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2026 Operator Expo North - Attendee Registration

1-day expos are demonstration shows with live demos and hands-on displays

Thursday, May 21, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

* Registration open until 5/20/26 at 11:00 PM (EDT)

Expo North | Akron

Earn up to 5 contact hours for BOTH Water AND Wastewater by participating in live equipment demonstrations and presentations.

Our one day Operator Expos provide hands on education through live demos and interactive displays designed specifically for utility professionals. Expo North takes place outdoors at Pike Memorial Park in Akron, IN.

With more than 500 attendees at last year’s expos, this event continues to be one of our most popular offerings. Join fellow operators and industry partners for a day of learning, networking, and a relaxed outdoor experience, complete with a hog roast lunch.

Schedule
Registration and contests begin at 8:00 AM
Demonstrations begin at 9:00 AM
Bring your own chair

Cancellations incur a 25 dollar cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations made May 14, 2026 or later. Early bird rates good through May 8, 2026.

Credits Price
Member Attendee Registration
Attendee Registration & Contests begin @ 8:00am
Demos begin @ 9:00am

BYOC - Bring your own chair
Registration Opens 3/12/26 at 8:00 AM EDT
$175.00
Non-Member Attendee Registration
Attendee Registration & Contests begin @ 8:00am
Demos begin @ 9:00am

BYOC - Bring your own chair
Registration Opens 3/12/26 at 8:00 AM EDT
$275.00
Credits Price
Member Attendee Registration
Attendee Registration & Contests begin @ 8:00am
Demos begin @ 9:00am

BYOC - Bring your own chair
Registration Opens 5/9/26 at 12:00 AM EDT
$200.00
Non-Member Attendee Registration
Attendee Registration & Contests begin @ 8:00am
Demos begin @ 9:00am

BYOC - Bring your own chair
Registration Opens 5/9/26 at 12:00 AM EDT
$300.00

Agenda

May 21
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Vendor Setup Begins
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration Opens Go to the Registration Tent to get your Name Badge & CEU form!
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Live Demonstrations Begin!
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Break Visit our tabletop vendors, play our outdoor games & challenge yourself with the Clamp Champ Competition!
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Live Demonstrations
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Break Visit our tabletop vendors, play our outdoor games & challenge yourself with the Clamp Champ Competition!
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Live Demonstrations
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Hog Roast Lunch! Hog Roast Lunch, Contest Winner Announcements & Water Taste Test
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Live Demonstrations
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Break Visit our tabletop vendors, play our outdoor games & challenge yourself with the Clamp Champ Competition!
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Live Demonstrations
3:45 PM - 3:50 PM Clamp Champ Announcement Clamp Champ Winner Announced

For More Information:

Alliance of Indiana Rural Water Logo 555 West Jefferson Street
Franklin, Indiana 46131
United States
3177894200
BIG THANKS to American Pump Repair & Service, Inc. for providing the hog roast!