Water Well Journal
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First-Timers and New Members Meet-and-Greet Tuesday, December 6 Wednesday, December 7 7–7:45 a.m. 207/208 Enjoy a cup of joe and get charged up before you start your day. Meet other first-time attendees and new NGWA members. NGWA staff will present a short five-minute presentation on what you can expect during Groundwater Week, provide assistance on download- ing the Groundwater Week app and making your way around the show, highlight some of the don't-miss sessions, and be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding the event or NGWA. Next Gen Groundwater Professionals Meet-Up Tuesday, December 6 4–5:15 p.m. 213 Students and young professionals are invited to share their experiences on get- ting started in the groundwater industry with new friends. NGWA staff will also be on hand to answer any questions on how the Association can help young people grow and get ahead in their chosen field. Affiliate Organization Peer-to-Peer Meeting Tuesday, December 6 4–5 p.m. 207/208 The annual meeting of Affiliate Organization executives and officers, this open forum is a great place to discuss issues facing your state and provides the opportunity to receive feedback from fellow association leaders on how they have managed similar situations. (Open to Affiliate State executives and officers.) Attendee Welcome Reception Tuesday, December 6 5:30–7 p.m. Meet up with old friends and make new ones at this annual crowd-pleaser that takes place at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino—Groundwater Week's headquarters hotel. It's a great way to unwind after a full day of educa- tional offerings. This year, the Attendee Welcome Reception is open to all the Groundwater Week attendees and Irriga- tion Show attendees and exhibitors with a full registration. Franklin Electric is the sponsor of the Attendee Welcome Reception. NGWA Divisional Membership Meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, December 6-7 If you're an NGWA member, take part in your divisional membership meeting. Please check the program for room locations. ● Contractors Division December 6, 1–2 p.m. 203/204 ● Suppliers Division December 7, 7–8 a.m. 211/212 ● Scientists and Engineers Division December 7, 8:30–9:30 a.m. 211/212 ● Manufacturers Division December 7, 10–10:45 a.m. Exhibit Hall, Activity Area B Keynote Session Wednesday, December 7 9:30–10:45 a.m. 109-114 "Water for Food Security: Solutions for the Context" is the focus of the keynote address by Peter McCornick, Ph.D., PE, D.WRE, an internationally known expert in water, food, and environmental research. McCornick, the new executive direc- tor of the Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska, will draw on insights gleaned from his work in Africa and Asia, as well as the United States. His presentation will consider the different contexts of the water-for-food challenge, and ex- plore some of the potential solutions and opportunities to systematically address the challenges. Particular emphasis will be given to agricultural water manage- ment solutions, in terms of technologies, practices and policies, and to the oppor- tunities to address the sustainability of critical groundwater resources. The session welcomes all Groundwater Week attendees and Irrigation Show attendees. United Rentals is the sponsor of the Keynote Session. Exhibit Hall The Exhibit Hall will be packed with the latest products from the groundwater industry's manufacturers and suppliers GROUNDWATER WEEK continues on page 32 Twitter @WaterWellJournl WWJ November 2016 31 G roundwater Week 2016 takes place December 6-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In attendance will be groundwater professionals from all sections of the industry—water well contractors, scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers—from every state and around the world. A bonus this year is the event's co-location with the Irrigation Association's Irrigation Show, meaning there will be 9000 water professionals in the convention center! Groundwater Week will feature educational opportunities, networking events, and an exhibit hall placed with the latest wares from manufacturers and suppliers. You will also be able to visit the Irrigation Show's Exhibit Hall located next to the Groundwater Week Exhibit Hall. Here is a quick glance at just some of the happenings. Register today if you have not already done so. Go to www.GroundwaterWeek.com or call NGWA at (800) 551-7379. at a Glance Las Vegas∙Dec. 6-8, 2016 SM