2020 PACIFIC WATER CONFERENCE
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The American Water Works Association Hawai‘i Section and the Hawai‘i Water Environment Association are proud to announce the seventh annual joint conference now known as the Pacific Water Conference at the Hawai‘i Convention Center from February 4-6, 2020. Our joint conference committee is hard at work to bring you an exciting, fun, and educational conference.
The Pre-Conference Workshop kicks things off on Tuesday, February 4. The Conference officially opens on Wednesday, February 5 and lasts through Thursday, February 6. Join us at the Convention Center Exhibit Hall to cheer on this year’s operator competitions featuring HWEA’s Operations Challenge and AWWA’s Pipe Tapping and Top Ops events. Remember to check out the exhibitors showcasing the newest and latest products in the industry. With five technical session tracks to choose from, there’s sure to be one that piques your interest. The conference golf tournament will be held on Friday, February 7 at the Hawaii Prince Golf Course, and the community service event will take place on Saturday, February 8.
2020 Pacific Water Conference Co-Chair and Emcee Ken Kawahara
We look forward to seeing all of you at the Conference!
Aloha,
Jessica Agsalda | Ken Kawahara | Amanda Tanaka
pacificwatercon@gmail.com
2020 Conference Chairs
Technical Program (from Pacific Water Conference website)
PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAM
The pre-conference program consists of a full day of four concurrent workshops that feature practical, educational presentations geared for water and wastewater operators, designers, and young professionals. The pre-conference takes place on the day before the main conference—Tuesday, February 4, 2020. This additional day, as part of the larger Pacific Water Conference, offers water and wastewater professionals additional opportunities for Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits beyond the main conference. Click each link below for draft program details:
AWWA-Hawaii Section Chair Kevin Ihu and HWEA Vice President Jason Nikaido
MAIN CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Main conference will be Wednesday and Thursday, February 5-6, 2020.
Note, agendas and programs are subject to change.
Registration
Registration is at pacificwaterconference.com.
Please click HERE for additional information on cost. For actual pricing, please go through the registration page. Costs are subject to change.
Registration Co-Chair Brandon Uejo and Conference Co-Chair Amanda Tanaka
Exhibitor Registration
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The exposition will be in the exhibit halls on the ground floor of the Hawaii Convention Center. We are offering 10’ x 10’ booth spaces as well as Rolling Stock spaces. We have contracted with ICS to handle specifics for exhibiting and the overall conference.
2020 Host Hotel – Ala Moana Hotel
As in the past, booth spaces are assigned on a “First Come…First Served” basis. This means a “Paid For” exhibit space. We do not accept reservations. Please note, although we have a deadline, this show will sell out quickly, so please submit your application and payment quickly.
As you continue with the registration process, please take notice of changes that we have made:
1. Wednesday and Thursday lunch tickets are not included in exhibit space. May be purchased separately.
2. Banquet tickets are not included in exhibit space. May be purchased separately.
3. Hosted Vendor Reception is included.
4. Vendors may supply a door prize for the raffle giveaways during breaks, luncheons, and banquet.
Booth Space Registration Forms, Booth Personnel Registration Forms, Sponsorship Form, and Payment Forms will be submitted online
**** NO EARLY TEARDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL ****
Booth Information: Pipe and drapes are used to define the exhibit booth sizes and aisles. Each booth will include:
• 6-foot skirted table
• Two chairs
• Wastebasket
• Two complimentary exhibitor badges.
• One ID sign in booth.
• Two complimentary parking passes for each booth.
• Four drink tickets per booth for the Exhibitor-Hosted Reception.
Standard Booth: The size of each booth is 10’ wide by 10’ deep.
Contributions ~ Become A Sponsor
The annual joint conference provides education and networking opportunities that support the local and Pacific Rim drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater sectors and encourages the responsible stewardship of our environment.
Each year the success of the conference depends on the generous donations of individuals, firms, and companies. Donation levels ranging from iron ($300) to platinum ($2000) are available. You may also purchase advertisement space in the conference booklet or support our annual community service event directly. Please see the contributions flyer for more information on donation levels. Any donation amount would be appreciated. In addition, we are always on the lookout for great door prizes, gifts, giveaways, and other items to give out to attendees, speakers, and/or volunteers throughout the conference. Please contact Jay Stone (808-521-5361, pwchidonations@gmail.com) if there is interest, as slots for certain types of donations may be limited.
