CONFERENCE PRICING:

WEF Members (Before 3/15/2019 | After 3/15/2019)

• Full Conference: $690 | $890
• Student Full Conference: No Charge
  
• One Day (either Wednesday or Thursday): $400 | $520
• Expo Only: $130 | $130 
  
• Pre Conference Workshop:  $179 | $199 (free to Student Members)

 Non-Members (Before 3/15/2019 | After 3/15/2019)

• Full Conference: $995 | $1295
• Student Full Conference: $225 | $290
  
• One Day (either Wednesday or Thursday): $535 | $660
• Expo Only: $160 | $160 
  
• Pre Conference Workshop: $209 | $229 
  • For Student* Non-Members: $179 | $199
    *Student Non-Members must show current student ID

Registration questions?

Contact:
Registration Coordinator
Phone: 703-684-2441
Email: Registration@wef.org

_{Cancellation Policy: All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing with a detailed explanation by 4/26/2019. A 25% administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Registrants who fail to notify WEF of cancellations by April 26 will be liable for the full registration fee.}

_{Substitutions are welcomed without penalty and should be submitted in writing by mail or by fax no later than April 26.  The substitute must submit the original registrant’s name & registrant ID number with their request.  Substitutions needed after April 26 must be done onsite.}

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

1881 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316, USA

Phone: 954-463-4000

Group Rate: $159

Cut-Off Date: April 8, 2019

Reservation Phone: 1-800-HILTONS

*Reservations are on a first come first serve bases and may sell out before the cut-off date.

Book Your Room Here

Thank you to those 2018 exhibitors that took advantage of the onsite rate and rebooked during onsite sales for 2019. Your booth assignments will be processed and a confirmation and deposit invoice will be sent out in October. 

Booth Sales will resume in October 2018!

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.

Exhibit Space Rates per 10’ x 10’ Booth
WEF Exhibitor Member: $2,300
Nonmember: $2,900
Corner Fee: $75
_{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:

• Complimentary booth personnel badges, two per 100 sq ft contracted
• Listing in the onsite conference program exhibitor directory
• Complete mobile app listing, including description, categories, and PDF upload capability  
• 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 Coming Fall 2018!

Overall Sponsor Benefits*

• Enhanced visibility to conference 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 enhanced exhibitor directory listing in conference program, only for conference exhibitors
• Logo on conference homepage rotating banners recognizing all conference sponsors
• Complete mobile app listing, including logo, description, categories, and PDF upload capability
• Pre-registered or final attendee list in Excel format
• Sponsor badge ribbons
_{* Overall sponsor benefits are included with all opportunities, except hotel sponsorships, meterboards, exhibit hall carpet clings, 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  

Residuals and Biosolids Conference™ 2019 - Continuing Education
files will be available online! Stay tuned, link coming soon.

Click here to access your RBC 2018 Continuing Education Credits Online

You will be able to view your participation details and access your Continuing Education Credits for Workshops and Technical Sessions online. Attendees will have immediate access to their certificates and transcripts through an online portal for 1 year after this event. After that time CE files will have to be requested by email through WEF’s customer service group. 

How Do I Receive Credit For this Conference?

To receive credit for all technical sessions and pre-conference workshops, please scan your badge when entering and exiting that activity.

Pre-Conference Workshops:

WEF offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in workshops. One CEU is the equivalent to 10 hours of training or formal instruction. These are distributed for structured, relevant professional training above and beyond that of initial certification or employment in a particular field.

Technical Sessions:

WEF offers Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for participation in technical sessions. A PDH is defined as one hour spent engaged in an activity that contributes to the advancement or enhancement of professional skills or scientific knowledge of a professional engineer or operator.

When Will I Receive Credits For this Conference?

Certificates will be available immediately upon receiving the website link after the conference. Please keep in mind that although WEF does provide these files, most states will require the individual licensee to report continuing education credits.

Note: Educational Credits will not be recorded and documentation will not be distributed unless the attendee is a confirmed registrant of this event and the proper steps are is completed as indicated in the directions provided.

More Information
Learn more about the WEF Continuing Education Program

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 and Inclusivity

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 Dr. Eileen O'Neill.