About 2022 KY/TN Water Professionals Conference WPC22
Each year, the Kentucky/Tennessee Section of the American Water Works Association (KY/TN Section AWWA) and the Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee (CWP-KT) join forces to present the largest conference in Kentucky and Tennessee for water professionals, the 2022 KY/TN Water Professionals Conference (WPC22). Join us this year in Lexington, KY, for unparalleled content, networking experiences, hands-on professional development, and more!
Reasons To Attend
Top 10 Reasons To Attend WPC22
- Over 175 technical sessions presented by top thought leaders and professionals in our industry
- The opportunity to earn countless CEUs (including PDH, WW, DW, and TNUB)
- Two local plant tour offerings
- Two in-depth workshops featuring deep dives into Clean Water and Drinking Water topics
- A special Young Professionals track, keynote, and social event
- Our signature Member Celebration – a huge hit every year!
- Three acclaimed competitions to join in or cheer on in our Exhibit Hall
- Seated meal programs (breakfasts and lunch) to celebrate our award winners from AWWA and CWP
- Over 14 hours of Exhibit Hall time to meet with our stellar assembly of industry partners, giving you the chance to learn more about the tools, technologies, resources, and services you need to perform at your best
- Phenomenal networking opportunities during our breaks, ice cream socials, conference meals, and evening events
Schedule-At-A-Glance
WPC offers invaluable opportunities for continuing education through our interactive plant tours, thought-leadership-inspired technical sessions, and in-depth workshops. In addition, we build in lots of time into our agenda for networking, social events (like our annual Member Celebration), and community outreach. Spanning four days, our program has something for everyone!
Sunday, July 17
Sunday Highlight: Plant Tours
We’ll offer two options to gain an insider’s perspective on a local facility. Look for more details coming soon! Transportation is included, and each plant tour will offer a minimum of 2 credit hours.
| 11:30am – 6:00pm | Registration Open |
| 11:30am – 4:00pm | Exhibitor Move-in |
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | CWP-KT Board Meeting |
| 10:00am – 1:00pm | KY/TN Section AWWA Board Meeting |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Water for Life Community Event |
| 1:00pm – 4:30pm | Plant Tours |
| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Invitation Only Utility Leadership Forum |
| 5:00pm-7:00pm | Meet & Greet Reception in Exhibit Hall |
Monday, July 18
Monday Highlight: Next Round
Following the success of the Next Round program at our past two conferences, we’re already brewing up plans to bring Next Round to craft breweries in Lexington. More info to come!
| 7:00am – 5:00pm | Registration Open |
| 7:00am – 9:00am | Sponsored Coffee Bar |
| 8:00am – 10:00am | Welcome Breakfast/Opening Session |
| 9:30am – 12:00pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 10:30am – 12:00pm | Technical Sessions |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Awards Luncheon |
| 1:00pm – 6:30pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Technical Sessions |
| 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Ice Cream Social |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Competitions |
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Cocktail Hour in Exhibit Hall |
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Next Round Tasting |
Tuesday, July 19
Tuesday Highlight: YP Events
We dedicate time on Tuesday afternoon for our signature Student and Young Professional sessions – in fact, it’s YP Day all day! Of course, all are welcome, and we wrap up with our YP Social.
| 7:00am – 2:00pm | Registration Open |
| 7:00am – 9:00am | Sponsored Coffee Bar |
| 7:00am – 8:30am | Awards Breakfast |
| 8:00am-1:30pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Student Poster Competition |
| 8:45am – 12:00pm | Technical Sessions |
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm – 4:45pm | Technical Sessions |
| 1:30pm – 4:45pm | YP/Student Sessions |
| 1:30pm – 4:00pm | Exhibitor Move-Out |
| 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Ice Cream Social |
| 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Social Hour Hosted by YPs-All Are Welcome! |
| 6:00pm – 10:00pm | Member Celebration Ticket Required |
Wednesday, July 20
Wednesday Highlight: Workshops
We conclude WPC22 with two extensive, in-depth studies into local projects – one focusing on drinking water, and one focusing on clean water. Topics are to be announced soon.
| 7:30am Check-in / 8:30am Scramble | Charity Golf Tournament |
| 7:30am – 8:30am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30am – 10:00am | Diversity & Inclusion Networking Event |
| 8:30am – 12:00pm | Host Utility Workshops |
Link for more information or to register for the event:
https://web.cvent.com/event/1e847845-7400-4354-8f51-87e458436c52/summary