Portland Crown Plaza
1441 NE 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97232

Attendees may call 866-242-1264 and reference the group name to make their hotel reservations.

This section provides valuable information for conference speakers. Please use the resources below to facilitate your manuscript and copyright submission. 

DRS 2018 Speaker Portal

Manuscript Guidelines

Speaker Packet

License Agreement PDF - Review Only

License Agreement FAQ

Manuscript and signed Copyright Forms are due on July 5th, 2018

TABLE TOP EXHIBIT SALES OPEN!

View Floor Plan
Exhibit Space Reservation & Contract
Exhibitor Prospectus     

Exhibitors are required to review the License for Exhibiting prior to signing the Exhibit Space Reservation & Contract. Additionally, the exhibitor agrees to all the terms and conditions of this License.

Table Top Space Rates 
WEF Exhibitor Member: $1,700
Nonmember: $1,900
_{Please note: WEF has multiple types of memberships.
Only WEF Exhibitor Members are eligible for the discount on exhibit space.}

Become an Exhibitor Member to receive discounted booth space fees.

Space Rates Include:

• One (1) Complimentary booth personnel badge
• Listing in the onsite conference program exhibitor directory  
• Access to registrant data via the internet once space is fully paid
• Access to conference proceedings
• Exclusive sponsorship opportunities

Questions about Reserving Space?
contact:
    Sarah Evans Moretti
    Manager, Exhibition Sales
    phone: 703-684-2466
    email: smoretti@wef.org 

Already an Exhibitor?
contact:
    Jessica LaFever
    Manager, Exhibition Operations  
    phone: 703-684-2446 
    email: jlafever@wef.org

Become a Sponsor and Promote Directly to Your Target Audience.

50% of surveyed WEF conference attendees recognized conference sponsors and were able to accurately identify what they sponsored.

Attract the attention of key decision-makers with multiple exposure opportunities available at price points designed for any marketing plan.

SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE

Overall Sponsor Benefits*
• Enhanced visibility to symposium attendees and WEF Members
• Logo recognition on corresponding sponsor slide at the Opening General Session
• Branding on signage recognizing all sponsors on display for the duration of the conference
• Logo with sponsor directory listing including company website in conference program
• Logo on conference homepage rotating banner recognizing all conference sponsors
•Pre-registered and final attendee lists in Excel format
•Sponsor badge ribbons

_{* Overall sponsor benefits are included with all opportunities, except hotel sponsorships, meterboards, and tote bag inserts.}

Sponsors are required to review the License for Sponsoring prior to signing the Sponsor Reservation & Contract. Additionally, the sponsor agrees to all the terms and conditions of this License.

Questions about Sponsoring?  
Contact:
      Sarah Evans Moretti  
      Manager, Exhibition Sales       
      phone: 703-684-2466
      email: smoretti@wef.org   
 
Already a Sponsor?
Contact:
     Ronnetta Zack-Williams
     Sponsorship Coordinator
     phone: 703-684-2468
     email: rzack-williams@wef.org 

WEF’s Vision: A community of empowered professionals creating a healthy global water environment.

Core Values: Leadership, Passion, Scholarship, Collaboration and Service

WEF Policies
WEF respects and takes the broadest view of human diversity and inclusion, and is committed to providing a professional, safe, and welcoming environment at its meetings and events for all water professionals and their guests. WEF expects all sponsors, speakers, attendees, media, exhibitors and other participants to uphold our commitment to diversity and inclusion by helping us provide a positive environment for everyone. Download WEF's official policies to learn more:

Non-Discrimination and Harassment

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Safety and Security
WEF works hard to provide a comfortable and safe environment during our meetings and events, including contracting with private security firms and off-duty police officers when required. Your help also is needed to provide a safe and secure environment. WEF recommends that you follow these safety guidelines:

1. Share your plans. Advise a family member or friend of your travel plans, including the dates you will be gone, how you will travel to the meeting or event, and where you are staying;
2. Protect your identity. Wear your name badge only inside the meeting or event venue; remove and secure your name badge when going to and from the venue; when disposing of your name badge, scratch out or destroy your name and/or the QR code to protect your personal information;
3. Plan for an emergency. Be aware of your surroundings. Know where the nearest exists are located. Use the buddy system. Exchange contact information with another event attendee. In case of a venue evacuation, agree where you will meet up. Call for help if your buddy doesn’t meet up at the agreed location within a reasonable amount of time.
4. See something, say something. If you see something that raises a safety or security concern, please follow the instructions printed on the back of your name badge to alert security personnel.

Reporting Concerns
If you have any concerns during a WEF event, please stop by the event registration area to speak with WEF staff, or you may email the WEF Executive Director Walter Marlowe.