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Call For Abstracts for ATCAVE2027-Innovate, Inspire, Ignite: Every Drop Matters
There is an opportunity for individuals to present at the
CTAWWA Annual Technical Conference & Vendor Expo (ATCAVE) 2027
ATCAVE Format – The CTAWWA is planning to conduct ATCAVE in person at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, CT on March 2, 2027. Each presentation will be approximately 30 minutes in length, allowing 25 minutes for presenting the topic and 5 minutes for response to questions.
Suggested topics - Innovative Solutions, Sustainability, AI, Resilience and Cyber Security, Efficiency and Water Loss, Asset Management, Hydraulic Modeling, Conservation, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology, Rate Management, Strategic Planning, Plant Operations, Small Systems, Water Treatment, Residuals Management, Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Regulatory Issues, Distribution, Utility Management, Safety, and Water Quality (including Lead/Copper and PFAS topics).
What to submit – Abstracts may be submitted only via the Pheedloop Online Abstract Submittal Portal. Only one abstract will be accepted per speaker. The individual submitting the abstract will be considered the Primary Speaker and receive communications regarding the abstract. If you have a co-speaker, please include their information during abstract process.
Deadline - Submissions are due by November 15, 2026
Criteria for selection–Program Committee members will review the submissions based on the following criteria: Originality, Innovation, Significance of Work, Audience Range, Technical Content, Case Studies, Quality of Abstract, and Real-Life Application. Please note that the selection of presentations for ATCAVE 2027 will be made by the CT Section AWWA Education and Program Committee with the presenters being notified by December 31, 2026. Due to their participation as presenters at ATCAVE, registration will be offered at a 50% discount. Presenters are required to register individually.
The Education & Program Committee is inviting Young Professionals to participate in the “Fresh Ideas” Competition at ATCAVE
The “Fresh Ideas” Young Professionals (YP) competition at ATCAVE is for presenters 35 years or younger who are CTAWWA members. YP presenters will be selected to present a 30-minute presentation during the regular sessions at ATCAVE. From those who present, one winner will be selected and CTAWWA will provide a travel allowance to cover the cost of airfare and hotel during ACE27 in San Diego, CA, from June 13-16, 2027. AWWA will cover the cost of registration for the conference, and the winner’s employer should be asked to cover the cost of their time to attend this prestigious conference and present a poster at the “Fresh Ideas” poster session. The above submission guidelines apply to “Fresh Ideas” contestants.
If your paper is selected for possible presentation, you will be contacted by December 31, 2027.
Questions - Please contact Program Co-Chairs Steve Rupar at [email protected] or Jennifer Reynolds at [email protected] .
