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municipalauthorities.org │ 35 c onference s cheduLe Sunday, September 13 Conference Registration - 1:00 - 6:00 pm Exhibitor Registration + Setup - 1:00 - 6:00 pm Sunset Dinner Cruise on Lake Erie - 6:00 - 8:00 pm Welcome Reception - 8:30 - 10:00 pm Monday, September 14 Exhibitor Registration + Setup - 7:00 - 9:00 am Conference Registration - 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Opening Ceremonies, Keynote Speaker, Annual Business Meeting Trade Show - 8:00 - 10:00 am Professional Luncheons - 12:00 - 1:45 pm • Managing Odor & Corrosion in Complex Force Main Systems (1 PDH) • Pipeline Pressure: Meeting Tomorrow’s Workforce Demand • Tell It to the Judge (1 CLE) Educational Sessions - 2:00 - 3:00 pm • The Ethics Act: How to Stay Out of the Papers (and Out of Trouble) (1 CLE) (1 PDH) • From Infrastructure to Influence: Managing Reputation in a 24/7 Public Arena • John Henry vs. The Machine: A New Approach to Leak Detection (1 PDH) • LTCP - Data Driven Flow Reduction Planning and Compliance (1 PDH) • Navigating Authority Investing in 2026 Educational Sessions - 3:15 - 4:15 pm • Budgeting and Finance Basics for Utility Managers • DEP Update (1 CLE) (1 PDH) • How Can We Assist? Optimizing Your Authority’s Use of Its Solicitor (1 CLE) • Taking AI to the Next Level: How to Turn an LLM into your Assistant • Years Two and Three of Lead Service Programs: Reflections and Revelations (1 PDH) Trade Show + Exhibitor Reception - 4:00 - 6:00 pm Awards Reception + Banquet - 6:30 pm Tuesday, September 15 Conference Registration - 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Trade Show + Breakfast - 7:30 - 9:30 am Educational Sessions - 9:00 - 10:00 am • Environmental Insights for PFAS Treatment Design in Drinking Water Systems (1 PDH) • The Evolution of Records Management – From File Cabinets to AI • Facility and Project Owner Compliance Strategies for Underground Utility Law Updates (1 PDH) • From Vision to Funding: An Interactive Workshop to Solve Municipal Facilities Challenges • MS4 Project Planning and Prioritization (1 PDH) Educational Sessions - 10:15 - 11:15 am • Common Pitfalls to Authority Official Action and How to Avoid Them (1 CLE) • Lessons Learned from Implementing a Digital Twin: How to Prepare for a Successful Start-Up (1 PDH) • Partnering with Homeowners to Replace Private Sewer Laterals and Reduce SSOs (1 PDH) • Stretch Your Budget, Strengthen Your Infrastructure • Turning Hazard Mitigation Ideas into Projects (1 PDH) Educational Sessions - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm • Authority Strategies for Managing Non-Revenue Water (1 PDH) • Guarding the Flow - Protecting Municipal Systems from Emerging Threats • Lead with Clarity: Coaching Skills for Authority Professionals Navigating Complex Teams • Road Mapping for the Future – What is the Best Recipe? (1 PDH) • What’s Next, Prepare your Organization for the Future! (1 PDH) Trade Show + Lunch - 12:00 - 2:00 pm General Session - 2:00 - 4:30 pm Stars, Stripes & Sunset: A Waterfront Dinner on Lake Erie - 6:30 pm Wednesday, September 16 Closing Breakfast - Erie Stories - 8:00 am f or more information : ) (717) 737-7655 x160 * glantz@municipalauthorities.org R municipalauthorities.org/exhibit Advertise Lodging Courtyard Erie Bayfront 814.636.1005 Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel 814.454.2005