2026 Joint Fall Conference

Younes Conference Center - North

2026 JFC CONFERENCE PROGRAM (COMING SOON)

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Exhibitor Contract

ALL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS SHALL FOLLOW THE EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT

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Registration Deadline
October 16, 2026

Refunds will only be issued if the conference is canceled or at the sole discretion of the organizing committee.

Upon registration completion ONLY CLICK THE SUBMIT BUTTON ONCE.
Clicking the button twice may result in duplicating your registration and/or payment.

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PRE-CONFERENCE (NSAWWA)

Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Plan Workshop
Monday, November 2, 2026
Registration Starts at 8:00am
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: FREE to all registered attendees and include a free lunch.
Must register online to attend.
Registration link located on main confernece registration page.

This workshop will cover key components of the
Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI),
with a specific focus on Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Plans.

Understanding the requirements of the LCRI and developing a thorough LSLR Plan are essential for maintaining regulatory compliance and effectively planning for lead service line replacement. This interactive, hands-on workshop will guide attendees through the key elements of an LSLR Plan, allowing participants to work through the plan together as a class. Participants will be provided with their updated inventories which have been converted to comply with requirements for LCRI and will be used in the development of replacement plans. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop to participate in the exercises; laptops will also be available upon request.

This workshop offers 6 CEU’s for water operator licenses I-IV.
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SWANA PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING (NESWANA)
Fire Safety and Batteries Training

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Registration Starts at 8:00am
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $75
(Must register online to attend)
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SWANA Fundraiser!
Monday, November 2, 2026
Drop Zone

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $50
Click Here for more informaiton (coming soon)
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NWEA/NSAWWA Women in Water Breakfast
Limited to First 50 Registrants
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Cost: Free
You will have the option to register for this as a conference attendee
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Continuing Education Hours Summary

Pre-Conference Workshop CEU Hours:
6 CEU Hours for Water Operator Grades I-IV

NDWEE Water Operator CEU Hours:
(pending NDWEE Approval)
TBD CEU hours for Grades I – IV
TBD CEU hours for Grades VI

NDWEE Wastewater Operator CEU Hours:
TBD CEU Hours

SWANA CEU Hours:
TBD CEU Hours for Training
TBD CEU Hours for Presentations

Women in Water Breakfast:
1.0 CEU Hour

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Conference Hotel Information
To guarantee a room at the conference rate, make your reservation prior to October 19, 2026

After October 19th, please call hotels directly to receive the conference rate if rooms are still available.
You must tell the hotel you will be attending this conference to receive the conference rate.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Reservation Link
Reservations Number: (308) 238-7000
 $169.95 for one - four persons. Tax not included.
Hampton Inn Reservation Link
Reservations Number: (308) 234-3400
$169.95 for one - four persons. Tax not included.

2026 JFC CONFERENCE PROGRAM (COMING SOON)

For further information contact Jamie Bausback at:
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Phone: (402) 548-5001

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN KEARNEY!!