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2026 BIOSOLIDS AND CO-GENERATION CONFERENCE

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii

Registration Now Open: 2026 HWEA Biosolids Conference

The Hawai‘i Water Environment Association is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 HWEA Biosolids Conference, taking place on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.

This year’s conference will bring together wastewater professionals, engineers, regulators, operators, consultants, and industry leaders from across Hawaiʻi to discuss innovative solutions, emerging technologies, and best practices in biosolids management and beneficial reuse.

Attendees will gain valuable insight into:

• Sustainability and resiliency strategies
• Regulatory and compliance updates
• Emerging biosolids technologies
• Resource recovery and beneficial reuse
• Hawaiʻi-specific operational challenges and solutions

Featured Field Trip – August 20, 2026

Registered attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a special field trip to the Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant to tour the newly commissioned belt dryer facilities. Participants will learn about the Sevar AG BD3000/8 dryer system and ongoing efforts to improve sludge drying, biogas utilization, and Class A EQ biosolids production.

Conference Details

• Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM + Pau Hana Reception
• Location: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi, Honolulu
• Field Trip: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Registration Rates

Early Bird registration is available through June 12, 2026.

• HWEA Members: $180 Early Bird / $225 Regular
• Non-Members: $225 Early Bird / $275 Regular
• Operator/Life Members: $100 Early Bird / $110 Regular
• Retirees & Neighbor Island Members: $60 Early Bird / $80 Regular
• Students: $10
• Vendors/Exhibitors: $500
• Conference Field Trip: $20 Early Bird / $30 Regular**
  • **If interested in registering for the conference field trip, please register separately.**

Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and the pau hana reception.

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: May 20, 2026
• Early Bird Deadline: June 12, 2026
• Abstract Deadline: July 10, 2026
• Regular Registration Closes: July 31, 2026

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