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11/2/2025 to 11/5/2025
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When:
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Sunday, November 2, 2025
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Where:
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Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
United States
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Contact:
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Contact Shelby Kea for any registration related questions.
skea@nconewater.org
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NC One Water Annual Conference
NC One Water Annual Conference
NC One Water Annual Conference
NC One Water Annual Conference
The NC One Water Annual Conference is held for members and non-members involved in the water and wastewater industries. The conference provides education, training, leadership, and networking opportunities through an engagement-first experience featuring
continuing education sessions, live competitions, and exhibitors.
PROGRAM
Schedule & Sessions
Click to view the NC1W 2025 AC Program
Technical Session Tracks: Water, Wastewater, Policy Management, Collection Distribution, Special Topics, Student and Young Professionals (SYPs)
Continuing Education credits (PDHs/CEUs) are available for attending technical sessions.
REGISTRATION
Registration Rates & Deadlines
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EARLY
07/21 - 09/03
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STANDARD
09/04 - 10/19
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LATE
After 10/20
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Member |
Utility Member |
Non-Member |
Member |
Utility Member |
Non-Member |
Member |
Utility Member |
Non-Member |
| Full |
$495.00 |
$517.50 |
$535.00 |
$540.00 |
$562.50 |
$585.00 |
$585.00 |
$607.50 |
$630.00 |
| Monday |
$282.00 |
$304.50 |
$322.00 |
$327.00 |
$349.50 |
$372.00 |
$372.00 |
$394.50 |
$417.00 |
| Tuesday |
$282.00 |
$304.50 |
$322.00 |
$327.00 |
$349.50 |
$372.00 |
$372.00 |
$394.50 |
$417.00 |
| Wednesday |
$96.00 |
$118.50 |
$136.00 |
$141.00 |
$163.50 |
$186.00 |
$186.00 |
$208.50 |
$231.00 |
| Retired |
$150.00 |
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$150.00 |
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$150.00 |
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EVENTS & NETWORKING
Networking
Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m. | Indoor Pickleball & Golf: Get a jump-start on the fun with our pre-conference networking event! Register Here.
Sunday, 4 - 6:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Welcome Social: Kick off your conference week with us! Catch up with colleagues and make new connections.
Sunday, 4 - 6 p.m. | 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament: Join us for a friendly fundraising competition! Hosted by The NC One Water Membership Engagement Community and The Students and Young Professionals Network during
the Welcome Social. Register Here.
Sunday, 5 - 6 p.m. | New Member and First Time Meet & Greet: Are you a new member to AWWA/WEF/NC One Water? Is it your first time attending the Annual Conference? Get connected, meet new friends, and learn
about all there is to do. Hosted by The NC One Water Membership Engagement Community during the Welcome Social.
Monday, 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. | SYP Lunch & Learn: Connect with peers and learn from seasoned experts. Register Here.
Monday, 11:50 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. | Women's Professional Networking Luncheon: A structured professional networking session followed by a plated lunch. View Here. Registration Closed - Please join us for the WoW Networking Event below!
Monday, 4 - 5 p.m. | Women of Water Networking Event: A casual afternoon networking event for women in the industry. No pre-registration necessary.
Monday, 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. | Exhibitor Happy Hour: Mix and mingle with our top tier industry exhibitors in the exhibit hall.
Tuesday, 8 - 10 a.m. | AWWA & WEF Networking Events: Connect with your local and national AWWA & WEF communities.
Competitions & Contests
Best Tasting Water Contest: Prove your system has the best tasting water in North Carolina. Register Here.
Student Poster Contest: Hosted by the Students and Young Professionals Network. Register Here.
Annual Conference Competitions: View More.
- Pipe Tapping
- Operations Challenge
- Hydrant Hysteria
- Meter Madness
Student Day
Monday - Annual Conference Student Day: Launch your career in the water sector! On MONDAY 11/3/2025 our conference is open to students in or interested in the water/wastewater industry. We host
a dedicated Student & Young Professional session "track" with a full day of content along with a SYP Lunch & Learn. Register Here.
Technical Tour
Monday, 1 - 3 p.m. | Annual Conference Technical Tour: Go beyond the conference hall with an exclusive tour of the new East Neuse Regional Pump Station, a vital component of Raleigh's water infrastructure. Register Here. Space is limited!
"Brilliance in Every Drop" Awards Celebration
Tuesday, 6:30 - 9 p.m., RSVP Required
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we dine & celebrate the shining stars of North Carolina's water industry. National, Local, and Conference Awards will be presented at this event.
Please check your conference registration confirmation email for instructions on how to RSVP for this awards dinner. If you did not receive a registration confirmation email, or
are attending the conference as a part of a sponsorship, please reach out to Mallory Burch at MBurch@nconewater.org to RSVP. Space is limited!
Annual Conference Clay Shoot
Get ready for some friendly competition! Join us for the Annual Conference Clay Shoot on Sunday, November 2nd, from 11 AM - 2 PM at Deep River Sporting Clays. Individual and team tickets available as an add-on
during conference registration.
Contact: Ashley Cutright, Ashley.Cutright@timmons.com
Address: 284 Cletus Hall Rd, Sanford, NC 27330
Volunteer & Give Back
Interested in Volunteering? Volunteering gets you an access badge to the conference for the day you are volunteering, but does not include CEUs/special events (like specialty luncheons or the awards ceremony). Saturday volunteers can receive an access badge for Monday or Tuesday. Sign up for a volunteer slot HERE! Please contact Sarah at SSterling@nconewater.org with any questions.
NC Water For People: Stop by the NC Water For People tables to take part in a variety of meaningful fundraising activities like the Silent Auction and College Flag Competition.
HOTEL & VENUE
Official Conference Hotels
NOTE: BEWARE OF SCAMMERS - THESE ARE THE ONLY ROOM BLOCKS SANCTIONED BY NC ONE WATER
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Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Room Block SOLD OUT
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Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Room Block SOLD OUT
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Non-hotel block recommended hotel: Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Venue & Parking
The conference is held at the Raleigh Convention Center.
EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS
Exhibitor Booths & Sponsorships are sold out, but we hope you will join us in 2026!
2026 Spring Conference
April 27 – April 29, 2026
Great Wolf Lodge, Concord, NC
2026 Annual Conference
Nov.
2 – Nov. 5, 2026
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
*Please note show days have changed to Mon – Thurs*
Additional Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities
Available at our Collection & Distribution, Biological Wastewater, and Maintenance Technologist Schools.
Reach out to Mallory Burch at mburch@nconewater.org to learn more.
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