Joint Conference: Residuals & Biosolids and Innovations in Treatment Technology

May 6 - 9, 2025  |  Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

Pre-Conference Workshops May 6 | Exhibition May 7-8

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This conference was hosted by the Water Environment Federation in cooperation with the Chesapeake Water Environment Association.

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Education

Thank you for attending RBITT 2025! To see what was presented at the conference, click to view the program below.

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Exhibition

Thank you for exhibiting at and sponsoring RBITT 2025! To see what companies exhibited, click the link below.

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Please contact Micah Tsoi at mtsoi@wef.org or by phone at +1.703.684.2409 for any further questions.

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Registration for the Joint Conference: Residuals and Biosolids & Innovations in Treatment Technology (RBITT) is now Open!

Registration

Early Bird Registration Fee

Feb 11- Mar 28

Standard Registration Fee

Mar 29 - May 9

  Member* Nonmember Member* Nonmember
Full Conference  $715 $1,025 $925 $1,335
Full Conference Student $0 $225** $0 $290**
One Day Conference $415 $550 $535 $685
Expo Only $100 $100 $100 $100

 

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**Student Nonmember: To qualify for the Student Non-Member rate, you must provide proof of enrollment in a minimum of six (6) credit hours at an accredited college or university and provide written documentation on school letterhead, verifying your student status.

 

RBITT 2025 Workshops and Tour Fees


Item Description Date & Time Member Non-Member Student Member Student Non-Member
Workshop A Poop to Power! Piscataway BioEnergy Facility - Overview and Tour of WSSC's Innovative Biosolids to Energy Facility Tue, May 06
8:30am - 5:00pm
$195.00 $225.00 $0.00 $175.00
Workshop B Thickening Optimization - Process Improvements and Plant Benefits Tue, May 06
8:30am - 5:00pm
$195.00 $225.00 $0.00 $175.00
Workshop C Biogas to Renewable Natural Gas - System Startups and Safety Protocols Tue, May 06
8:30am - 12:00pm
$100.00 $125.00 $0.00 $100.00
Workshop D The Intersection of Collaborative Delivery and Biosolids Resource Recovery Projects Tue, May 06
1:30pm - 5:00pm
$100.00 $125.00 $0.00 $100.00
Workshop E Thermal Drying: State of the Practice, Advancements, and Future Applications Tue, May 06
1:30pm - 5:00pm
$100.00 $125.00 $0.00 $100.00
Workshop F From Data to Decisions: Building Robust Governance Frameworks for Online Process Data Tue, May 06
8:30am - 5:00pm
$195.00 $225.00 $0.00 $175.00
Workshop G Design Considerations for the Implementation of Low Dissolved Oxygen BNR Tue, May 06
8:30am - 5:00pm
$195.00 $225.00 $0.00 $175.00
Tour CHAR Pilot Tour Fri, May 09
12:15 pm – 2:30pm
$60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00


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Registration Fee Includes

  • Access to Technical Sessions
  • Networking events
  • Digital conference proceedings
  • Lunch & Reception – Wednesday, May 7
  • Lunch – Thursday, May 8

Workshops are not included with conference registration. 

Member Rate Qualifications
To qualify for member rates, you must have a current individual WEF membership, valid through the date of the event you are attending. You should have your member ID number. Though your institution may be a member of WEF, you must maintain an individual WEF membership to be eligible to receive the member rate.

Nonmember
If you are not a WEF member or your membership lapses and is not renewed by the time of the event, you will either have to join/renew your membership or pay the non-member rate for the event.

Students who are not members of WEF must pay the student nonmember rate and provide proof of student status, during the registration process.

Payment
Online registration payments are by credit card only (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express). 

Cancellation and Substitution
A written request for cancellation/refund must be submitted by Friday, April 18, 2025. WEF will charge a 25% cancellation fee and refund 75%. No refunds will be issued for cancellations requested after this cancellationFriday, April 18, 2025. Rather than canceling, consider sending a substitute. An organization may submit a request to substitute one person for another in writing by Friday, April 18, 2025.

Important Note
All attendees must register with a unique email address. If you are registering on behalf of someone else, please enter the attendee's email address.

Housing Information

2025 Conference Co-Headquarter Hotels:

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

300 Light Street | Baltimore, MD  21202

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reserve at government rate

Experience an exceptional stay at this downtown hotel designed for business and vacation travelers. Discover a unique blend of urban luxury and local hospitality with stylish rooms and suites that give you a sense of home and tech savvy enhancements that keep you productive. The convenient location makes it easy to walk to the convention center, area museums, historic landmarks and attractions like the National Aquarium or Camden Yards. Hotel Website (Not to be used for booking rooms)

Conference Rate: $229.00/night + 17.5% occupancy tax (tax subject to change)

Conference  Government Rate: $150.00/night + 17.5% occupancy tax (tax subject to change)

Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel

202 East Pratt Street | Baltimore, MD  21202

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Reserve at Government RatE

Embrace the unexpected during your getaway and let Baltimore’s vibrant culture and bold neighborhoods introduce you to something new. Stay with the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace along the Inner Harbor and find yourself conveniently close to the Baltimore Convention Center, some of the city’s top attractions and hidden gems alike, so every moment of your experience is packed with adventure and discovery. Plan your itinerary around the convention center, National Aquarium, Oriole Park, M&T Bank Stadium, and CFG Arena. Hotel Website (Not to be used for booking rooms)

Conference Rate: $229.00/night + 17.5% occupancy tax (tax subject to change)

Conference  Government Rate: $150.00/night + 17.5% occupancy tax (tax subject to change)

Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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