2026 Fall Conference
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Program
🕮 2026 Fall Conference program
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Conference overview
The Fall Conference is a combined event of:
- American Public Works Association Nebraska Chapter (APWA)
- Nebraska Water Environment Association (NWEA)
- Nebraska Cornhusker Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
- Nebraska Section - American Water Works Association (AWWA)
| AWWA | NWEA | APWA | SWANA |
Monday morning (11/2) |
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| AWWA pre-conference | |||
Monday afternoon (11/2) |
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| AWWA pre-conference | |||
Monday night (11/2) |
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| AWWA board dinner | |||
Tuesday morning (11/3) |
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| AWWA conference | APWA conference | SWANA tours and training | |
| Vendor expo | Vendor expo | Vendor expo | Vendor expo |
Tuesday afternoon (11/3) |
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| AWWA/APWA joint lunch | AWWA/APWA joint lunch | ||
| AWWA conference | APWA conference | SWANA tours and training | |
| AWWA business meeting | APWA business meeting | ||
| Vendor expo | Vendor expo | Vendor expo | Vendor expo |
Tuesday night (11/3) |
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| AWWA banquet | APWA banquet | SWANA banquet | |
| Poker night | Poker night | Poker night | Poker night |
Wednesday morning (11/4) |
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| AWWA conference | NWEA conference | APWA conference | SWANA conference |
| Vendor expo | Vendor expo | Vendor expo | Vendor expo |
Wednesday afternoon (11/4) |
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| NWEA/SWANA joint lunch | NWEA/SWANA joint lunch | ||
| NWEA conference | SWANA conference | ||
| NWEA business meeting | |||
| Vendor expo | Vendor expo | Vendor expo | Vendor expo |
Wednesday night (11/4) |
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| NWEA banquet | |||
Thursday morning (11/5) |
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| NWEA conference | |||
Volunteers needed
Moderators
We are looking for volunteers to serve as session moderators. Moderators introduce speakers, check-in attendees for credit, and help keep presentations moving smoothly.
Preconference workshop
This workshop will cover key components of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), with a specific focus on Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Plans.
Understanding the requirements of the LCRI and developing a thorough LSLR Plan are essential for maintaining regulatory compliance and effectively planning for lead service line replacement. This interactive, hands-on workshop will guide attendees through the key elements of an LSLR Plan, allowing participants to work through the plan together as a class.
Participants will be provided with their updated inventories which have been converted to comply with requirements for LCRI and will be used in the development of replacement plans. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop to participate in the exercises; laptops will also be available upon request.
Offers 6 CEUs for water operator licenses I-IV.
- Registration starts at 8:00 am
- The workshop runs from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm
- Free lunch is provided
- Pre-conference workshop brochure (forthcoming)
- 🆕 Pre-conference workshop registration
Hall layout
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Exhibitors and Sponsors
The Fall Conference joins the efforts of the Nebraska Section AWWA along with the Nebraska Water Environment Association, the Nebraska Chapter of the American Public Works Association, and the Cornhusker Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America.
The conference will be held at the Younes Conference Center North, where we have moved in order to accommodate more attendees and exhibitors while remaining in the familiar centralized location of Kearney.
Top Ops
Top Ops will follow an all-new format this year. Participation will be open to the entire audience, all at once, as we compete in a pub-quiz-style competition.
All you need to bring is a smartphone. We'll share a link on screen and you can join in the game anytime -- but don't be late! There will be cash prizes for the top 10 participants overall, and if you're not there to answer the questions when asked, you don't get a second chance to make them up.
There's no team signup this year: Every person competes solo! We will form a team from the top three eligible participants to go to the Top Ops competition at ACE. (Cash prizes will be handed out regardless of eligibility for the ACE contest.)
Eligibility
Water-tasting contest
The Public Information committee has hosted the water-tasting contest each year since 2009. Contact Mary Poe with any questions.
Benefit poker night
Water for People Raffle
Details forthcoming
Children's poster contest
Details forthcoming
Exam prep
Details forthcoming
Visiting dignitary
Our visiting dignitary will be AWWA Vice President Mike Worlton.
Biography
Mike Worlton's 30-year career has predominantly focused on planning, design, construction, and operation of public water infrastructure. As a Vice President for Black & Veatch, he provides oversight of hiring and business operations for B&V's West Water Solutions team. Mike is also a Vice President for AWWA and previously served as chair of the AWWA Arizona Section board, president of the Arizona Section of ASCE, a planning and zoning commissioner, and as an adjunct professor at ASU.
Mike is a Professional Engineer and a grade 4 Water Distribution and Water Treatment Operator. His most important work is accomplished in his home, where he and his wife of 34 years have raised nine children.
Past chairs' breakfast
Past chairs will be contacted directly with an invitation to the past chairs' breakfast.
Awards
Details forthcoming
