Water Infrastructure Conference
August 30-September 2, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
Water Infrastructure Conference
Prepare to Bring Your Water Infrastructure into the Future
Discover the latest insights on how your water system can deploy artificial intelligence, improve asset management, compile a lead service line inventory, and so much more!
Three reasons you will not want to miss WIC:
- You need the best possible infrastructure. Learn cost-effective ways to manage aging infrastructure, control water loss, and protect critical infrastructure.
- Your community depends on you. Excellent water infrastructure is essential for communities to thrive.
- Regional resilience. Learn how a Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) can strengthen mutual aid efforts across your region.
Registration is Open
Registration for the 2026 Water Infrastructure Conference is now open! Sign up before August 7 for early-bird rates.
2026 Dates & Location:
August 30 – September 2, 2026
JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel
Indianapolis, Indiana
Who Attends the Water Infrastructure Conference?
Managers: Utility processes and facilities
Directors: Utility engineering, planning, and construction
Engineers: Emergency response, SCADA, etc.
Decision-makers: Capital projects, systems (collection, distribution, and dual-distribution)
Consultants: Treatment plant operations, pipeline rehabilitation, security, etc.
Operators and maintenance personnel
Young Professionals
Computer/process control systems professionals
Project managers and Technical practice leaders
Security specialists
Professional Program
Featuring tracks of sessions on distribution system improvements, intelligent water technology, investing in the water utility, securing the water sector, and more.
The 2026 program will be released this summer.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshops provide in-depth, hands-on comprehensive learning opportunities. Workshop registrations do require a separate fee during the registration process.
PCW01 – AI in Action: A Workshop for Water Utility Professionals
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
$295.00 Member Rate
This hands-on workshop is tailored for water utility professionals seeking to build practical skills with emerging AI tools that enhance productivity. Through real-world examples, such as pump performance analysis, demand patterns, and hydraulic modeling, participants will explore how AI can be applied directly everyday tasks.
PCW02 – Cyber-Physical Incidents: A Serious Game for Water Utilities
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
$165.00 Member Rate
See how cyber incidents turn into real operational and physical impacts at water utilities. This half-day, facilitator-led serious game workshop places participants in realistic scenarios where utility size, limited resources, and attacker sophistication force tough decisions – building insight into coordination, communication, and decision-making under pressure.
PCW03 – Asset Management Done Right
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 1:00-5:00 p.m.
$165.00 Member Rate
A hands-on asset management workshop designed for utilities and public works teams seeking to strengthen maintenance, planning, and capital decision-making. Learn how data, field tools, and modern processes improve service levels, compliance, and long-term funding. Participants will apply concepts directly using mobile asset tools in a real-world setting.
Facility Tour
Stay tuned for 2026 facility tour news.
Certificates of Completion
AWWA will provide Certificates of Completion for sessions and workshops. Use the conference mobile app to track your session attendance by entering check-in and check-out codes at the beginning and conclusion of each session.
Important Note: All approvals are at the discretion of your licensing agency, and a Certificate of Completion does not guarantee that your agency will award you credit. It is the individual’s responsibility to contact the licensing agency to confirm that the education program is acceptable for continuing education credit. Visit awwa.org/credits to learn more.
Please allow 30 days for certificate processing time. For login assistance, call 800.926.7337 or email service@awwa.org. For certificate discrepancies or continuing education questions, email EducationServices@awwa.org.
Learn More about continuing education at AWWA
2025 Information for licensed operators: WIC 2025 was pre-approved in Florida, Illinois, and Colorado. Acceptance will vary in additional states – please contact your agency directly or email us at EducationServices@awwa.org for feasibility in your location.
Mobile App
Download the app “AWWA Events” from your app store.
Login to the app using your last name and the number under your barcode on registration confirmation email and onsite badge. See additional tips and tutorials at the link below!
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Explore Services & Technology
Be sure to complete your conference experience by visiting the Exhibit Hall. Explore services and technologies on the forefront of today’s water infrastructure solutions. Conference lunches, breaks, and networking receptions all happen in the exposition.
Benefits of Exhibiting
The WIC exhibit hall is your company’s opportunity to connect directly with a qualified, highly-engaged audience that is gathered to focus on the infrastructure needs of today’s water sector. Your exhibit booth can build brand awareness, foster relationships, and generate leads.
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Companies Starting with 0-9 and A-I
Donna Walstrom — Sales Manager
303.734.3601
720.829.7851
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Supporting Water Infrastructure
A conference sponsorship can build brand awareness, foster relationships, and generate leads.
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Contact Us
Companies starting with 0-9 and A-I
Donna Walstrom — Sales Manager
303.734.3601
720.829.7851
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Information for Current Exhibitors
Access the Exhibitor Hub (link coming soon) to order show services, register your booth staff, edit your company description, and more!
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JW Marriott Indianapolis
10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
As one of the largest JW Marriott’s in the world and recognized by Conde Nast as a Top Midwest hotel, welcome to JW Marriott Indianapolis. Located in central downtown, with extensive meeting facilities and near White River State Park, the hotel is the perfect location to bring AWWA attendees together. After a full day of programming, enjoy dinner and drinks at High Velocity, the city’s top-rated sports bar. Recharge in luxury with modern guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows providing panoramic views of the Indianapolis skyline.
Hotel Reservations
Indianapolis is ready to welcome the 2026 Water Infrastructure Conference & Exposition! All conference events will take place at the JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel.
