2020 Spring Conference

March 18 & 19, 2020

French Lick Resort

Make your plans now to attend the 2020 Annual Spring Conference; last year's conference hosted over 850 total people! Our event offers great networking and educational opportunities for water and wastewater professionals - in addition to earning up to 10 contact hours for Water & Wastewater licenses. The Spring Conference also provides vendors the perfect venue to showcase their products and services to a variety of utility professionals from operations specialist to managers and board / council members. 

Get the Conference App!

It will provide you with the latest updates about our event, keeping you informed and connected. Use this app to access resources, network with other attendees, and share your experience at our event. 

BONUS! When you are active on the app - by posting pictures, commenting, etc., you'll rack up points. The attendee with the most points at 12:15 pm on Thursday will win $100!

Award Nominations

Do you know someone who is doing a great job? Goes above and beyond the call of duty? Has your system achieved excellence this year - or overcome some amazing challenges? Of course you do!  We know Indiana water and wastewater professionals are some of the most dedicated people around!

Award Nomination Form - Application deadline is February 10, 2020. 

Regional Water Taste Test

Our first regional taste test will be held at the Spring Conference. Systems may choose to compete in ANY of the regional competitions. Submissions MUST NOT have any major violations of bacteriological testing or chemical monitoring for two years prior to the Taste Test. Winners from each region will advance to compete in the “Best Tasting Water in Indiana” at our annual Fall Conference, October 7th, 2020 in Fort Wayne, IN. (regional winners will receive one free fall conference registration.)
More info / register your water...

Tuesday's Hospitality Night

Don't miss the pre-conference hospitality gathering on Tuesday evening across the street at Legendz!  National Water Services is sponsoring a night to remember!! Please join us for an evening of FUN, FOOD, DRINKS and LIVE MUSIC!  

TIME: 6:00pm - 11:30pm   

PLACE: Legendz Sports Bar & Grill

(across the street from French Lick Resort - shuttles are available if needed! Contact Laura Vidal.)

Water World Jeopardy

Don't miss this fun game you know and love Wednesday evening during the exhibitor reception!  We'll play a classic "Jeopardy" style game consisting of questions only water and wastewater operations specialists will know the answers to; complete with our very own Rex Trebek (aka Rex Blanton).  Contestants will compete for a cash and other various prizes.  

We are currently looking for contestants - let us know if you want to play!    

Hotel Accommodations 

Host Hotel

Reservations Website   Reservations Phone: 888-936-9360  

West Baden Springs has some rooms available for our group - Rate: $179 Call: 888-936-9360

OVERFLOW Hotel

Best Western Plus - 613 South Arnold F Habig Blvd French Lick, IN 47432 

Rate: $105/night - Must mention you are with the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water Group
Cut-Off Date:  March 1, 2020     Reservations Phone: 812-936-0520

Attendee Registration

Exhibitor Registration

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Schedule / Class Descriptions

Current Exhibitors

Current List of Attendees

Attendee Registration Packet

Exhibitor Registration Packet

Things to Do in French Lick

Agenda At A Glance

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

3pm-8pm Exhibitor Registration / Set-Up, Attendee Packet Pick-Up
6pm-11:30pm Pre-Conference Hospitality Event @ Legendz Sports Bar 

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

7:45am Conference Kick-Off - Coffee & Donuts
8am Sessions Begin
10:15am Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
11:45am Awards Luncheon
3:45pm-5:15pm Reception
8pm-10pm Hospitality Bowling Event

Thursday, March 19, 2020

7am Hot Breakfast Buffet
8am Water Taste Test & Opening Remarks
8:30am Sessions Begin
12:15pm Grand Prize Drawing
12:30pm-2:30pm Exhibitor Tear Down
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch - On Your Own
2:30pm Shotgun Raffle
3:45pm Sessions End