Open Abstract Submission

Now accepting abstracts for the following 2024 events:


2024 Wastewater Administrators Conference Abstract Submission

January 25-26, 2024
Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth


Abstracts are being sought for the technical program of the 2024 Wastewater Administrators Conferece (also known as WWAdCon). This conference provides the opportunity to interact with other superintendents and administrators from across the state. 

Topics being requested:

  • Employee Leadership and Development
  • Energy Generation and Management
  • Energy Management
  • Facility Operations and Maintenance
  • Groundwater
  • Instrumentation and Controls
  • Municipal Wastewater Treatment Process and Design
  • Operations and Maintenance
  • Optimizing Operation in Collection Systems Research
  • Residuals and Biosolids
  • Safety
  • Treatment Innovations
  • Water Resource Recovery


*** Final Deadline for Abstract Submission is Friday, September 22nd, 2023. ***

Click here to submit or copy & paste the following link: https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=MWEA&prid=1324327

2024 Operators Day Abstract Submission

February 6-7, 2024
Lansing Center, Lansing


Abstracts are being sought for the technical program of the 2024 Operators Day. Operators Day is the classroom training part of the MI-AWWA and MWEA Joint Expo & Operators Day. Over 1,100 water and wastewater utility managers and operators attend this event annually. Due to the attendee size, attendees are divided into 2 rooms, so presenters are required to give the same presentation twice that day (once in each room).

Topics being requested must be TECHNICAL in nature and should apply to both Water and Wastewater Operators. We are seeking abstracts on the following topics:

  • Lab

  • Pumps

  • Lifts

  • MISS DIG

  • Leadership

  • Galvanizeed Service Line Replacements (GLSR)

  • Work Culture

  • Implementation of GIS

  • Updating Asset Management Plans or Creating Them

  • Creating/Implementing a Safety Program


*** Final Deadline for Abstract Submission is Friday, September 22nd, 2023. ***

Click here to submit or copy & paste the following link: https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=MWEA&prid=1315773


2024 Biosolids Conference


March 6-7, 2024 | Oakland County (hotel location pending)

Abstracts are being sought for the technical program of the 2024 Biosolids Conference - "Innovative Applications to Today’s Challenges-Opportunities"

TOPICS being requested:

  • Emerging Contaminants
    • Program impacts
    • Environmental impacts
    • Research (i.e. microplastics, PFAS)
  • Beneficial use and soil heath
    • Carbon Sequestration
    • Back to the basics, soil improvement and crop yields
    • Valuing Biosolids
    • Biosolids- a historical perspective since 503
  • Energy Recovery
  • Process enhancements/improvements
  • Biosolids Program efficiency options

*** To be considered in the first round, abstracts must be submitted by Friday, September 22nd, 2023. ***


Click here to submit or copy & paste the following link: https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=MWEA&prid=1345101


2024 Annual Conference Abstract Submission

June 9 - 12, 2024
Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls


We are seeking abstracts in the following topics: Climate Change | Collection Systems | Decentralized Wastewater Treatment | Disinfection | Facility Operations and Maintenance | Future Insights | Government Affairs | Great Lakes | Groundwater | Hot Topics | Industrial Issues and Treatment Technologies | Laboratory Practices | Leadership | Employee Development & Human Resources | Michigan Issues | Municipal Wastewater Treatment Process and Design | Public Health | Research & Innovation | Residuals & Biosolids Management | Stormwater Management | Sustainability & Energy Management | Utility Management | Water Reclamation & Reuse | Watershed Resources Management

The MWEA Annual Conference can only be Michigan's Water Quality Event of the year with YOUR submissions.

*** To be considered in the first round, abstracts must be submitted by Friday, October 27th, 2023. ***

Click here to submit or copy & paste the following link: https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=MWEA&prid=1329215

General Abstract Submission
Abstracts are accepted anytime throughout the year for MWEA's topical seminars & events, including:


  • Asset & Infrastructure Management (April 2024) 
  • Process & Sustainable Energy (May 2024)
  • Lagoons (Summer 2024)
  • Industrial Pretreatment Program (September 2024)
  • Northern MI Wastewater Operators (September 2024)
  • Collections (October 2024)
  • Maintenance (October 2024)
  • Laboratory Practices (November 2024)
  • Stormwater & Watershed (December 2024)

REQUIREMENTS:
- Presenters shall provide a brief (one page or less) written abstract summarizing their talk.
- The abstract shall include the presentation title and contact info.
- Presentations shall be 30 - 45 minutes in length, and allow 5 minutes for questions and answers.
- Presenters are to utilize MS PowerPoint® software for the visual aid. A laptop computer and projector will be available.

You will be contacted about a potential presentation date and time if your abstract is selected. Abstracts will be kept on file for one year. 

Click here to submit or copy & paste the following link: https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=MWEA&prid=889295