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Watercon 2026

April 14-16  |  Peoria, Illinois  | 

Registration

A Total Water Experience!

WATERCON covers all urban waters; drinking water, storm water management,
wastewater and reuse. All technical sessions qualify for water operator and/or
wastewater renewal training credit and engineering professional development hours.
Up to 14 hours of education, access to over 200 exhibitors and networking events!

WATERCON 2026 Registration
Online registration for WATERCON 2026 is NOW OPEN! 

 

Type Description Price
Full Conference

Full access to all Education, Exhibit Hall Hours, and Social Events. Up to 19.25 hours of education available.

$475/$600
ONE DAY
Tuesday
WATERCON on Tuesday, April 14
The conference begins with pre-conference workshops, exhibit hall, Opening General Session and Section Celebration.  Lunch & Reception included. NOTE: This registration is for TUESDAY ONLY.
$125/$175

ONE DAY
Wednesday

WATERCON on Wednesday, April 15
You'll have access to our full educational calendar, exhibit hall (all day!), committee lunches, Meet the IEPA, and more! Lunch & Reception included. NOTE: This registration is for WEDNESDAY ONLY.

$225/$275
Operator
Day
Operator Day on Wednesday, April 15
Participate in water or wastewater educational offerings (up to 4.75 hours of credit!). You'll also have access to our exhibit hall, Meet the IEPA, and events.  Lunch & Reception included.   NOTE: This registration is for Operators only. WEDNESDAY ONLY.
 $150/$200

ONE DAY
Thursday

WATERCON on Thursday, April 16
You'll have access to our full educational calendar, exhibit hall (closes at 12pm!), and Closing General Session. Lunch is included. NOTE: This registration is for THURSDAY ONLY.

$125/$175

Student/
Retiree

REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Full access to education, events & exhibit hall Monday-Wednesday. Students and retirees receive an additional discount to one day registrations.  Looking for a one-day pass?  Click on the one day registration to see your discount. You must be signed in under your Student/Retiree membership.

$250/$300
Exhibitor

Registration is for one exhibitor personnel for WATERCON 2026.  Includes lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All exhibitor personnel must be registered for a particular booth. Badges must be worn and visible at all times. Exhibitor registrations are valid for one person only and cannot be shared or transferred to another individual. Registrations can be transferred to another person by contacting heather@isawwa.org prior to 04/01/2026. This does not include attendance at educational sessions. You must purchase a full conference registration to receive educational credits.

$250/$300

Conference Schedule 

The WATERCON 2026 schedule at a glance coming soon.

WATERCON 2026 Event Schedule and Education Sessions by Day will be available in 2026.

Hotel Info

WATERCON 2026 Hotel Options and Links
Rooms available Monday, April 13 – Thursday, April 16

All hotels listed below offer a breakfast option included with your room rate.

Book by March 12 to receive WATERCON discounted prices.

Four Points by Sheraton
$139 USD per night plus applicable taxes and fees
500 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria
Booking Link
Parking is available across the street at a nearby garage for an additional cost.

Staybridge Suites
$129 USD per night plus applicable taxes and fees
300 West Romeo B Garrett Avenue, Peoria
Booking Link
Free parking

Courtyard by Marriott
$192 USD per night plus daily parking fee and applicable taxes and fees
533 Main Street, Peoria
Booking Link
Parking onsite, $15 per day

Pere Marquette
$192 USD per night plus daily parking fee and applicable taxes and fees
501 Main Street, Peoria
Booking Link
Parking onsite, $15 per day

Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Peoria
$139 USD per night plus applicable taxes and fees
1100 Bass Pro Drive, East Peoria
Booking Link
Free parking

Residence Inn East Peoria
$154 USD per night plus applicable taxes and fees
201 Eastlight Court, East Peoria
Booking Link
Free parking

Holiday Inn & Suites East Peoria
$159 USD per night plus applicable taxes and fees
101 Holiday Street, East Peoria
Booking Link
Free parking

Volunteer Info

Looking for volunteer opportunities at WATERCON? We need YOU to make WATERCON a success. Sign ups will be available in mid-December.


ISAWWA Policies

WATERCON 2026 On-Site COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines MUST BE FOLLOWED

ISAWWA COVID-19 Waiver of Liability and
Hold Harmless Agreement

WATERCON 2026 Registration Policies

All attendees will abide by the ISAWWA Policies and Procedures.

* * * Cancellation Info * * *

ISAWWA must receive cancellations in writing. Phone cancellations are not accepted. All cancellations dated by 03/01/26 will receive a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee. Beginning 03/01/26, cancellations will not be refunded; however, substitute registrants are welcome up to, April 1, 2026Substitutions AFTER April 1 receive a $50 administrative fee.