AGENDA (Overview)
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration and Networking
9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Welcome and Keynote Remarks
9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. to 11: 15 am. Breakout Session 1
11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Breakout Session 2
12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Breakout Session 4
2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Breakout Session 5

2025 JWW Annual Conference Agenda

Call to Action for Jersey Water Works Members

<h2>Welcome to the 2025 Jersey Water Works Annual Conference</h2>
Mark your calendars for December 11, 2025, as Jersey Water Works (JWW) hosts its Annual Conference with a focus on &#8220;Our Commitment to Future Generations.&#8221; This event will bring together experts and stakeholders to collaborate on improving water infrastructure and stormwater management. Stay tuned for more details and prepare to be part of a transformative event designed to inspire and innovate!
<h2>Expanded Opportunities: 12 engaging sessions (maybe more!)</h2>
This year, we’re expanding our horizons with 12 engaging sessions, a noticeable increase from the 8 sessions we had in 2024. Our conference will feature a diverse range of topics to ensure every attendee finds value and inspiration.
<h2>Content Rich Sessions</h2>
We have restructured our program to include morning committee-led sessions and afternoon workshops selected through an open call. This new approach allows for more dynamic and interactive discussions, providing attendees with a rich learning experience.
<h2>Call For Sessions</h2>
The 2025 Jersey Water Works Conference seeks proposals for workshop presentations focusing on water infrastructure and stormwater management. Eight session slots are available for the afternoon portion of the conference. This year’s conference will bring together over 200 water professionals, community advocates, and policymakers from New Jersey to discuss advancements and address key issues in water management. Submit a Session Proposal <a href="https://zwdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YFWrP8u5ivE5PNbEJQarIud3QPYwACuXq76aNfcAOOJfGxU9By0z_BUNdOERK2iK-7gnhtMx-WnwTrwp4fWzXKR_mWX4msAl-9RNGYNMYnvX6fMjSft8bEbXb2GIPspAPwy6ebGmB5YL48PsMfiv4A040JifJKYS68tRw6GVL232hgtqd_AHxEM9Dbmq7P_Cj_7kM_X6PIfHjkFfOEi5BOcPkHYludFOgj7TTq7pux_9B9BtP2gf_2uCkxnpQN-B6PRpAUoOHiA=&amp;c=TLhlhJbR5oGQkzfcCnUnbtmVxcfut99VVGQPBbbG4EJuF98Ns5P-EA==&amp;ch=YIoam3RfVe9MX_rfotPe68Uf83BbcGBRU0PlH17ubXhxykUE2_Tmtg==">HERE</a>. 
<h2>Value-Added Continuing Education Units (CEUs)</h2>
To enhance the professional value of attending our conference, we’re offering more Continuing Education Units (CEUs) than ever before. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn these valuable credits while gaining insights into the latest industry trends and practices.
<h2>Join Us to Shape the Future</h2>
The JWW Conference is a platform for fostering collaboration among state and local leaders, experts, and stakeholders committed to promoting public health through equitable and sustainable water solutions. Together, we aim to educate, innovate, and work towards a thriving future for all.
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025</li>
<li>Location: The College of New Jersey</li>
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<h2>Registration Information</h2>
Join us for a full day of learning and networking. As always, scholarships are available to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate. Please reach out to Alesha Vega at avega@njfuture.org for more information.
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">General Registration: $200 per person</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Nonprofit and Government Employees: $100 per person</li>
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Payment Options: Credit card, check, or purchase order.
Thank you for your interest in the Jersey Water Works Annual Conference. We are excited to welcome you and to work together towards a sustainable and equitable water future for generations to come.
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Save the Date: 2025 Conference

Our Commitment to Future Generations

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QUESTIONS: 
Contact Susan O&#8217;Connor, <a href="mailto:mglassburg@njfuture.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">soconnor@njfuture.org</a> or 609-293-3797.

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MAKE A RIPPLE EFFECT FOR GOOD:
Support a great cause and gain exposure with potential and current collaborators, partners, and clients by sponsoring the most popular event of the JWW collaborative. Our newsletter subscribers and social media followers are an audience of over 5,000.
Sponsorship benefits vary, based on sponsor level, such as registrations, exhibit, program book ad, listing on the Jersey Water Works website, a linked logo on conference emails, a short video, and recognition on social media.
WHO ATTENDS?
The perfect mix of the private and public sectors: mayors and CEOs, township managers and corporate program directors, COOs and public finance managers, and engineers from towns and top regional firms, along with planners, contractors, environmental service providers, and community advocates—all of whom are influencers or decision-makers for how and with whom infrastructure projects will proceed. This year’s program will include a utility track which includes targeted professional education credits.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The conference will cover pressing issues through informative discussions, insightful panels on water infrastructure improvement, and in-depth analysis sessions. Learn more about this year’s program and previous conferences here: <a href="https://www.jerseywaterworks.org/events/annual-conference/2024/">https://www.jerseywaterworks.org/events/annual-conference/2024/</a>
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A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

2025 Annual Conference

Jersey Water Works

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