21st Annual Northern Conference
Organized by Illinois Rural Water Association
The 21st Annual Northern Conference, hosted by the Illinois Rural Water Association (IRWA), is a two-day event focusing on water and wastewater training sessions.
- Dates
- Oct 27-28, 2026
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Deadline
- Oct 16, 2026
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
The 21st Annual Northern Conference, hosted by the Illinois Rural Water Association (IRWA), is a two-day event focusing on water and wastewater training sessions. Attendees can earn 10.75 Water Credits and 5.5 Wastewater Credits. The conference will feature 30 to 37 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services. Key sessions include updates from Rural Development and the IEPA (Illinois Environmental Protection Agency) on regulations and staff, technical presentations on valve maintenance, remote monitoring telemetry, ecosystem balancing, ductile iron pipe installation, aeration techniques for water and wastewater systems, stakeholder communications for infrastructure projects, and practical applications of AI in utilities. Further sessions will cover proper lab procedures, SCADA systems, and sampling handling with Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities include: Break sponsorship for $250.00 (includes logo on sign in break area and listing on agenda); Breakfast/Lunch sponsorship for $350.00 (includes logo on signage near buffet lines and company listing on agenda); and Hospitality Night sponsorship for $500.00 (includes logo on a promotional drinkware item, signs, and listing on agenda). Payment for Hospitality Night sponsorship must be made prior to August 28, 2026, for drinkware purchasing.
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