2017 Annual Symposium

“Regional Water Management & Water as a Renewable Resource”

May 1-3, 2017

Contact Hours/PDHs (Water & Wastewater) AZ, CA, NM and NV (Pending Approval)

Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa

1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy Henderson, NV 89011

Registration and Brochure are available on the SWMOA Website:

www.swmoa.org

888-463-0830

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

SWMOA has been dedicated to educating and training owners and operators of membrane systems and strives to bring valuable information to our members. The 2017 Annual Symposium, “Regional Water Management & Water as a Renewable Resource” begins with an exciting slate of speakers kicked-off with an overview of water reuse from our Keynote Speaker, Daniel Gerrity in the opening session focused on reuse, compliance and implementation. This will be followed by a Facility Tour and Hands-On Training. Day Two will include presentations on Case Studies and Histories as well as an Interactive Session & Operator Round Table Discussion, Panel Discussion on Operations Management. You will not want to miss this opportunity to obtain and share real-world knowledge and experience.

Monday, May 1st

3:00 - 5:00 Exhibitor Set-Up

3:00 - 7:30 Registration

Tuesday, May 2nd

7:15 - 8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 12:00 Session 1: Reuse, Compliance & Implementation Moderator: David Russell, American Water Chemicals, Inc.

8:00 - 8:15 Introduction & Opening Remarks Troy Walker, SWMOA President, Hazen and Sawyer

8:15 - 9:00 Keynote Presentation: Overview of Water Reuse Daniel Gerrity, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas

9:00 - 9:30 Proposed Methodology for Determining RO Unit Integrity for Pathogen Removal Credit and Regulatory Compliance James Vickers, P.E., Separation Processes, Inc.

9:30 - 10:00 Pure Water Monterey – A Ground Water Replenishment Project

10:00 - 10:30 Refreshment Break

10:30 - 11:00 Potential for Brine Minimization & Cost Savings via CCD Technology John Perlman, Separation Processes, Inc.

11:00 - 11:30 Direct Module Retrofits: Operating History of Five Low Pressure Membrane Plants Joe Tardio, Scinor Water America, LLC

11:30 - 12:00 Overview of the City of Henderson Southwest Water Reclamation Plant Adrian Edwards, City of Henderson - Wastewater Operations Howard Annalla, City of Henderson - Wastewater Operations

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 4:45 SESSION 2: Facility Tour & Training Moderator: Wayne Wright

1:00 - 1:45 Travel from Hotel to Facility

1:45 - 245 Tour: City of Henderson Southwest Water Reclamation Facility Adrian Edwards, City of Henderson - Wastewater Operations Howard Annalla, City of Henderson - Wastewater Operations

2:45 - 3:15 Travel from Facility to Hotel

3:15 - 3:45 The Use of Center Port Vessels in the Design of Brackish Water RO System Design Richard Chmielewski, P.E., Protec-Arisawa Americas

3:45 - 4:15 Jessica Boynton, Ph.D., King Lee Technologies

4:15 - 4:45 Membrane Autopsy: High Pressure & Low Pressure Membranes Mo Malki, American Water Chemicals, Inc. Vana Abbas, American Water Chemicals, Inc.

5:00 - 6:30 Networking Reception

Wednesday, May 3rd

8:00 - 10:00 SESSION 3: Interactive Operator Round Table Discussion Moderator: Dave Smith, Olivenhain Municipal Water District Group Discussion

10:00 - 10:30 Refreshment Break

10:30 - 12:00 SESSION 4: Panel Discussion: Operations Management Moderator: Steve Dishon, South Coast Water District

12:00 - 1:30 Award Lunch & Membership Meeting

1:30 - 4:15 SESSION 5: Case Studies and Histories Moderator: Rob Goodlett, Avista Technologies, Inc.

1:30 - 2:00 Well Health & Changing Operation Strategies Causing Headaches for RO Downstream Gabriela Handley, Separation Processes, Inc.

2:00 - 2:30 Water & Wastewater Membrane Protection James Impero, Ph.D., Ovivo USA

2:30 - 2:45 Refreshment Break

2:45 - 3:15 West Basin Municipal Water District's Microfiltration Task Force Christiana Daisy, P.E., West Basin Municipal Water District Eric Owens, P.E., West Basin Municipal Water District

3:15 - 3:45 Challenges of West Basin in Their Role to Reduce the Potable Water Demand from Oil Refineries in the Los Angeles Area Eric Gonzales, Suez North America

3:45 - 4:15 Transforming Data into Knowledge Bryan Sharpnack, HACH Company

4:30 - 6:30 SWMOA Board Meeting

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Gold

TABLE TOP EXHIBITS (Table Top Backdrops Only)

Reach key decision makers in the membrane technology industry in a short amount of time. This Symposium offers great opportunities. Exhibitors will receive a list of attendees two weeks prior to event (sent via email).

EXHIBITS are allocated on a first come/first serve basis upon receipt of 10% deposit and registration form; full payment must be made by March 1, 2017 or deposit and booth space will be forfeited.

All Exhibitors must have company membership (not individual membership with SWMOA).

Each Table Top Exhibit will cost $750.

All Table Top Exhibitors will receive:

One 6’ Table (Chairs are available upon request)

One full attendee registration to the Symposium

Electricity is available from the Hotel for an additional fee

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES... All sponsorship is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and recorded based upon receipt of registration form and full payment.

Platinum Level...available at $1,500

Includes 1 Exhibit Space or 2 Full Registrants, and Recognition at Welcome Reception and Lunch Events

Gold Level...available at $1000

Includes 1 Exhibit Space or 2 Full Registrants, and Recognition at Lunch Events

Silver Level...available at $750

Includes recognition at Refreshment Breaks

Bronze Level...available at $500

Includes recognition at Interactive Break-Out Sessions

All sponsors will receive:

List of attendees sent via e-mail two weeks prior

Acknowledgement in the attendee materials - 100-word company description

Sign recognition during the program

REGISTER NOW TO EXHIBIT

888-463-0830 or www.swmoa.org

REGISTER NOW TO SPONSOR 888-463-0830 or www.swmoa.org

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa

1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy Henderson, NV 89011

A group rate of $139 single/double, plus appropriate taxes, for reservations made on or before April 17, 2017 based upon availability. Make your lodging arrangements directly with the hotel: (702) 567‐4700 and refer to Southwest Membrane Operator Association (SWMO17) for the discounted room rate.

An $11.00 per room/ per night Resort Fee will be applied to all guests, including staff and VIP’s.

Resort fee includes: internet access, 800 and local calls, 20% valet disc, bottle of water amenity when using fitness center, shuttle to Las Vegas Strip, shuttle within Lake Las Vegas community, assisted boarding pass printing, secure golf club storage, exercise classes, overnight shoe shine.

Each Participant Receives Symposium materials, welcome reception, refreshment breaks, lunch and cer-tificate of attendance. Registration fee does not include lodging or other meals. Registration fees must be paid by April 17, 2017; on-site registrations will be accepted with payment.

Cancellations and Refunds Written cancellation requests received by SWMOA on or before April 17, 2017 will receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee. Full payment is required if cancellation is received on or after April 18, 2017 - no refunds and no credits for future events will be granted. However, substitutions may be made at any time. SWMOA reserves the right to make changes in programs and speakers, or to cancel programs when conditions beyond its control prevail. Every effort will be made to contact each enrollee if a program is cancelled. If a program is not held, SWMOA’s liability is limited to the refund of the program fee only toward the scheduled event.

HOW TO REGISTER Phone: 888-463-0830 Fax: 772-463-0860

Email: custsrv@swmoa.org Website: www.swmoa.org

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