Annual Conference
Plans are underway for Kentucky Rural Water Association’s 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for August 26 through August 28, 2024 at the Central Bank Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky. We are anticipating another great Annual Conference but we need YOU to make it happen!
Attendee Registration Exhibitor Registration
Highlights include:
Up to a total of 12 hours of continuing education credit for operators and water district commissioners can be earned during the conference.
- Operators: 6 hours on Monday, 3 hours on Tuesday afternoon, and 3 hours on Wednesday morning-(pending approval by the Division of Compliance Assistance). See Agenda At a Glance for further details.
- Water District Commissioners: 6 hours on Monday (pending approval by the Public Service Commission). See Agenda At a Glance for further details.
Best Tasting Water Contest
KRWA is looking for the best tasting water in the state! Water check-in will be available beginning Monday at the registration desk. Samples must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday in order to participate in the contest. Water samples will be stored until the time of judging during the Member Appreciation Reception and WaterPac Raffle on Tuesday evening.
KRWA Golf Scramble
This year's KRWA golf scramble is being held at the University Club of Kentucky. The stunning countryside setting of Central Kentucky's rolling Bluegrass terrain serves as the backdrop for 36 holes of exceptional golf at the University Club of Kentucky. Our golf Scramble will be held on Monday, August 26.
Registration is limited to the first 120 golfers. The format for play is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 8:30 am EST.
Updated Conference Format
Sunday (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
We're thrilled to invite you to kick off this year's conference at our Welcome Reception! This event is complimentary for all conference attendees, but please pre-register so we can plan accordingly. Enjoy refreshments and network with fellow participants before heading off to dinner. The Reception is a new addition this year, and we look forward to seeing you there. For those who’ve pre-registered, beat the Monday morning rush by picking up your name badge and conference packet during the reception.
MONDAY (8:00 am - 7:00 pm)
Calling all golfers to join us at the new scramble location - University Club of Lexington! For our non-golfing attendees, we are offering three tracks of training sessions starting at 8 AM. To wrap up the day, join us in our exhibit hall (4:00 pm -7:00 pm) for networking, exhibits, and reception.
The concurrent session format consists of 3 tracks, each offering continuing education credit (up to 6 hours).
- Water & Wastewater Operators
- Water District Commissioners
- Customer Service
TUESDAY (8:00 am - 7:30pm)
NEW for 2024...Tuesday will kick off a full day of activities starting at 8:00 am with Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall. The morning continues with Cash Drawings in the exhibit hall and the Annual Business Meeting. Another schedule change for 2024....Following the close of the exhibit hall, we will hold the Awards Luncheon (12:00 pm-2:00 pm) which will include the announcement of Wooden Bucket Nominees. The day will conclude with the Member Appreciation Reception (5:30 pm-7:30 pm), which will host the Best Tasting Water Contest, the WaterPac Raffle, and the Ultimate Meter Challenge, good food and fellowship.
The afternoon will continue with a new concurrent session format consisting of four tracks, each offering continuing education credits (up to 3 hours for each track).
- Regulatory Track
- Engineering Track
- Drinking Water Track
- Wastewater Track
WEDNESDAY (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Grab some coffee to accompany your continental breakfast before heading into the reminder of our training sessions on Wednesday morning.
- Water & Waster Water Track (DOW Regulatory Topics)
- Women of Rural Water Hosted Track
- Financial & Funding Track
We promised changes ahead and they're not limited to our conference schedule. We hope the insights you gain from the top-notch instructional sessions, exhibit hall displays, and outstanding speakers will equip you to tackle the challenges in the water and wastewater industry. Plus, with great food, fun, and fellowship, there's even more reason not to miss this conference! We look forward to seeing you in Lexington.
If you have any questions, please contact the KRWA office at 270.843.2291.
Hope to see you in Lexington!