The golf tournament also has several sponsorship levels available, from the individual player ($175) to platinum ($1,700). Please see the attached golf tournament flyer. Contact Darnelle Chung at (808) 836-1900 or djc@akinaka.com for more information on the golf tournament.
Both AWWA-HI Section and HWEA are 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Please consult your tax advisor or the IRS to determine whether your donation is tax-deductible.
See Donations Flyer.
Hotel
Hotel information is posted at pacificwaterconference.com and https://book.passkey.com/e/49986521.
Student Poster Contest
Call for Student Posters in the subject areas of Water and Wastewater - download the flyer and application here. The deadline has been extended to January 17, 2020.
Photo Contest
The 2020 Pacific Water Conference Contest is held to promote awareness of water and wastewater issues and environment, and to recognize the men and women in the industry, through compelling and artistic imagery.
Criteria
Photos shall be submitted by AWWA-HI Section members and/or HWEA members.
The categories for entries are:
Breaking barriers and working together to protect our water resources;
Impacts and innovation caused by climate change on Hawaii’s water and wastewater resources.
Besides the top three for each category, qualified photo entries also have a chance to be voted by the conference attendees. The photos will be displayed along with the photo descriptions provided on the entry form by the photographers. The description should provide the photographer’s perspective on how the photo meets the theme of the category. The photo receiving the most votes in each category will be the People’s Choice winner.
To enter, fill out and send in the ENTRY FORM HERE. Photo Contest Entry Deadline has been extended to Friday, January 24, 2020.
Additional Criteria and Rules HERE.
Prizes
Cash prizes will be awarded to winners in each category. Winners will be announced during the conference banquet on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
1st place: $150
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $75
People’s Choice: $50
2019 Photo Contest Winners:
Category 1: When “IT” hits the fan
1st and People’s Choice: Tubular Tunnel, Danny Doan
2nd: Water Fleas, Merli Aligmanto
3rd: Some-Air Under the Rainbow, Tony Ali
Category 2: Ola i ka Wai, Water is Life
1st and People’s Choice: Rippling Waters of Wai`ale`ale, Bryan Wienand
2nd: The UV Matrix, Danny Doan
3rd: Mohala i ka wai ka maka o ka pua - Unfolded by the water are the faces of the flowers, Joel Burbage
Golf Tournament
REGISTER FOR THE GOLF TOURNAMENT (PDF via this link)
The Hawaii Water Environment Association (HWEA) and American Water Works Association Hawaii Chapter (AWWA) is hosting the 2020 Pacific Water Conference Golf Tournament coming up on –
Friday, February 7, 2020
Hawaii Prince Golf Course
10:30 am – Registration
12:00 pm – Shotgun Start
** See linked flyer for more details
There are many ways to get involved and lend support to HWEA and AWWA –
Purchase a sponsor package – Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze;
Be a drink sponsor (which everyone will be sure to love you for); or if you don’t golf
Become a hole sponsor and have your company logo printed on a tee sign for all golfers to see
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 27, 2019
PAYMENT DEADLINE: Friday, January 10, 2020
Both HWEA and AWWA are non-profit organizations, so a portion of your sponsorship is tax deductible. Monies raised will help HWEA and AWWA continue to provide quality services and activities to its membership and the community, as we seek to keep Hawaii’s waters clean. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at djc@akinaka.com or (808) 836-1900. I look forward to seeing everyone at the tournament and I thank you in advance for your continued support!
Thank you,
Darnelle Chung
Community Service Event
WHAT: Please join Hoʻokuaʻāina for a day of aloha ʻāina in the loʻi at Kapalai
WHEN: Saturday, February 8th from 8 AM to 12 PM
8:00 AM: Arrive and meet under the tent.
8:00-8:45 AM: Circle time, mana’o o ka lā (thought of the day) & protocol
8:45-11:30 AM: Activity in the lo’i
11:30-Noon: Rinse off and closing circle
WHERE: Ho’okua’aina; 916E Auloa Rd. Kailua, HI 96734
OTHER DETAILS: Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. For more details, contact Kapiolani Street.
RSVP: Email Kapiolani Street (kapiolani@tlcghawaii.com) by Friday, January 31, 2020 to RSVP or if you have any questions. Lunch and a shirt will be provided. More information regarding location, parking, what to bring, and liability/waiver forms will be provided once you RSVP.
Updated: 02/09/2020_JS