Annual Conference
EVENT DETAILS:
September 13, 2026
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September 16, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
Held in September every year, NEWWA’s annual conference is a 4-day event that draws water works professionals from across New England. Technical session tracks, networking events, exhibitors, committee meetings, the annual membership recognition celebration (where the new NEWWA president is inducted), as well as major awards and the annual NEWWA Inc., business meeting all take place at this event. We hope you will join us!
Future Conference Dates:
September 19-22, 2027 – Newport Marriott, Newport, RI
September 17-20, 2028 – Hotel Champlain, Burlington, VT
Quick Links
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Utility Group Registration Form
New England’s Best Drinking Water Taste Test
About The NEWWA 2026 Annual Conference
Join 350-400 water works professionals at NEWWA’s 2026 Annual Conference for educational and networking opportunities. The 2026 program includes technical session tracks over 2 days. TCH credit will be available to all attendees. More information coming soon!
Hotel Information
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
Discounted rooms are available for $179/night plus applicable taxes, currently 9%. Parking is $7/day, and $14/overnight for overnight vehicles. Call (603) 625-1000 and mention New England Water Works Association.
Contact Katelyn Todesco with questions.
Exhibition Opportunities
Join water works professionals from across New England for four days of networking, recognition, and most importantly – FUN! Tabletop exhibits open Monday and Tuesday with refreshments. Limited tabletops available and space is filled on a first-come, first -served basis.
Contact Katelyn Todesco with questions.
Networking Opportunities & Competitions
Plenty of networking opportunities are also available–from multiple receptions, to panel discussions, to the membership recognition celebration. The annual Water For People silent auction is also returning, as well as the ever-popular “Aging Infrastructure” contest and “New England’s Best” Drinking Water Taste Test. A variety of guest and social programs are also on tap for the week, including Wednesday’s golf tournament.
Policies
ADA: If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in one of NEWWA’s events, please contact NEWWA at 508.893.7979 before the start of the event so proper arrangements can be made.
Photograph and Information Release: Photographs will be taken at this event. By registering for this event you agree to allow NEWWA to use your photo in any NEWWA-related publication or social media site.
Any registration cancellation is assessed an administrative fee. If you cancel within 15 business days of the conference you will be charged 100 percent of the original registration fee. This charge is non-refundable and non-transferable. Written refund/credit requests
made for special circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.