Speaker Guidelines

Presentation Format

As part of the presentation proposal submission process, you agree to present if selected by the IWPC Program Committee. If you become unable to present, please notify the Program Committee Chair. An alternative presenter may be substituted. 

Presentation time is 30 minutes, including Q&A.

Speakers are required to register for the conference. Registration opens December 1, 2026. Early bird registration ends January 31, 2027. 

By agreeing to present, you are agreeing to the IWPC Participation Policies regarding health, wellbeing, and respectful participation.  


Speaker Presentation Deadlines and Upload Instructions

Presentation acceptance status will be emailed to speakers by mid-November. 

Presentation slides must be forwarded by February 15, 2027.

Forward presentations and related questions to Chris Buckley.


At The Conference

There are two speaker ready rooms available for your use. They are located on the 2nd Floor of the hotel, and are connected to the conference center via a walkway.


IWEA Best Technical Presentation Award

This award acknowledges outstanding presentations at the Illinois Wastewater Professionals Conference. The award recipient is chosen based on evaluations submitted by conference attendees.