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Watercon 2026

April 14-16  |  Peoria, Illinois  | 

Presenters

PRESENT AT WATERCON

2026 submissions will be open September 1 through October 15, 2025

Submit HERE.

The WATERCON 2026 theme will be announced soon.  Stay Tuned!

We are looking for speakers to provide us with a total look at our industry!   We want a variety of drinking water, waste water, total water, leadership, public perception, small systems, operator focused and more sessions.

The majority of sessions are 30 minutes, but 45 and 60 minute sessions are acceptable.

A Leadership Lounge will feature professional development opportunities.  Be creative and consider submitting an engaging session!  All speakers and panelists must be identified to be considered.

NEW in 2025:  Vendor Stage.  All WATERCON exhibitors are encouraged to submit a session for consideration on the vendor stage.  The stage is within the Exhibit Hall.

 

Benefits Of Presenting

  • Free member rate registration for day of presenting or discount for full conference registration for up to 2 people per 30-minute presentation.
  • Share your expertise with our water and wastewater colleagues.
  • Connect with all attendees via the ISAWWA app.
  • Access to a Speaker Lounge on the day of your presentation.

How Your Presentation Will Be Selected

A team of evaluators will blindly review your session submittal and score it against the following criteria:
Value, familiarity with the topic, and difference from previously presented topics.


Session Submission are NOW OPEN until October 15, 2025.  Click HERE.

Participants Info

*Returning in 2026! Vendor Stage*

A Vendor Stage will be positioned on the showroom floor and vendors will be required to submit abstracts for CEU credits.  This opportunity will give vendors a chance to showcase their products/services in a unique way.  Each presentation will be 30 minutes and MUST submit an abstract during the September 1- October 15 deadline.  

Tips for Presenting

Participants at WATERCON are especially interested in case studies, utility presentations, panel discussions, hands-on workshops and operator study workshops. Submissions that appear to be commercial may be rejected.

Submission Steps
  • Submit online information by October 15, 2025.
  • All sessions will be checked online for copyright infringement
  • Provide all requested information
  • Upload your presentation by mid-February
  • Responsibilities and deadlines will be shared with selected speakers.
Become a Moderator or Reviewer
  • Sign up to review abstracts this Fall. Reviewers are needed in late October - early November. 
  • Moderator Opportunities will be shared in January.