Book your room by August 9 for the $219 group rate (or when block fills, whichever is first).
Alert: AWWA is aware of multiple unauthorized organizations contacting attendees to solicit hotel rooms. For your protection, reserve hotel accommodations using only the link provided by AWWA. Reservations made through any other housing services company cannot be guaranteed by AWWA and could result in hidden charges, unusual restrictions, or incorrect hotel placement. You may report fraudulent activity to awwaconferences@awwa.org.
Presenter Resources
The 2026 Call for Abstracts has closed.
Acceptance notifications will be sent in late April 2026.
The speaker portal and important presenter deadlines will be available here in May 2026.
Visit AWWA’s Presentation Guide for Water Professionals page for additional guidelines, responsibilities, and best practices to aid in preparing your presentation.
If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Education Services at EducationServices@awwa.org.
“WIC provided an atmosphere open to intellectual exchange and knowledge transfer across water infrastructure disciplinary boundaries.”
WIC21 Attendee
“WIC brought me up-to-speed on the latest data use methods, condition assessment techniques, and rehabilitation efforts currently going on in the industry.”
Brent Johnson, CDM Smith
“Attending the AWWA Water Infrastructure Conference and Exposition was an eye-opening experience. I’ve recognized the significance of data-driven approach in operational improvements and capital planning.”
WIC Attendee
“Perfect size conference to be able to network with colleagues, learn something new and interact with vendors without feeling like you missed out on an opportunity like some of the larger conferences.”
WIC Attendee
“I saw a lot of new connections being made throughout the four days I was there and heard some wonderful stories of people rolling up their sleeves, going without sleep, and working hard to keep the water flowing to their consumers. I’m so grateful to work with these people.”
WIC Attendee
“I am a Public Works Director, and one component of my portfolio is water production and distribution. This conference was a good primer for me to understand the issues facing my water infrastructure and how I might be able to better align our current and future actions to meet changing dynamics.”
WIC Attendee
Water Infrastructure Resources from AWWA
As you prepare for WIC, we invite you to explore the wide range of relevant resources available from AWWA.
Resilience Through Cyber-Informed Engineering: An Engineering and Operations Approach to Cybersecurity
Water and wastewater systems are increasingly reliant on digital technologies—yet many remain vulnerable to cyber threats that could disrupt essential services. Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) empowers utility leaders, engineers, operators, and planners to design and operate infrastructure that anticipates and withstands these risks. By integrating cybersecurity into core engineering practices, CIE strengthens resilience, protects public health, and ensures continuity of service for communities across the “One Water” sector.
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M22 Sizing Water Service Lines and Meters
The fourth edition of M22 provides a new approach for sizing residential water meters and adjusts the sizing curves for nonresidential meters.
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Handbook for Water Distribution System Model Calibration
Water distribution system hydraulic models are widely used in the planning, design, and operation of water distribution systems.
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M14 Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control: Recommended Practices
This manual describes the causes and prevention of backflow and cross-connections in potable water systems. It is intended for use by all professionals charged with protecting the public water supply with proper backflow prevention and cross-connection control programs.
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M36 Water Audits and Loss Control
Each year millions of gallons of water are lost to leakage, meter error, and water theft – impacting a utilities bottom line. This manual paired with AWWA’s free Water Audit Software gives you everything you need to greatly improve your water loss program.
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Disinfection of Pipelines and Storage Facilities Field Guide
Field practices for preventing microbial contamination of water mains, storage tanks, and other distribution system components.
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M32 Computer Modeling of Water Distribution Systems
Computer modeling is a water utility’s most powerful tool for managing and operating a water distribution system. This manual describes how to build accurate water distribution system models, and use models to manage assets and solve hydraulic and water quality problems.
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M55 PE Pipe — Design and Installation
This manual provides the user with both technical and general information to aid in the design, specification, procurement, installation, and understanding of the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and fittings.
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Design-Build for Water and Wastewater Projects
Complete guide to planning, procuring, and executing design-build projects for water and wastewater systems.
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M19 Emergency Planning for Water and Wastewater Utilities
This manual presents an all-hazards approach for principles, practices, and guidelines in water utility emergency planning.
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M5 Water Utility Management
M5 Water Utility Management is designed for both new and experienced managers who are looking to better understand all aspects of public utility management.
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AWWA Small Systems Field Guide: Water and Wastewater
Operators of small water systems do it all — O&M, management, sampling, customer service, everything. This field guide may be the handiest book ever written for these unsung heroes of public health protection.
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M29 Water Utility Capital Financing
Planning and obtaining financing for water utility capital projects. This edition addresses both traditional and innovative utility financing alternatives to meet both short-and long-term capital requirements.
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Maintenance Management for Water Utilities
Regular maintenance of water utility equipment and facilities is absolutely critical to the utility’s mission of delivering safe drinking water nonstop, year in and year out. This book will show water utilities of all sizes how to develop and operate an efficient, cost-effective maintenance management program.
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M47 Capital Project Delivery
This manual describes a variety of project delivery methods and provides guidance to utility managers, project engineers, and buyers for managing any size construction project.
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Conference Registration Cancellation Policy: AWWA must receive cancellations in writing. Phone cancellations are not accepted. All cancellations dated on or before early-bird pricing deadline will receive a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee. After the early-bird pricing deadline, cancellations will not be refunded; however, substitute registrants are welcome. Email requests for substitutions or cancellations to service@awwa.org.
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