Fall Meeting & Partnership Forum 2023

We're Heading to Charlotte!

 

The WASDA Fall Meeting & Partnership Forum is happening from October 23 – 25, 2023. We will gather in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel & Le Meridien Charlotte for the most anticipated event of the year.

Join your industry colleagues and peers this October for an honest-to-goodness, in-person event. To learn about the ScheduleRegistration, Contact Table Sessions, Accommodations, and more, keep scrolling.

 
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About the Event

The WASDA Fall Meeting & Partnership Forum (October 23 – 25, 2023) includes committee forums, contact table appointments, and several opportunities for networking and building meaningful connections. Committee forums are the best opportunity for distributors and manufacturers in the underground water, sanitary, and storm sewer industry to meet and discuss trends, critical issues facing the industry, and more. Members also have the chance to enjoy a relaxed, informal atmosphere during the welcome reception to catch up with fellow members and spot some new faces in the WASDA crowd.

 


Schedule

Here’s what’s in store for 2023! The sequence of events will look familiar to those who frequent the Fall Meeting & Partnership Forum. For a quick Snapshot, note the following:

 

Monday, October 23rd

 

Board of Directors Meeting

 

Committee Meetings/Forums

 

Welcome Reception

Tuesday, October 24th

 

Partnership Forum (Contact Table Sessions)

 

General Business Session & Lunch

 

Networking Reception

Wednesday, October 25th

 

Board of Directors Meeting

 

Partnership Forum (Contact Table Sessions)

 

 

The schedule is subject to change. For a complete Schedule of Events, click below.
 
Complete Schedule of Events

 


Registration Badges

Secure your registration badge today! Please note that all fees are in USD.

 
Category

Early Bird Rate

Through 8/11

Regular Rate

After 8/11
1st and 2nd Delegates

(Same Company)

 

$800 / per person

 

$850 / per person

 3rd and Additional Delegates*

(Same Company)

 

 $700 / per person

 

$850 / per person

 Spouse/Guest

 

$300 / per person

 

 $300 / per person

  
 
Please note the following items:
  • The registration fee is per person. The fee per person for the first two registrants is $800.00. The fee per person for any additional registrants is $700.00.
  • The Early Bird rate is automatically applied until Friday, August 11th. 
  • *Two (2) Delegates from your company must be registered before selecting the "Third and Additional Delegates" registration type.
  • Spouses/Guests are individuals that do not work in the industry.
  • Individuals must be employed by a WASDA member company to register and attend the WASDA Fall Meeting.
 
 
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Registration Tips

To register for the WASDA Fall Meeting & Partnership Forum, you will need your WASDA login credentials.
  • Your username is your email address associated with WASDA.
  • If you do not remember your password, please select "Forgot Password" to reset your password.
  • If you are a new user/member and do not have WASDA login credentials, please contact our office at the below information to set up a profile.

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Please contact Kaitlin O’Brien, WASDA Association Manager, at [email protected] if you continue to experience technical difficulties during registration.

 

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellations received by Friday, September 1st, 2023, will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after September 1st. Cancellations must be in writing and sent to [email protected]. Please allow thirty (30) days for the processing of refunds. 

If the event cannot take place due to reasons of Force Majeure, WASDA will provide monetary credits for registrations fees purchased in 2023 for this event. 

 

Payment

Payment is accepted via online payment, a mailed check, or by fax. The following credit cards are accepted by WASDA: VISA, MasterCard, and American Express.

Payments by check can be mailed to WASDA at 800 Roosevelt Road, C-312, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.

 

Safety Guidelines Consent

WASDA is committed to your safety and comfort at the WASDA Fall Meeting & Partnership Forum (October 23 – 25, 2023) and will adhere to the guidelines and restrictions set forth by the State of North Carolina, the City of Charlotte, and the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel & Le Meridien Charlotte at the time of the event. By registering as an attendee, I agree to abide by these guidelines and any restrictions.

 

Photography & Video Recording Consent

Photography and video recording will be used throughout WASDA Fall Meeting & Partnership Forum 2023 and at related activities. Registration and attendance at and/or participation in Fall Meeting & Partnership Forum or other activities constitutes an agreement and consent by each registrant or participant for WASDA and/or its licensees to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the image, likeness and voice of each registrant or participant (or family members) in photographs, videotapes, printed material, electronic reproductions and audio recording that are taken or recorded at such event or related activities.

 


Contact Table Sessions

The Partnership Forum allows member companies the opportunity to schedule “one-on-one” time with existing and potential customers and vendors, which are called “Contact Table Sessions.” Both Distributor and Associate members are responsible for scheduling appointments on their own. Distributor companies will host 15-minute appointments at their tables. Associate members will move throughout the ballroom to conduct meetings. Appointments can be double or triple booked in advance if both parties agree.

 

If it is your first time attending, check out the Fall Meeting & Partnership Forum Tips for Success!

Fall Meeting & Partnership Forum Tips for Success!

 

If your company is participating in the Contact Table Sessions, please do the following:

  1. Download the 2023 Contact Table Appointment Card by clicking below.
    • WASDA has developed an Appointment Card to assist in scheduling appointments. Each company should download and complete this Appointment Card to avoid double bookings.
  2. Contact companies to schedule appointments. Members are responsible for scheduling appointments on their own.
    • The Registrant List, including each company’s Primary Contact for scheduling appointments, is sent out weekly to official registrants.
  3.  Distributor members only: Indicate your company’s need for a table(s) during the registration process.
    1. Please request 1 or 2 tables.
    2. Access the Exhibitors Services Kit here!
  4. Look for further communications on the Contact Table Sessions.
 
2023 Contact Table Appointment Card

 

Exhibitor Services Kit for Distributor Members

 


Accommodations

WASDA has secured guestrooms at Sheraton Charlotte Hotel Le Meridien CharlotteSelect the property of your choice and make reservations accordingly. The meeting space for the WASDA Fall Meeting 2023 will be held primarily in the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel.

If the group rate is no longer available, prevailing rates may be offered for some or all of your dates.

Check-in is currently at 3:00 PM Eastern. Check-out is currently at 12:00 PM Eastern.

Cancellation Policy: There is no cancellation fee for reservations that are cancelled 72-hours prior to the arrival date and a cancellation number is obtained. Double-check the hotel’s cancellation policy at the time of your reservation as these policies are subject to change.

  
Reserve Guestroom(s) Here!

 


Travel Information

The preferred airport for travel to Charlotte, North Carolina is as follows: Charlotte Douglas International Airport approximately 9 miles (20 minutes) from the hotel and downtown Charlotte.

 

Check flight options accordingly. Note that ground travel times will vary pending time of day and traffic patterns between the airport and the hotel. Please plan accordingly.

 

Check out the Ground Transportation page on the airport website. Note the information on Rideshare Transportation and Taxis.

 
Parking at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel Le Meridien Charlotte is available for an additional fee. Current rates are $25/night for self-parking.

 


Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact WASDA at [email protected] or 630.672.3670.