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Conference Policies
TECHNICAL PROGRAM DISCLAIMER
While AWWA has taken care to ensure the qualifications of
speakers, presenters, and moderators at this conference, the
opinions, comments, and other views made by a participant in
his/her presentation(s) are not necessarily those of AWWA nor
its officers, directors, planning committee, or staff.
PHOTOGRAPHY & INFORMATION
RELEASE POLICY
By registering for this event, conference participants agree
to allow AWWA to use their likeness in any AWWA-related
production or publication, including, but not limited to, emails,
social media posts, printed materials, videos and websites.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
AWWA Member Code of Practice prohibits sexual harassment
and inappropriate sexual conduct at conferences, seminars,
and events. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature, including jokes and
innuendo. Any person who believes a violation of the Member
Code of Practice or any other misconduct has occurred
should report to the AWWA Director of Human Resources,
Deputy Chief Executive Officer or any Presidential Officer.
AWWA prohibits retaliation against any AWWA staff, volunteer,
member, conference participants, or other person for making
a complaint under AWWA policy or for assisting in a complaint
investigation.
SOCIAL MEDIA, CAMERA, AND
CELL PHONE POLICIES
AWWA encourages the use of social media during our
conferences and events. We welcome your pictures
and quotes.
Filming or live streaming of any presentation, session, or
exhibit hall booth is prohibited without the permission of
the presenter or exhibitor. Additionally, if you are unsure
about whether it’s appropriate to post a picture or quote,
please speak with the presenter or exhibitor to request their
permission prior to posting. Violation of this policy may result
in confiscation of the media and removal from the event.
AWWA’s conference proceedings will contain all presentations
and additional materials provided by the presenters who wish
to have their information published.
Attendees are asked to be respectful of their colleagues by
turning off or silencing all mobile devices before entering
meeting rooms.
Interested in connecting, learning and sharing expertise
with other water professionals?
Get Involved With AWWA Technical and Education Council Committees!
Volunteer with the Microbiological Contaminants Research Committee
to contribute expertise related to the disinfection of drinking water and
control of microbiological drinking water contaminants.
Volunteer with the Organisms in Water Committee
to contribute technical know-how to help communicate the current state of science on
organisms in water, including pathogens, toxin-producers, invasive species, indicators,
and nuisance organisms.
For more information about volunteering with these and other AWWA Committees,
visit https://www.awwa.org/Membership-Volunteering/Volunteer
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