Collection Systems and Stormwater Conference 2024
April 9-12, 2024 | Hartford, CT
The latest about CSSW 2024
This conference is hosted by the Water Environment Federation in cooperation with the New England Water Environment Association.
Join us at the 2024 Collection Systems and Stormwater Conference! WEF is delighted to welcome you to Hartford, Connecticut, for another exciting conference focused on design and operations of wastewater collection systems, as well as wet weather control and stormwater management.
Registration & Hotel
Registration & hotel options for this event are open now!
Education & CEUs
We are pleased to offer 3 pre-conference workshops and 31 technical sessions focused on various topics related to both collection systems and stormwater.
Info on Continuing Education Credits
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Exhibition
Explore more than 60 collection systems and stormwater exhibitors at CSSW. Find the latest products and services and network with your peers.
Find Out How to Exhibit & SponsorNetwork with NEWEA
Join NEWEA for an evening full of networking, food, beverages, and entertainment. NEWEA’s Welcome Reception will take place on Tuesday, April 9 at the CT Science Center (a 2-minute walk from the convention center) from 5-8 p.m.
Tickets are $50 and include 2 drink tickets, food, and special access to the Science Center.
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Registration Information
Registration for the Collection Systems and Stormwater Conference is now open!
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Registration Type |
Early Bird |
Standard |
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| By March 1, 2024 | On/After March 2, 2024 | |||
| Member* | Nonmember | Member* | Nonmember | |
| Full Conference | $715 | $1,025 | $925 | $1,335 |
| Full Conference Student | $0 | $225** | $0 | $290** |
| One Day Conference | $415 | $550 | $535 | $685 |
| Expo Only | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
*You must be an active WEF Member to qualify for these rates. Join or renew today.
**Student Nonmember: To qualify for the Student Non-Member rate, you must provide proof of enrollment in a minimum of six (6) credit hours at an accredited college or university and provide written documentation on school letterhead, verifying your student status.
Workshop & Tour Rates
| Item | Description | Date & Time | *Member | *Non-Member |
| Workshop A |
Smart Sewer Applications and Utility Experiences |
Apr 9 8:30-5:00 |
$195.00 | $225.00 |
| Workshop B | Don’t Forget Your Manholes! How to Identify and Properly Select Rehabilitation to Extend Service Life | Apr 9 8:30 -5:00 |
$195.00 | $225.00 |
| **Workshop C |
Financing Stormwater Infrastructure in Communities: WIFIA, SRFs, and Private Finance, and Technical Assistance via EPA Environmental Finance Centers |
Apr 9 1:30 - 5:00 |
$100.00 | $125.00 |
| **Tour A |
Hartford MDC’s South Hartford Conveyance & Storage Tunnel Project |
Apr 10 1:00- 4:00 |
$50.00 | $50.00 |
| **Tour B |
Navigating the Challenges of Operating one of the Most Complex Flood Control Systems in New England |
Apr 10 1:00-4:00 |
$50.00 | $50.00 |
*You must be an active WEF Member to qualify for these rates. Join or renew today.
** Lunch is not included.
To Register, follow these steps:
- Click on the Register Now link.
- Use WEF Account Lookup to see if you have an existing account or WEF membership.
- Nonmembers, choose "Continue as a Nonmember" or join/renew your membership
For step-by-step instructions on the registration process, view the registration tutorial pdf.
Registration Fee Includes
- Access to Technical Sessions
- Networking events
- Digital conference proceedings
- Lunch & Reception – Wednesday, April 10
- Lunch – Thursday, April 11
Workshops are not included with conference registration.
Member Rate Qualifications
In order to qualify for member rates, you must have a current individual WEF membership, valid through the date of the event you are attending. You should have your own individual member ID number. Though your institution may be a member of WEF, you must maintain an individual WEF membership to be eligible to receive the member rate.
Nonmember
If you are not a WEF member or your membership lapses and is not renewed by the time of the event, you will either have to join/renew your membership or pay the non-member rate for the event.
Students who are not members of WEF must pay the student nonmember rate and provide proof of student status, during the registration process.
Payment
Online registration payments are by credit card only (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express).
Cancellation and Substitution
A written request for cancellation/refund must be submitted by March 22, 2024. WEF will charge a 25% cancellation fee and refund 75%. No refunds will be issued for cancellations requested after March 22, 2024. Rather than canceling, consider sending a substitute. An organization may submit a request to substitute one person for another in writing by March 22, 2024.
Important Note
All attendees must have a unique email address registered. If you are registering for someone else, please enter their email address.
Policies, Terms, and Conditions
Hotel Information
Conference Headquarters Hotel:
Marriott Hartford Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd | Hartford, CT 06103
The WEF Hotel Conference Headquarters Hotel BlocK is CLOSED.
Questions? Please contact: Registration@wef.org
Travel and Accessibility
Getting To and Around Hartford
- Airport: Bradley International Airport (BDL - 15 miles from the Marriott and the Convention Center)
- Amtrak/Rail: Hartford Union Station (HFD - 1-mile from the Marriott and the Convention Center)
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See Exhibit & Sponsorship OptionsProgram & Continuing Education Units
Explore the program, education, and in-store events for Collection Systems and Stormwater 2024. The robust program includes 3 pre-conference workshops and 31 technical sessions focused on various topics related to both collection systems and stormwater.
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Technical Program
For more information about submitting content and speaking at WEF Education & Training Events, visit our Speaker Information page.
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703-684-2400 x7450
Continuing Education
WEF provides an easy way for conference registrants to receive continuing education (CE) credits through reliable credit tracking, anytime access to CE credit documentation, and archived record keeping for state reporting. Access to CE credits for registrants will be available within 4 weeks after the conference. The direct link will be provided on the event website and via direct email immediately following the conference.
For Professional Engineers
WEF education and training events are accepted by most U.S. state licensing boards for engineers. WEF also maintains Provider Status with several state engineering boards, including the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
For Professional Operators
WEF is pursuing CE credit pre-approval with several state operator licensing boards for the 2024 Collection Systems and Stormwater Conference, including: CT, NY, MA, ME, MD, NH, NY, NJ, OH, PA and VT. Further state pre-approvals may be added up until the conference dates with the full list of state approval information provided on the CSC and Stormwater 2024 website.
If you are a licensed Operator seeking CE credits from a state that is not represented in our active site list, please contact ce@wef.org for assistance.
*States’ licensing boards encourage licensees to familiarize themselves with credit policies and requirements and to verify which events are approved or accepted in their state(s).
For more information about continuing education overall, visit WEF’s Continuing Education Credits page.
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