June 17-18, 2024 | One North Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
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| F&CA Agenda and Schedule of Events | |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 17th | |
| 3:00 - 3:15 pm | Welcome |
| 3:15 - 4:00 pm | Procurement Process of the MWRDGC; Keynote Speaker Lisa Kursell, Engineer of Treatment Plant Operations, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Key Aspects of Contract Litigation; Alexander Bandza, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg |
| 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Joint Networking Reception withYoung Leaders & F&CA Attendees |
| Tuesday, June 18th | |
| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:00 am | Key Elements of Contracts for Equipment in Water and Wastewater; Keynote Speaker Zachary Jones, ACEC, EJCDC Counsel |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | Overview of the Clean Water Act; Erika Powers, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Overview and Discussion on Build America, Buy America (BABA) - Impact on Contracts and Compliance; Tim Connor, US EPA |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Basics of Contracts from a Design Professional Perspective; Mark Blankenship, CPCU, AIC, LEED AP, Director of Risk Management, WTW A&E |
| 2:00 - 2:30 pm | Networking Break |
| 2:30 - 4:00 pm | Contracts Step by Step and How Does Insurance Apply and Implications - What is Available Today in Terms of Additional Insured Coverage (Panel Discussion); Mark Blankenship, CPCU, AIC, LEED AP, Director of Risk Management, WTW A&E Zachary Jones, ACEC, EJCDC Counsel |
Who Should Attend?
- Presidents, CEOs, and Senior Executives
- Contract, Finance, and Legal Staff
- Business Development Managers
- Water and Wastewater Technology Manufacturers
- Manufacturers Representatives
- Industries Using Water Treatment Technologies
- Utilities, Water Associations, Industry Media
- WWEMA Member – $495
- WWEMA Non-Member – $595
Sponsorships Available
Future Leaders Summit Sponsor – $500
Networking Breakfast Sponsor – $1,000
Networking Lunch Sponsor – $2,500
Sponsors will also receive recognition on our website, in promotional materials, through social media platforms, during the meeting, and in post-conference summaries and documents. Information will be available through the registration process and announced soon.
Hotel Information (WWEMA does not have a room block with any hotels, but the hotels listed below are located within the meeting area)