August 26-27, 2026  |  Abbington Distinctive Banquets  |  Glen Ellyn, Illinois

About the Conference: Water Works 360 is a premier 2-day educational conference designed to explore the latest innovations, challenges, and best practices in water and wastewater management. This event brings together operator professionals, experts, and industry leaders from across Illinois to share knowledge, collaborate, and foster advancements in water treatment, infrastructure, and sustainability.

Through a comprehensive program of workshops, panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations, Water Works 360 covers every aspect of the water lifecycle— from source management and treatment to distribution and wastewater recovery. Attendees will gain valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies, regulatory developments, and strategies to address the growing demand for clean water and efficient wastewater systems.

Whether you're a utility operator, engineer, researcher, or policymaker, Water Works 360 offers a unique platform for networking, professional development, and the exchange of innovative solutions for the water industry’s most pressing issues.

Water Works 360 Education Tracks Include:

Drinking Water | Water Distribution Operations

Wastewater Operations | Sewer Collections

Source Water

Water Reuse | Stormwater | Total Water

Water Efficiency

Technology

Safety Education

CEU TYPE: Dual Credit, Drinking Water, and Wastewater Technical

 
Agenda can be found HERE

CHECK-IN & HOURS: The conference will start each day at 8:30 am and conclude at 3:00 pm. Earn up to 12 Professional Development Hours (PDH's) for engineers or 12 Renewal Training Credit (RTC) hours for operators for attending the entire conference or 6 hours for attending one day. 

COST :

Includes light breakfast and lunch. 

Join AWWA and ISAWWA TODAY and save on your conference registration!  Learn more at www.awwa.org/join or contact Amanda Aderholt, Membership & Executive Assistant. Operator memberships are $89 and include FREE webinars throughout the year!

EXHIBITOR RATES : 

Exhibit booths are limited to 21 indoor and 8 outdoor on August 27 only. These will be given on a "first registered first served basis". There will be no table skirts available. Electricity is not available. 

Exhibitors will set up on August 27th morning.  Lunch is a dedicated time for exhibitor demonstrations.  Exhibitors may break down after the afternoon break.

Pricing below includes one exhibitor registration, All other personnel will be an additional cost.  Exhibitors will receive coffee, light breakfast and lunch.   This does not include educational credits.  If you are attending the courses for credit, you will need to register as an attendee.