NC One Water
2026 One Water Annual Conference
Date/Time
11/2/2026 - 11/4/2026
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern
Event Description
NC One Water Annual Conference - November 2-4, Raleigh, NC - Every Drop Counts

The NC One Water Annual Conference brings together members and non-members from across the water and wastewater industries. It is an engagement-first experience built around continuing education, live competitions, and exhibitors, with real opportunities to learn, lead, and connect.

When
Monday, November 2 through
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
  
Where
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
  
Contact
Shelby Kea handles registration questions.
skea@nconewater.org
Program
Schedule & Sessions
Please note: This is a tentative working schedule. Times will change as content is finalized. An updated schedule will be posted here as content evolves, and a final schedule will be sent before the event.
Forum: The Annual Conference Forum has moved to Monday, Nov. 2 at 1:00 p.m., leading into the Opening Session.
 
Technical Session Tracks: Water, Wastewater, Policy Management, Collection Distribution, Special Topics, and Students and Young Professionals (SYPs).
 
Ethics: A one-hour Ethics Session will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Monday, November 2
12:00 p.m. Early Badge Pickup Open
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Conference Forum
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Opening Session
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Social
Tuesday, November 3
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Badge Pickup & Help Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Technical Sessions
11:40 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. Exhibit Hall Lunch
12:20 – 5:10 p.m. Technical Sessions
5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Exhibitor Happy Hour
Wednesday, November 4
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Badge Pickup & Help Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. Technical Sessions
12:20 – 1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Lunch
1:00 – 5:10 p.m. Technical Sessions
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Continuing Education Credits: Technical Sessions will be approved for Water and/or Wastewater Continuing Education Credit. Any course approved for Water or Wastewater Credit is also approved for PE PDHs.

Detailed Technical Schedule: Full schedule to be released.

Registration
Registration Rates & Deadlines
Early • July 21 – September 3
Ticket Member Utility Member Non-Member
Full $495.00 $517.50 $535.00
Monday $96.00 $118.50 $136.00
Tuesday $282.00 $304.50 $322.00
Wednesday $282.00 $304.50 $322.00
Retired $150.00 n/a n/a
Standard • September 4 – October 19
Ticket Member Utility Member Non-Member
Full $540.00 $562.50 $585.00
Monday $141.00 $163.50 $186.00
Tuesday $327.00 $349.50 $372.00
Wednesday $327.00 $349.50 $372.00
Retired $150.00 n/a n/a
Late • After October 20
Ticket Member Utility Member Non-Member
Full $585.00 $607.50 $630.00
Monday $186.00 $208.50 $231.00
Tuesday $372.00 $394.50 $417.00
Wednesday $372.00 $394.50 $417.00
Retired $150.00 n/a n/a
Attendee Registration Opens Monday, July 20, 2026
Events & Networking
Pre-Conference
Annual Timmons Group Pre-Conference Clay Shoot. Kick off conference week with a friendly clay shoot, sponsored by Timmons Group. Details to be announced.
Networking

Monday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Pre-Conference Networking Lunch. Get a jump-start on the fun. New to AWWA, WEF, or NC One Water? Attending the Annual Conference for the first time? Get connected, meet new friends, and learn about everything there is to do. Hosted by the NC One Water Membership Engagement Community.

Monday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Exhibit Hall Welcome Social. Kick off your conference week with us. Catch up with colleagues and make new connections.

Monday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. • 2nd 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.

Tuesday • SYP Lunch & Learn. Connect with peers and learn from seasoned experts.

Tuesday, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. • Women of Water Networking Event. A casual afternoon networking event for women in the industry. No pre-registration necessary.

Tuesday, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. • Exhibitor Happy Hour. Mix and mingle with our top-tier industry exhibitors in the exhibit hall.

Wednesday • AWWA Community Session. Connect with your local and national AWWA community.

Wednesday • WEF Community Session. Connect with your local and national WEF community.

Competitions & Contests

Best Tasting Water Contest. Prove your system has the best tasting water in North Carolina.

Student Poster Contest. Hosted by the Students and Young Professionals Network.

Annual Photo Contest. Share your best water-themed photography and compete for top honors.

Annual Conference Competitions. Watch the action across all four events:

Pipe Tapping   Operations Challenge   Hydrant Hysteria   Meter Madness
Student Day
Tuesday, November 3 • Annual Conference Student Day. Launch your career in the water sector. On Tuesday, our conference is open to students in or interested in the water and wastewater industry. We host a dedicated Student & Young Professional session track with a full day of content, plus the SYP Lunch & Learn.
RSVP Required
Brilliance in Every Drop Awards Celebration
Wednesday, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we dine and celebrate the shining stars of North Carolina's water industry. National, Local, and Conference Awards will all be presented.

Check your conference registration confirmation email for RSVP instructions. If you did not receive a confirmation email, or you are attending as part of a sponsorship, reach out to Mallory Burch at MBurch@nconewater.org to RSVP. Space is limited.

Hotel & Venue
Official Conference Hotels
Beware of scammers. These are the only room blocks sanctioned by NC One Water.
Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
$242.00 USD per night
Last day to book: Monday, October 12, 2026
Book Your Room		  
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
$214.00 USD per night
Last day to book: Friday, October 2, 2026
Book Your Room
Venue & Parking

The conference is held at the Raleigh Convention Center. For parking options and directions, view the Raleigh Convention Center parking map.

Exhibitors & Sponsors
Sponsorships Open
Friday, July 10, 2026
  
Exhibits Open
Monday, July 13, 2026

Sponsorships and exhibit booths open for purchase on the dates above.

Exhibit Hall Hours
Monday, Nov. 2 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 3 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 4 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring? Explore the full lineup of opportunities in our sponsorship guide, or reach out to Mallory Burch at mburch@nconewater.org to learn more.

NC Water For People. Stop by the NC Water For People tables to take part in meaningful fundraising activities, including the Silent Auction and College Flag Competition.
Event Type(s)
Conferences
Location
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601
UNITED STATES

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Contact Person
Shelby Kea
(phone: (919) 784-9030)
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