Our Largest Training Event of the Year! Join Us October 7th - 9th, 2024
The Fall Operators' Expo is our largest training event of the year! For two full days, operators of rural water and wastewater systems from all over the Buckeye State come together to; socialize, mingle with exhibitors showcasing the latest industry products, services, and technologies, learn and earn EPA-Approved Continuing Education credits, and have fun - all under one roof.
Every year we are continuing to see record-breaking attendance by operators, exhibitors, and other industry professionals. We are excited to be able to host this event for Ohio's rural water & wastewater community, and we would love to have you come join us!
Event Highlights
Annual Sportsmen's Outing Monday, October 7th
The Fall Operators' Expo kicks off each year with our Annual Sportsman's Outing. Don't miss your chance to eat, learn, network, and have some fun with your industry peers. We play in teams, but scoring is individual; so it doesn't matter if you're a seasoned pro or it's your first time shooting - everyone is welcome and you're sure to have a great time!
Continuing Education Training Tuesday & Wednesday, October 8th & 9th
Two full days of 45 minute training sessions with 15 minute breaks between sessions, and a delicious lunch each day. All sessions are approved for both Water & Wastewater CEUs. We seek out and recruit knowledgeable and experienced presenters to provide useful and relevant information to help make Ohio operators more efficient and effective at providing high quality service to Ohioians.
Industry Specific Exhibition Tuesday & Wednesday, October 8th & 9th
With an abundance of space available at the Roberts Centre we are able to accommodate all shapes and sizes of trucks, machinery, and equipment to showcase for attendees and knowledgeable industry professionals to help explain their functionality and capabilities.
Ultimate Meter Challenge Finals: Wednesday, October 9th
Hosted By: Zenner USA This fun and exciting hands-on Challenge is FREE for Registered Attendees and the top three challengers all receive great awards! It's really entertaining to watch and gives participants the opportunity to test their mechanical prowess. Grand Prize is a $500 Pre-paid Visa Gift Card!
Sportsmen's Raffle Drawing: Wednesday, October 9th
Each registered attendee receives a free sheet of tickets that can be used for a chance to win over $1,000 worth of sporting equipment door prizes!
ORWA's Operator of The Year Awards Recipients will be Recognized: Tuesday, October 8th
Every year at the Fall Operators' Expo, Ohio Rural Water Association is proud and humbled by the opportunity to honor one water and one wastewater operator with our Operator of the Year award. We know the blood, sweat, and tears that go into properly managing and maintaining high quality water and wastewater services. We believe all of Ohio's operators deserve recognition and this award represents a small token of our appreciation for what they do.
If you would like to nominate someone for one of ORWA's 2024 Operator of the Year awards please submit this nomination form to [email protected] by Friday August 23rd, 2024.
