Share Your Expertise with Maine’s Water Industry
The Maine Water Utilities Association is now accepting abstract submissions for our 101st Annual Conference, taking place at the Augusta Civic Center.
We’re looking for knowledgeable professionals to present on a wide range of topics related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. This is your opportunity to contribute to the industry, share insights, and connect with peers across Maine.
Submission Deadline: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Topics of Interest
We welcome abstracts covering all aspects of water and wastewater systems, including but not limited to:
Distribution and collection systems
Treatment processes and pumping
Asset management and GIS
SCADA systems and technology
Regulatory and legislative updates
Public relations and community engagement
Training and workforce development
Modeling and system optimization
Billing and customer systems
Water conservation and reuse
Benchmarking and performance metrics
Human resources and succession planning
Leadership and organizational growth
Artificial intelligence and automation
Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
Erosion control and green infrastructure
Energy efficiency and sustainability
Cybersecurity and system protection
Emergency preparedness and response
Impacts of extreme weather events
Presentation Guidelines
Standard presentation length is 1 hour
Extended sessions may be considered based on topic relevance
No session will exceed 3 hours
Selected presenters will be notified after review
Final presentation schedules will be assigned at a later date
Presentation dates are firm, and availability is required
If using PowerPoint, it must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the conference
How to Submit
Please complete the form below to submit your abstract.
All required information must accompany your submission to be considered. (session name, speaker bio, session bio)