Open Abstract Submission


Now accepting abstracts for the following events:




Submission Requirements:

Abstract Requirements:

  • Presenters shall provide a brief (one page or less) written abstract summarizing their talk.
  • The abstract shall include the presentation title and contact information (name, title, email and employer)

Presentation Requirements:

  • Presentations shall be 30 to 45 minutes in length, including 5 minutes for questions and answers.
  • You are required to present IN PERSON – recorded/virtual presentations will not be accepted.
  • Presenters are to utilize MS PowerPoint® software for the visual aid.
  • Presentation DRAFTS are due 3 weeks prior to conference for staff review.
  • FINAL presentations are due 1-2 weeks prior to the conference for upload to the MWEA laptop used on-site for all presentations.
    • You CANNOT use your own computer on-site.
    • You will have a slide advancer and either a Lavalier or Handheld Wireless Microphone for use.
  • Optional: a PDF version of your presentation will be made available to the attendees following the end of the conference.


NOTE: Presenters are NOT reimbursed for travel, lodging or given honoraria of any kind. Accepted presenters attend free on the day of the conference they speak and a discounted FULL conference registration is also available.



General Abstract Submission
Abstracts are accepted anytime throughout the year for MWEA's topical seminars & events, including:
  • Asset & Infrastructure Management (April) 
  • Process & Sustainable Energy (May)
  • PFAS / Contaminants of Concern (August)
  • Industrial Pretreatment Program (September)
  • Northern MI Wastewater Operators (September/October)
  • Collections (October)
  • Maintenance (October/November)
  • Laboratory Practices (November)
  • Watershed and Stormwater (December)

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


Wastewater Administrators Conference
January 22-23, 2026 | Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth
Abstracts are now being accepted for the technical program of the 2026 Wastewater Administrators Conference (WWAdCon). WWAdCon is one of MWEA’s most in-demand events, selling out every year and drawing a full house of 250+ of Michigan’s most influential superintendents, utility directors, and administrators. This is an opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers who shape the future of our state’s water infrastructure and operations.
Topics being requested:
Managerial Topics: 
Staffing and Human Resources • Occupational Health/Health and Safety • Financing and Utility Rates • Wastewater Utility Policy • Management and Leadership • Employee Leadership and Development

Technical Topics:

EGLE/Policy Update • Water Quality • Residuals and Biosolids • Municipal Wastewater Treatment Process and Design •Collection Systems •Modeling and Simulations • Energy Efficiency/Sustainability • Energy Generation and Management • Asset Management/Maintenance • Laboratory/Analytical • Instrumentation and Controls • Treatment Innovations • Water Resource Recovery • Odor Control • SCADA/Cybersecurity

Click here to submit or copy & paste the following link: www.viethconsulting.com/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=MWEA&prid=1893779


Joint Expo and Operator Days (with MI-AWWA)
Feb 10-11, 2026 | Lansing Center


Abstracts are being sought for the technical program of the 2026 Operator Days. Operator Days is the classroom training part of Joint Expo. Over 1,100 water and wastewater utility managers and operators attend this event annually. 

Topics being requested must be either TECHNICAL or MANAGERIAL in nature and must apply to both Water and Wastewater Operators.

We are seeking abstracts on the following topics: 

Lab • Pumps • Lifts • MISS DIG • Leadership • Galvanized Service Line Replacements (GLSR) • Work Culture • Implementation of GIS • Updating Asset Management Plans or Creating Them • Creating/Implementing a Safety Program


Click here to submit or copy & paste the following link: https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=MWEA&prid=1898667


Biosolids Conference
March 2026 | TBD

Abstracts are being sought for the technical program of the 2026 Biosolids Conference, a 2-day conference with a tours, socials, networking and a full day of educational programming.

Topics being requested:

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

Click here to submit or copy & paste the following link: https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=MWEA&prid=1895001


101st Annual Conference
June 15-18, 2026 | Boyne Falls

CBe part of Michigan’s Water Quality Event of the Year! MWEA is now accepting abstract submissions for our 101st Annual Conference. We’re looking for dynamic and engaging presentations from all corners of the water sector—especially innovative or first-of-their-kind projects!

Topics of Interest:

Air Quality & Odor Control • Asset Management • Climate Change • Collection Systems • CSO & SSO Planning • Decentralized Treatment • Disinfection • Facility Operations & Maintenance • Future Trends • Government Affairs • Great Lakes • Groundwater • Hot Topics • Industrial Treatment • Laboratory Practices • Leadership • Workforce & HR • Michigan Issues • Micro-constituents & Emerging Contaminants • Municipal Process & Design • Public Health • Research & Innovation • Biosolids & Residuals • DE&I, ESG & Water Equity • Stormwater • Sustainability & Energy • Utility Management • Water Reuse • Watershed Management


Help shape the future of water in Michigan - Submit your abstract today!

Click here to submit or copy & paste the following link: https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=MWEA&prid=1897445