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2023 WQA Convention & Exposition
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Caesars Forum
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
The WQA Convention & Exposition is the most comprehensive annual gathering of water treatment professionals in North America.
Why Should You Attend?
The WQA Convention & Exposition is the premier water treatment industry education, sales and networking event. The convention helps dealers, manufacturers and consultants make an impact in the water treatment industry.
At the 2023 Convention & Exposition, you can:
- Visit with manufacturers, suppliers and developers on the busy Trade Show floor
- Find out what WQA is doing to represent you in Washington, and what issues should concern you most
- Learn about the latest research in water quality
- Pick up some Continuing Professional Development credits toward recertification
- Develop new skills for managing your business
- Take your professional certification exam
- Get to know your peers at networking events
- And much, much more!
Networking Opportunities
Take advantage of powerful opportunities to connect with others in the industry
The WQA Convention & Exposition brings together the people who matter – dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, and others who want to meet people just like you. This is your chance to share your story and learn from those whose experience and expertise will prove invaluable to your success.
Build momentum as you connect and learn from the best
Choose from more than 30 hours of education sessions and an exhibit floor filled with the latest technology as you rub shoulders with the best minds in the water treatment industry. Meet new friends as you renew old acquaintances.
We need the value each of us brings to the WQA Convention & Exposition. From sharing the latest updates on Lead and PFAS to instructive business operations tips and ideas, the WQA Convention & Exposition is the ideal place to learn how to build momentum in your business.
Connect through the WQA Convention App
The WQA Convention app is a great way to connect with others at the Convention! You’ll be able to download the app a few weeks before Convention, and you can make your contact information visible to others when you log in initially. You’ll be able to share your name, company name, email address and phone number with people most interested in getting to know you. Be sure you opt in to receive push notifications, too, so you always know what’s going on and where to meet people.
Education
From technical skills to business operations, WQA Convention education helps you excel
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Technical Skills Customized to Your Experience
WQA offers three tracks of technical education sessions to help learners at all levels:
- Those brand-new to the water treatment industry
- Those with an intermediate to advanced level of expertise
- Those interested in commercial-focused applications and research updates
Skills for Running a Successful Business
From finding sales leads to setting up effective business processes to developing effective leadership skills, the Convention’s business operations sessions can help your water treatment business thrive. And for those wanting a more intensive, personal experience, we’ve set aside a full day before Convention starts for dealers to learn new skills in marketing and finances. Consider joining us April 17 for the 2023 WQA Business Boot Camp (separate registration required).
Professional Certification
Many of the Convention education sessions offer Continuing Professional Development credits needed to maintain your WQA Professional Certification Title. Plan your time properly, and you could earn a year’s worth of credit needed for recertification at this one Convention! Browse the education schedule for accredited sessions to see what’s possible.
Not certified yet? For the first time since 2019, we’re offering professional certification exams during the Convention, to those who are eligible and pre-registered.
Are You A Dealer? We’ve Got You Covered!
As a water treatment provider, you know the value of solid education, best practices and connecting with other like-minded water treatment professionals. The WQA Convention & Exposition provides a unique setting for all this and more.
Develop marketing and financial skills for your dealership
WQA Business Boot Camp | Monday, April 17 |8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Get started early with the WQA Business Boot Camp, one day before the Convention opens (additional fee applies).
Boot Camp is a day set aside for dealers to step away from working in their business to work on their business. Get access to rich interactive content focused on marketing and finance. Learn critical business skills you can use upon your return to work. Hear from experts in the field while learning from those beside you in the trenches.
Schedule At A Glance
All events will be held at Caesars Forum
Optional Pre-Convention Programming – Monday, April 17
Business Boot Camp: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.*
Commercial/Industrial RO Sizing Workshop: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.*
Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.**
* additional fee applies
** invitation only
Day 1 – Tuesday, April 18
Registration Open: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Technical and Business Education Sessions and Volunteer Group Meetings: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch available for purchase: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Keynote Session: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Day 2 – Wednesday, April 19
Registration Open: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Technical and Business Education Sessions and Volunteer Group Meetings: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Exposition: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lunch available for purchase in the Expo Hall: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Networking Reception: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Day 3 – Thursday, April 20
Registration Open: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Technical and Business Education Sessions: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Exposition: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch available for purchase in the Expo Hall: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WQA 2023
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