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The conference will be held at Oaklawn Resort in Hot Springs, AR. To book your room click here.

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Agenda

as of May 6, 2025

Subject to change

Functions will be held at Oaklawn unless otherwise noted

Sunday, October 5, 2025

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Registration

Foyer


2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Pre-Conference Board Meeting

Executive Boardroom


6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Meet and Greet

TBA


Monday, October 6, 2025

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration

Foyer


7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast

Ballroom 2


8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Exhibit Hall

Ballrooms 3 & 4


8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Business Meeting

DeGray Room 8


9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Opening Session

Ballroom 2


11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | YP Committee Meeting

Boardroom


12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Chair's Award Luncheon

Ballroom 2


1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Technical Sessions

Meeting Rooms 5, 6, 7 & 8


1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | MAC Meeting

Boardroom


1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Meter Challenge Demonstration & Hydrant Hysteria Competition

Foyer


2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Break

Foyer or Exhibit Hall


3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Water Utility Council Meeting

Boardroom


4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Water Taste Contest Judging

Boardroom 2


4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Social Hour/Reception

Exhibit Hall or Ballroom 2


6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | YP Event

TBA

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Registration

Foyer


7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast

Ballroom 2


8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Exhibit Hall

Ballrooms 3 & 4


8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Technical Sessions

Meeting Rooms 5, 6, 7 & 8


9:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Top Ops Competition Preliminaries

Ballroom 2


9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Break

Foyer


12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch with Exhibitors

Ballroom 2


1:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Technical Sessions

Meeting Rooms 5, 6, 7 & 8


2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Post-Conference Board Meeting

Boardroom


2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Break

Foyer


3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | General Session or Top Ops Finals TBD

Ballroom 2


4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Water for People Drawings

Exhibit Hall


4:00 PM -5:00 PM | Happy Hour

Exhibit Hall

Sponsorships

Click here to secure a sponsorship.

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THOROUGHBRED | $5,000

Lead the pack with top-tier visibility at the conference.

  • Logo on branding (conference website, two individual banners, all-sponsor banner, PowerPoint, and program)
  • Verbal recognition by the Conference emcee at least four times daily 
  • Complimentary exhibit booth space (subject to availability)

 

STALLION | $3,500

Gallop into prominence with robust branding opportunities. 

  • Logo on branding (conference website, all-sponsor banner, PowerPoint) 
  • Sponsor's name and logo in program
  • Verbal recognition by the Conference emcee at least two times daily

 

SPRINTER | $2,500

Race into the spotlight with solid exposure.

  • Logo on branding (conference website, all-sponsor banner, PowerPoint)
  • Sponsor's name logo in program
  • Verbal recognition by the Conference emcee at least once daily

 

COLT | $1,000

A strong entry-level sponsorship with solid exposure. 

  • Logo on branding (conference website, all-sponsor banner, and PowerPoint)
  • Sponsor's name in program
  • Verbal recognition by the Conference emcee at least once daily

 

SADDLE-UP MEET AND GREET | $2,500

Held Sunday afternoon in the Exhibit Hall, this event draws 200โ€“300 attendees for finger foods, wine, soft drinks, Water Taste Contest, and prize drawings. 

  • Logo on branding (conference website, all-sponsor banner, PowerPoint, and two foamcore signs at event)
  • Sponsor's name in program
  • Verbal recognition by the Conference Chair during the event
  • Option to display branded tabletop cards or collateral on tables (sponsor covers costs; requires approval from SWAWWA's Executive Director; sponsor handles setup/teardown of sponsor branded materials)

 

MONDAY WINNERS CIRCLE LUNCH | $3,000

The Monday Derby Lunch is served in the General Session Hall, seating approximately 275 attendees. The hall remains open, with the Chairs Award program taking place at this luncheon, allowing sponsors to shine. 

  • Logo on branding (conference website, all-sponsor banner, PowerPoint, and two foamcore signs in Exhibit Hall during Monday lunch)
  • Sponsor's name in program
  • Verbal recognition by the Conference Chair at various times on Monday
  • Option to display tabletop cards or branded collateral during lunch (sponsor covers costs; requires approval from SWAWWA's Executive Director; sponsor handles setup/teardown of sponsor branded materials)


CONFERENCE COFFEE TROT | $1,500

Fuel attendees with coffee breaks served in the Grand Lobby and Exhibit Hall on Monday and Tuesday.

  • Logo on branding (conference website, all-sponsor banner, PowerPoint, and two foamcore signs near coffee stations)
  • Sponsor's name in program 
  • Verbal recognition by the Conference emcee at various times
  • Option to display branded napkins or coffee cups at stations (sponsor covers costs; requires approval from SWAWWA's Executive Director; sponsor handles setup/teardown of sponsor branded materials)

 

FEATURE RACE RECEPTION | $2,500

The Finish Line Reception, held Monday evening from 4:30 PMโ€“5:30 PM in the Exhibit Hall, is the conference's largest reception, featuring beer, popcorn, and door prize drawings.

  • Logo on branding (conference website, all-sponsor banner, PowerPoint, and two foamcore signs at event)
  • Sponsor's name in program
  • Verbal recognition by the Conference Chair during the event
  • Option to display branded tabletop cards or collateral on tables (sponsor covers costs; requires approval from SWAWWA's Executive Director; sponsor handles setup/teardown of sponsor branded materials)

 

TUESDAY STAKES LUNCH | $2,500

The Tuesday Stakes Lunch, served in the General Session Hall for approximately 250 attendees, keeps the hall open with no formal program.

  • Logo on branding (conference website, all-sponsor banner, PowerPoint, and two foamcore signs in food service area on Tuesday)
  • Sponsor's name in program
  • Verbal recognition by the Conference Chair at various times on Tuesday
  • Option to display branded tabletop cards or collateral on tables (sponsor covers costs; requires approval from SWAWWA's Executive Director; sponsor handles setup/teardown of sponsor branded materials)

 

VICTORY LAP RECEPTION | $2,000

The Victory Lap Reception, held Tuesday from 4PM-5PM , is the wrap-up event for approximately 300 attendees, featuring the Water for People prize drawings.

  • Logo on branding (conference website, all-sponsor banner, PowerPoint, and one foamcore sign at luncheon entrance)
  • Sponsor's name in program
  • Verbal recognition by the Conference Chair during the luncheon
  • Option to display branded tabletop cards or collateral on tables (sponsor covers costs; requires approval from SWAWWA's Executive Director; sponsor handles setup/teardown of sponsor branded materials)

 

CONFERENCE CAP | $2,500

Approximately 200 custom caps, styled with a racing theme, are awarded as prizes during technical and other sessions. SWAWWA coordinates quantity, design, ordering, and payment.

  • Logo on branding (conference website, all-sponsor banner, PowerPoint, and on side or rear of conference cap)
  • Sponsor's name and logo in program

 

WI-FI | $2,000

Wi-Fi is provided to all attendees across the Exhibit Hall and most areas of Oaklawn Resort.

  • Logo on branding (conference website, all-sponsor banner, PowerPoint, and three foamcore signs throughout the venue)
  • Sponsor's name in program
  • Verbal recognition by the Conference Chair at various times throughout the conference