendance (full day Wednesday and half day Thursday including all meals and activities) $175.00
      • Student pricing for attendance (includes all sessions/all days and lunches but does not include banquet ticket) $25.00
    • Why should you attend a Joint Conference?  In addition to earning CEUs/PDHs there are many reasons!  Click on the link to find out more.  Print it out an give to your employer if they need some “extra” convincing! 2026 Value of Conference flyer
    • CEC Information—Approximately 7 hours of training will be available for attendance at the preconference & approximately 10.5 hours of training will be available for attendance at the conference, with a possible additional 2 hours for attendance at the Thursday afternoon facility tours. Actual number of credit hours are awaiting MT DEQ approval. Additional information & CEC forms will be included in your registration packet at the conference.
    • All registrations must be submitted online.  Electronic payments by debit or credit card are accepted, or you can pay with a check. The link for more information and the registration form will be available here:  Check back later!
  • Exhibitors Booth & Sponsorship registration is not yet open!  An email will be sent to the contact address on file the day that registration opens.  If you are wondering if you are on that email list, please contact Robin Barnes at info@montanawater.org to verify.
    • Exhibitor set up will take place on Tuesday afternoon from 2pm to 5pm, followed by an Exhibitor sponsored Ice Breaker for all Exhibitors, Attendees and Speakers.
    • Exhibitors are asked to remain on-site until 6:30 pm on Wednesday of the conference.
    • Exhibitors are welcome to remain on-site through the conclusion of the conference at 1 pm on Thursday.
    • Sponsorship opportunity information will be included on the exhibitor registration forms for those that wish to help sponsor the conference but may not want to exhibit.
    • Please read the information available in the following link before registering: available when registration opens
    • The booth layout map will be available here and within the registration form.  Booths are assigned on a first come, first served basis as completed registrations forms are received.
    • ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED/SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.  Electronic payments by debit or credit card are accepted, or you can pay with a check. The link for more information and the registration form will be available here:  Check back later!

Don’t forget the Best Tap Water Taste Test & Operator Trivia Challenge that will take place on Thursday morning of the conference!  Bring a sample of your city/community water to enter the Taste Test and get your team of 4 to 5 ready for the Trivia Challenge! Contact Robin Matthews-Barnes at info@montanawater.org for more information.

Overview of the 2027 Preconference/Conference Schedule: The following schedule is tentative and subject to change at any time at the discretion of MSAWWA & MWEA

2027 MSAWWA Sponsored Preconference

Tuesday/April 27th
Theme:  TBD
Registration desk open 7 am to 5 pm.
Educational sessions 8 am to 5 pm.
Ice Breaker Reception 5:00 to 6:30 pm.

2027 Joint Conference

Wednesday/April 28th & Thursday/April 29th
Theme:  Working Together To Protect Montana’s Water Resources

AWWA Guest: TBD
WEF Guest: TBD

Wednesday Schedule:
Registration desk open 7 am to 5 pm
Educational sessions 8 am to 5 pm. General session 8 am to 11:30 am. Break out sessions in afternoon. Lunch provided.
Beer and wine reception 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Banquet & Awards 6:30 pm
Entertainment: TBD

Thursday Schedule:
Joint General Membership Meeting 7:30 am
Registration desk open 8 am to noon
Best Tap Water Taste Test & Operator Trivia Challenge during the break
Educational sessions 8 am to noon. Lunch provided.
Water/Wastewater Facility tours

Water For People Fundraiser:

Every year at the annual conference a fundraiser is held for the benefit of WFP. Please contact Carrie Gardner (WFP committee co-chair) at cgardner@greatwesteng.com or Keeley McBryde (WFP committee co-chair) at keeley.mcbryde@ae2s.com for more information.

Joint Scholarship Fund Raffle:

The Scholarship Committee will be heading up a raffle again at the conference to benefit the MSAWWA-MWEA Joint Scholarship Fund. The scholarship (s) is awarded each year to a qualified recipient (s) furthering their education in the water or wastewater fields of study. For more information please contact Co-Chairs Jackie Kuhl at jackie.kuhl@mt.gov or Greg Lukasik at glukasik@greatwesteng.com


Members wishing to obtain copies of presentations should contact the presenter directly, or contact Robin Matthews-Barnes for presenter contact information.