WCW24: Full Schedule

2024 WCW Annual Conference & Exhibition

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7:00am CDT

Registration

Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am CDT

Registration in the East Concourse-Ground Floor
Pick up your registration package. Nametags will be required for all Conference events.

Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
East Concourse, Main Floor RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

Registration

7:00am CDT

Quiet Lounge

Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00am - 8:00pm CDT

Meeting Room 12

The Quiet Lounge, Sponsored by Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, is a space designed for relaxation and calmness.

Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00am - 8:00pm CDT
Meeting Room 12 WCC Main Floor

8:00am CDT

W2 Safe at Every Step

Tuesday September 17, 2024 8:00am - 11:30am CDT

Meeting Room 2

Registration Required - Cost: $175 + GST
John Evinger of Acklands Grainger

Fundamentals of Confined Space Entry (CSE) – Program development and implementation, including exploration of CSA Z1006:16 (R2020), the requirements for management of work in confined spaces, program alignment, and latest product demonstration and hands-on experience.
Gas Detection Made Easy (GDME) – Key concepts of gas detection applicable to any gas detection user: from a detailed examination of gas detection fundamentals and atmospheric hazard identification, to hands-on instrument exposure, including examples of real-world applications. Additionally, insights will be provided into gas sensor technologies, sampling procedures, and an exploration of the world of connected safety.
Fall Protection (FP) – Program development and implementation, with an in-depth look at the latest CSA standards and applications for leading-edge and understanding, SRL inspections, and recertification.
Rescue – Exploring various new systems and devices for rescue with hands-on applications for both CSE and FP.
Conversation on “Stop the Drop” – The prevention of dropping tools with a look at program development, systems, and applications.

Exhibition Attendees

John Evinger

Booth 52, Grainger Canada

Tuesday September 17, 2024 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
Meeting Room 2 WCC Main Floor

Workshop

8:00am CDT

W1 Inspection and Condition Assessment of Gravity and Pressure Pipelines

Tuesday September 17, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT

Meeting Room 1

Registration Required - Cost: $375 + GST
Speakers

Adam Byard, Jacobs
Ramesh Mani, Jacobs
Joel Batters, Lone Drone Solutions
Chris Macey, AECOM
William Jappy, Pure Technologies, Xylem

This workshop will provide valuable insights on inspection and condition assessment for municipal pipelines for a proactive asset management approach. Aging pipeline infrastructure continues to be a challenge for municipalities. A proactive approach reduces lifecycle costs and mitigates risks.
Attendees will learn how to collect the correct data to make smart decisions using best practices. They will hear about the latest in technological advances, including how artificial intelligence is being leveraged for both gravity and pipeline condition assessment and asset management.
Who should Attend: Pipeline asset owners and managers, and anyone interested in working on pipeline inspection or condition assessment (consultants, vendors, contractors, etc).

Speakers

Bill Jappy

Booths 99 & 100, Xylem Canada LP

Bill joined Pure Technologies, a Xylem brand company, in 2020 as Business Development Manager- Assessment Services. He has held similar sales and management positions since joining the industry in 2008 including: PICA Corporation, Inland Pipe Rehabilitation, Pressure Pipe Inspection... Read More →

Tuesday September 17, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Meeting Room 1 WCC Main Floor

Workshop

8:30am CDT

T2 Cartier Regional Water Co-Op Headingley Water Treatment Facility

Tuesday September 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

Southeast Concourse, Main Floor

Registration Required - Cost: $50 + GST Sold out
The largest facility owned by Cartier Regional Water Co-op, and designed by Stantec Engineering, has been in operation since April 2016. The facility utilizes Veolia’s (formally GE/SUEZ) dual-stage membrane technology to treat and distribute water from the Assiniboine River to the current distribution network, which spans multiple municipalities, including the RMs of Headingley, Rosser, West St. Paul, and the Stony Mountain Institute.

requires PPE (shoes, vest & hard hat)
All tours buses will depart from the main entrance on the north side of the Winnipeg Conference Centre.
Tour participants are to meet in the Southeast Concourse main floor area.

