2023 Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition

April 5-6, 2023
Worcester DCU Center, Worcester, MA

New England's Largest Water Event

We look forward to seeing you again in 2023!

NEWWA is excited to welcome our 3,000+ attendees and 230+ vendors back to Worcester for the 2023 Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition at the Worcester DCU Center, April 5-6, 2023.

As a reminder, NEWWA does not sell attendee or exhibitor e-mail addresses. These companies claiming to have contact lists for sale are not affiliated with New England Water Works Association. Please disregard all e-mails claiming to have contact information.

Highlights & Networking Opportunities

Concurrent Technical Sessions for TCH credit
Complimentary Networking Reception
Exhibit hall with 230+ exhibit booths and vendors
Hydrant Hysteria Competition
NEWWA/NEWEA Young Professional/New Member Networking Event
Student Presentation Session with Q&A

Hotel Information - Room Blocks are Now Open for 2023

The below rates are subject to state sales and occupancy, which currently is a combined total of 14.45% per room per night, subject to change. We encourage you to make reservations early to ensure group rate and availability. Each year these hotels sell out months in advance of the event.

Hilton Garden Inn - Headquarter Hotel 35 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA 01608	$175.00 per room, per night, single or double occupancy. Overnight self parking is $11.95. Make reservations through the Hilton Garden Inn at (508) 753-5700 by March 10, 2023, and mention New England Water Works Association.
Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester 65 Prescott St, Worcester, MA, 01605	$189 per room, per night, single or double occupancy. Overnight self parking is $15.00/day. Make reservations through the Hampton Inn & Suites at (508) 886-9005 by March 5, 2023, and mention New England Water Works Association.
Holiday Inn Express 2.5 blocks from the Convention Center 110 Summer Street, Worcester, MA 01608	$139.00 for one king, $149 for 2 queens, per night, single or double occupancy. Rate includes parking, Wi-Fi, and breakfast. Make reservations through the Holiday Inn at (508) 757-0400 by March 5, 2023, and mention New England Water Works Association.
Homewood Suites by Hilton 0.5 miles from the Convention Center 1 Washington Square, Worcester, MA 01604	$159.00 per night in urban studio or king studio. Rate includes hot breakfast. Free parking. Make reservations (508) 755-1234 by March 4, 2023, and mention New England Water Works Association. Click here for online booking.
Courtyard Marriott 0.8 miles from the Convention Center 72 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605	$189.00 per night with one king bed or two queen beds. Overnight self-parking is $15 per night, subject to change. Make reservations through the Courtyard Marriott (click link) or at (508) 363-0300 by March 4, 2023, and mention New England Water Works Association.
AC Marriott 0.3 miles from the Convention Center 125 Front Street, Worcester, MA 01608	$199.00 per night with one king or two queen beds. Overnight parking is $17 per night, subject to change. Make reservations at (774) 420-7555 by March 5, 2023, and mention New England Water Works Association.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the conference in-person, hybrid, or virtual?
The 2023 Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition will be a fully IN-PERSON event.

What COVID protocols will be place?*
NEWWA is committed to offering a safe, fulfilling, educational, and fun event for all attendees. However, for us to do so, we will need ALL attendees to cooperate and adhere to the COVID guidelines. We are following all COVID-19 and sanitation protocols set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as the Worcester DCU Center Safety & Policies guidance and Centers For Disease Control. Please visit the hyperlinks for full information and details on all three.

If you have a fever or feel ill or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within 10 days of the conference – PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE CONFERENCE.

Will I need to be vaccinated to attend the conference?*
No.

Will masks be required?*
Masks are optional for all attendees.

Note that the city of Worcester and Worcester DCU Center guidelines at the time of the conference, if stricter than NEWWA's guidelines, will supersede NEWWA’s mask and social distancing protocols.

*All current COVID protocols are subject to change pending state and federal guidelines.

"Fresh Ideas" Student Poster Session

Click the button below for details on the "Fresh Ideas" Student Poster Session, taking place April 5, 2023. The deadline to submit an abstract is March 6, 2023.