Schedule of Events

The 50th Annual Operators Seminar will be held in-person in Banff from
March 10 to 14, 2025.

The Seminar offers a variety of technical presentations on water & wastewater industry topics and trends worth 0.9 CEUs plus a half-day "Friday Session" worth an additional 0.3 CEUs. The event will feature an outstanding two-day trade show showcasing the latest industry products and services as well as our Thursday night Gala to present our industry awards along with entertainment for the evening.

Seminar attendees include: operators, supervisors, managers, system owners, suppliers, contractors, government officials, consultants and many other industry professionals.

Online registration is OPEN

 

 

On-site registration may be available on Monday March 10th at 12:00 pm at the Banff Park Lodge (unless sold out).
*Payment options at the venue will be Mastercard or VISA. No cash or cheques accepted.

Disclaimer on hotel bookings - All reservations are to be made directly with the hotel through information received from AWWOA. No outside third parties can authorize discounted room rates on the Associations behalf.  If you are contacted by an outside party, this is not associated or authorized by the AWWOA.

Seminar Technical Program

Click here to view the full Seminar Program.

Schedule of Events

2025 Schedule Overview

Monday,
March 10, 2025


 

 

 

 

 

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Pre-Seminar Workshops (pre-registration is required)
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Delegate Registration - Lobby 

Delegate Bag Sponsor - Taber Solids Control
Event Lanyard Sponsor - ISL
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Pre-Seminar Workshops (pre-registration is required)
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Trade Show Displays Open for Viewing (2025 Exhibitor Listing)
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Silent Auction Open 
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Reception (food & beverage included with registration) 

Tuesday,
March 11, 2025


 

 

 

 

 

 

8:00 am - 3:00 pm Delegate Registration - Lobby

Delegate Bag Sponsor - Taber Solids Control
Event Lanyard Sponsor - ISL
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Pre-Seminar Workshops (pre-registration required)
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Trade Show Displays Open for Viewing (2025 Exhibitor Listing)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Silent Auction Open
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Delegate Lunch in Trade Show Area
3:00 pm Trade Show Ends
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Women of Water (WOW) - Networking Event
Hosted by AWWOA
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pub Night - Networking Event
Sponsored by ACC Water Solutions Inc and Klearwater Equipment & Technologies

Wednesday,
March 12, 2025


 

 

 

 

 

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Delegate Registration - Lobby
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Seminar Opening & Technical Sessions
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch Break
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Technical Sessions
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm AWWOA Annual General Meeting (with door prizes!)
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Casino Night - Networking Event
Sponsored by Wolseley Canada with co-sponsors: TBA

Thursday,
March 13, 2025


 

 

 

 

 

8:30 am - 10:30 am Delegate Registration - Lobby
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Technical Sessions
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch Break
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Technical Sessions
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Gala Reception
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Banquet and Entertainment

For any dietary restrictions, click here for more info.

Friday,
March 14, 2025

8:30 am - 11:30 am Special Presentation from the City of Calgary - "Bearspaw South Feedermain Failure and Return to Service"
11:30 am Seminar Closing Remarks

*A full seminar registration includes the Trade show on Monday and Tuesday PLUS the half day workshop on Friday.

For further Seminar information, please contact 780-454-7745 ext 227 or email kmihaychuk@awwoa.ca.  

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