2024 Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition

April 3-4, 2024
Worcester DCU Center, Worcester, MA

New England's Largest Water Event 

                                 

Registration is now open!

NEWWA is excited to welcome our 3,000+ attendees and 230+ vendors back to Worcester for the 2024 Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition at the Worcester DCU Center, April 3-4, 2024. 

               

           

As a reminder, NEWWA does not sell attendee or exhibitor e-mail addresses. These companies claiming to have contact lists for sale are not affiliated with New England Water Works Association. Please disregard all e-mails claiming to have contact information.

Highlights & Networking Opportunities

Concurrent Technical Sessions for TCH credit
Complimentary Networking Reception
Exhibit hall with 230+ exhibit booths and vendors
NEW! Operator Innovations Challenge
NEWWA/NEWEA Young Professional/New Member Networking Event
Student Presentation Session with Q&A

Hotel Information - Room Blocks are Now Open for 2024

The below rates are subject to state sales and occupancy, which currently is a combined total of 14.45% per room per night, subject to change. We encourage you to make reservations early to ensure group rate and availability. Each year these hotels sell out months in advance of the event.

Hilton Garden Inn - Headquarter Hotel
35 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA 01608
SOLD OUT!

Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester
65 Prescott St, Worcester, MA, 01605

$199.00 per room, per night, single or double occupancy. Overnight self parking is $15.00/day. Make reservations through the Hampton Inn & Suites at (508) 886-9005 by March 3, 2024, and mention New England Water Works Association. 
Homewood Suites by Hilton
0.5 miles from the Convention Center
1 Washington Square, Worcester, MA 01604
$179.00 per night in urban studio or king studio. Rate includes hot breakfast. Free parking. Make reservations (508) 755-1234 by March 2, 2024, and mention New England Water Works Association. 
Courtyard Marriott
0.8 miles from the Convention Center
72 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605
$199.00 per night with one king bed or two queen beds. Overnight self-parking is $15 per night, subject to change. Make reservations through the Courtyard Marriott (click link) or at (508) 363-0300 by March 3, 2024, and mention New England Water Works Association.
AC Marriott
0.3 miles from the Convention Center
125 Front Street, Worcester, MA 01608
$209.00 per night with one king or two queen beds. Overnight parking is $18.00 per night, subject to change. Make reservations at (774) 420-7555 by March 3, 2024, and mention New England Water Works Association.


Frequently Asked Questions

What COVID protocols will be place?*
NEWWA is committed to offering a safe, fulfilling, educational, and fun event for all attendees. However, for us to do so, we will need ALL attendees to cooperate and adhere to the COVID guidelines. We are following all COVID-19 and sanitation protocols set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as the Worcester DCU Center Safety & Policies guidance and Centers For Disease Control. Please visit the hyperlinks for full information and details on all three.  

If you have a fever or feel ill or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within 10 days of the conference – PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE CONFERENCE.
*All current COVID protocols are subject to change pending state and federal guidelines. 

"Fresh Ideas" Student Poster Session

Abstracts for the “Fresh Ideas” student posters to be presented at the 2024 NEWWA Spring Conference are now being accepted. The NEWWA Spring Conference offers an excellent opportunity for students to explore the water profession in New England, showcase their experience, and network with potential employers. Abstracts are solicited from students (undergraduate and graduate) on topics directly related to the water profession. Abstracts must be submitted no later than March 4, 2024. Click the button below for full details. 

Thank you to our 2024 Conference Event Sponsors




Thank you to our On-Site Guide Sponsor

 

Thank you to our 2024 Conference Event Sponsors