Winter Conference
FEBRUARY 18-19, 2026
The annual conference has moved to a new venue! Join us at the newly renovated and easily accessible, Westin Richmond!
WESTIN RICHMOND
6631 West Broad Street Richmond, Virginia
Welcome to the VWWA 2026 Winter Conference Registration!
Join contractors, guests, and environmental health sanitarians from across the region for one of the most anticipated groundwater industry events of the year. This year’s conference delivers three robust tracks of education, designed to equip every professional—new or seasoned—with current insights, compliance updates, and hands-on knowledge.
Our exhibit hall will be overflowing with leading manufacturers, service providers, and innovative technologies, giving you the chance to connect directly with the resources that keep your work moving forward.
We’re proud to host the 2026 conference at the Richmond Westin, offering exceptional amenities, on-site conveniences, and unmatched accessibility with its close proximity to major Virginia highways. It’s the perfect place to learn, network, and recharge.
Register early to secure your spot and save on fees! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Virginia’s premier water well and groundwater event.
Showcasing the heart of the show, you.
ASSIST . PROMOTE . ENCOURAGE . SUPPORT
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
| Wednesday, February 18 | Thursday, February 19 |
| 7:00 AM Registration Open | 7:00 AM Membership Breakfast Meeting |
| 8:00 AM Educational Sessions | 8:30 AM Exhibition Hall Open |
| 2:00 PM Exhibition Hall Open | 11:00 AM Educational Sessions |
| 6:00 PM Dinner Banquet & Live Auction | 5:00 PM Conference Concludes |
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Preregistration Open! Register by January 16th to take advantage of the early bird rates. Rates will increase by $50 thereafter until registration closes on January 30th, 2026. Exhibit spaces are limited. Please register early.
Download Exhibitor Prospectus – PDF
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPTIONS BELOW
The convenience fee of 3.25% will be added for all card transactions.
Manufacturing Representative
Single representatives for manufacturers, suppliers and distributors that are wanting to be present and not exhibit, can register here.
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPTIONS BELOW
The convenience fee of 3.25% will be added for all card transactions.
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Registration is open! Register by February 6th to take advantage of early bird rates. Rates will increase by $50 thereafter and will be available for onsite registration into conference days.
Download Attendee Prospectus – PDF
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPTIONS BELOW
The convenience fee of 3.25% will be added for all card transactions.
COURSES
Most courses are repeated with the exception of a few. Courses subject to change.
| Advanced Drilling | Jeff Skovira, Keystone Drill Services This course will cover various equipment for experienced drillers to maintain equipment and trouble-shoot problems onsite. WED – 2/18 at 1:00 PM THR – 2/19 at 4:00 PM | DPOR Licensing | Marjorie King, DPOR This course will cover the basics contractor licensing and provide an overview to the new Universal Licensing Recognition. WED – 2/18 at 9:15 AM THR – 2/19 at 1:30 PM | Experience Talks | WWSP Contractors This course will be offered in two different topics. Wednesday topic is the Coastal Plain drilling experiences and Thursday is the Rock drilling experiences. The course is informal and from experienced contractors around the state. WED – 2/18 at 9:15 AM – “Coastal Drilling” THR – 2/19 at 2:45 PM – “Rock Drilling” | Mud Course | Michael Miller This course will cover the importance of drilling lubricant and proper mud techniques. WED – 2/18 at 8:00 AM THR – 2/19 at 11:00 AM |
| Noise – Sound Exposure | James Speckheart This course will cover the importance of hearing protection and the proper maintenance to keep listening well. WED – 2/18 at 1:00 PM THR – 2/19 at 4:00 PM | Pump Design | Ainsley Darby, Grundfos This course will cover the basics of submersible pump design with consideration of drop pipe configuration weights, GPM flow and end use requirements. THR – 2/18 at 8:00 AM FRI – 2/19 at 11:00 AM | VFD Lab* | Dave Bumbalough, Franklin Electric This course discusses how to size a large horsepower variable frequency drive (VFD) and the considerations that need to be made with electrical power supply. The attendees will learn the basic functions of a drive and where to land wiring. Basic programming and troubleshooting will aid in understanding how to operate the drive successfully. WED – 2/18 at 8:00 AM WED – 2/18 at 10:30 AM WED – 2/18 at 1:00 PM THR – 2/19 at 11:00 AM THR – 2/19 at 1:30 PM THR – 2/19 at 4:00 PM *COURSE CAPACITY LIMITED AT 20 PEOPLE PER CLASS TIME. Course can be taken only one time. | Well Driller Apprenticeship | Anthony Slater, Valley Well & Water Solutions This course discusses how sponsors can benefit from sending employees to training, how to utilize local Trade Centers and classes as well as how the training can be specialized to fit each business. WED – 2/18 at 10:30 AM THR – 2/19 at 1:30 PM |
LODGING
The Westin Richmond is a newly renovated hotel and banquet space where you will be able to book directly with the link below and attend the conference just feet away from your room.
WESTIN RICHMOND – 6631 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
Book your group rate for the VWWA Winter Conference by Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Group Rate: $167 + tax
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REPORTING EDUCATION + PROOF OF ATTENDANCE FORMS
The association does automatically report the hours to Virginia’s Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations per their requirements.
If you are licensed in another state, please use the yellow copy to send off to that state and keep the pink copy for yourself.
Educational certificates will be produced and emailed out to the company representative.
• COVID-19 RELEASE & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: By registering and attending a Virginia Water Well Association (VWWA) event/meeting you acknowledge that there is an unknown risk of exposure to COVID-19 through exposure to contaminated objects, as well as through personal contact. Such exposure carries with it a certain degree of risk that could result in illness, disability or death. You agree to release and hold harmless VWWA, its employees, officers, and vendors from and against all claims of damages and liability resulting from exposure to COVID-19. Registrants/Attendees also warrant they are abiding by their state/locality laws regarding COVID-19 restrictions.
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