Tuesday September 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Southeast Concourse, Main Floor

Tour

8:30am CDT

T1 City of Winnipeg South End Water Pollution Control Center Featuring the Recent BNR Upgrade/Expansion

Tuesday September 17, 2024 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Southeast Concourse, Main Floor

Sold Out
The new expansion and upgrade was designed by Jacobs and its subconsultants to meet the growing needs of the City of Winnipeg, address the higher standards of wastewater treatment mandated by the Province of Manitoba, and meet effluent standards for total phosphorus, total nitrogen, and ammonia-nitrogen.

requires PPE (shoes, vest & hard hat)
All tours buses will depart from the main entrance on the north side of the Winnipeg Conference Centre.
Tour participants are to meet in the Southeast Concourse main floor area.

Tuesday September 17, 2024 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Southeast Concourse, Main Floor

Tour

10:00am CDT

WCW Board Meeting

Tuesday September 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am CDT

Meeting Room 10

10:00 AM informal Board Orientation
11:30 AM Lunch, Board meeting & AGM

Tuesday September 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am CDT
Meeting Room 10 WCC Main Floor

Meeting

Host Organization WCW

12:30pm CDT

T4 The Leaf, Assiniboine Park

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:30pm - 3:00pm CDT

Southeast Concourse, Main Floor

Registration Required - Cost: $50 + GST
Sustainability and Architecture Tour: The design process of The Leaf prioritized sustainability and integrates numerous features unparalleled elsewhere in Canada. Travel through The Leaf’s biomes and discover some of the architectural features that make the building visually stunning, and learn about the many sustainable building options that highlight Assiniboine Park’s commitment to the environment.

All tours buses will depart from the main entrance on the north side of the Winnipeg Conference Centre.
Tour participants are to meet in the Southeast Concourse main floor area.

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Southeast Concourse, Main Floor

Tour

12:30pm CDT

T3 City of Winnipeg South End Water Pollution Control Center Featuring the Recent BNR Upgrade/Expansion

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

Southeast Concourse, Main Floor

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Southeast Concourse, Main Floor

Tour

12:30pm CDT

W3 Accessibility and Inclusion in the Workplace

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

Meeting Room 2

Registration Required - Cost: $175 + GST
Speaker - Melissa Graham, Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities (MLPD)
The MLPD, a provincial non-profit organization, champions accessibility and inclusion for all. Comprised of experienced and diverse staff and volunteers, the organization provides expert education and guidance on accessibility-related issues. Collaborating with various businesses and organizations across Manitoba, the MLPD aims to bridge the gap between inclusivity values and practical implementation in the workplace. This interactive workshop offers a fun and informative space to explore accessibility and inclusion, inviting participants to bring their questions and curiosity. Together, participants will delve into how fostering inclusion can drive innovative change in both workplaces and communities, leveraging the expertise of individuals with disabilities.

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Meeting Room 2 WCC Main Floor

Workshop

12:30pm CDT

W4 PFAS as an Emerging Contaminant

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

Meeting Room 3

Registration Required - Cost: $175 + GST
Speaker:

Brandi Wilson – Pinchin LTD
Soroosh Mortazavian, WSP Canada

This workshop provides an overview of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), their source, their exposure limits and health effects, and the current Canadian and global regulations. The current available testing methods, options for remediation and treatment, and the challenges and uncertainties with their management will also be explored.

Overview of PFAS
Sources
Exposure and Health Effects of PFAS
Testing for PFAS
Remediation and Water Treatment
Challenges and Uncertainties with PFAS management
- Costs
- Liability
- Insurance
- Waste disposal

Presented in collaboration with the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association.

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Meeting Room 3

Workshop

4:00pm CDT

Exhibition Beach Party

Tuesday September 17, 2024 4:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

Hall D

Join us for our evening Exhibition Beach Party where we will be serving up tasty appetizers and you'll have access to a cash bar. A free drink ticket is included with your conference registration.
Play Beach Bingo, win fun prizes and a chance for a $500 WestJet Gift Card.

Sponsors

MPE Engineering Ltd

Tuesday September 17, 2024 4:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Hall D WCC Third Floor

Exhibition

8:00pm CDT

YP Pub Night

Tuesday September 17, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT

Rudy's. Manitoba Hydro Building

Join WCS AWWA at the Exhibition After Party. It is open to all conference delegates. Complimentary food and drink will be offered on a limited basis.

Sponsors

ACC Water Solutions Inc

Klearwater Equipment & Technologies

Tuesday September 17, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Rudy's. Manitoba Hydro Building 375 Graham Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0H6

Networking

Host Organization WCS AWWA