Stantec @ PNWS AWWA Conference
Let’s connect at PNWS-AWWA in Tacoma. Together, we can explore integrated approaches that maximize drinking water resiliency. It takes a community to protect a critical resource.
See you in Tacoma!
Join our Water professionals for the Annual AWWA Pacific Northwest Section Conference from May 6–8, 2026.
As a 2026 Platinum Sponsor, we are excited to attend the conference and participate in engaging discussions. Be sure to catch our presenters throughout the three days as they share insights on a variety of topics.
Wednesday, May 6
11:30 AM: PFAS Treatment Selection: Not Just About Cost & Performance; Room 318
Speaker: Andrew Nishihara
3:30 PM: The RFP/RFQ Process: Utility and Consultant Insights; Room 316
Panelist: Mark Graham
Thursday, May 7
9:45 AM: Tracking PFAS in Surface Water: Watershed to Treatment; Room 318
Speaker: Caitlin Glover
2:45 PM: Workforce Evolution: Growing Leaders and Adapting to Hybrid Realities; Room 407
Moderator: Erin McLachlan
3:15 PM: Hybrid Utility Work: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next; Room 407
Speaker: Gabriel Solmer
Friday, May 8
9:00 AM: Nor Any Drop to Drink: Liquefaction Analysis of the Cedar River Pipelines; Room 317
Speaker: Josh Yung
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