2026 Pacific Water Conference
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The American Water Works Association Hawai‘i Section and the Hawai‘i Water Environment Association are proud to announce the 13th annual joint conference known as the Pacific Water Conference at the Hilton Hawaiian Village (NEW LOCATION) from February 10-14, 2026. Our joint conference committee is hard at work to bring you an exciting, fun, and educational conference.
The Pre-Conference Workshop kicks things off on February 10th. The Conference officially opens on February 11th and lasts through February 12th. Remember to check out the exhibitors showcasing the newest and latest products in the industry. There will be technical session tracks to choose from. The conference golf tournament will be held on February 13th at the Hawaii Prince Golf Course, and the community service event will be held on February 14th.
We look forward to seeing all of you at the Conference!
Aloha,
Darnelle Chung | Troy Ching
pacificwatercon@gmail.com
2026 Conference Chairs
Call for Abstracts
2026 Pacific Water Conference Call for Abstracts (page 1)
Individuals who would like to present a paper at the 2026 Pacific Water Conference must submit an abstract, limited to 2,500 characters or less (with spaces), describing their presentation in sufficient detail to allow evaluation of the proposed topic. The upcoming conference will be held in person. Presentations will be in 30 minute blocks: roughly 25 minutes of presentation, 5 minutes of Q&A.
Selection Process
All abstracts will be reviewed and selected on: Originality, Technical Content, and Quality.
Abstracts due October 3, 2025
Presenters notified by December 1, 2025
Presentations due February 2, 2026
Speaker Registration Costs
No travel or assistance funds are available for speakers. Speakers are responsible for all their transportation, lodging, and registration fees. Speakers will be responsible for registering themselves.
Speaker rates and registration information will be included on the conference website shortly at www.pacificwaterconference.com. The 2026 conference website is anticipated to be up and running by October 2025.
Please ensure all information submitted is complete and correct, as it will be used in promotional materials and submitted for CEU approval.
If you have questions, please email our Technical Program Chairs at pwc.technical@gmail.com.
Abstract Submission Form
The abstract submission is now located on a Google Form that can be filled out here: https://forms.gle/jA96FKJdt9NidE2dA
Registration
More information coming soon!
Technical Program
PRE-CONFERENCE (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)
MAIN CONFERENCE (Wednesday & Thursday, February 11-12, 2026)
NEW LOCATION: HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is a 22-acre beachfront paradise located in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. It is the largest resort in the Hilton chain and one of the largest hotels in the U.S. outside of Las Vegas. Opened in 1955, the resort features over 2,800 rooms, multiple pools, waterslides, and Waikiki’s only saltwater lagoon. Guests can enjoy daily cultural activities, an on-site luau, and a wide range of dining and shopping options. Its prime location and luxurious amenities make it a top destination for relaxation and entertainment. We will be hosting the conference in the Coral Ballroom at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort which is part of its extensive conference facilities.
2026 PWC Photo Contest Criteria and Rules
See 2025 PWC Photo Contest Winners below (pending upload).
Community Service Event
More information coming soon!
Golf Tournament
More information coming soon!
Contributions ~ Become A Sponsor
More information coming soon!
Hotel Information
Book Your Stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village with Special Rates!
We are pleased to offer a special rate for reservations at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for our event! Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer by booking your room today.
Link to Book the Hotel: PACIFIC WATER CONFERENCE
Reserve by January 2026: To take advantage of the discounted rate, please make your reservation using the online booking link provided before January 2026. After this date, any new reservation requests will need to be made directly through the hotel and will be confirmed based on availability.
Plan ahead, book early, and ensure your accommodations at the Hilton Hawaiian Village!
General Membership Meeting
More information coming soon!
2025 PWC Photo Contest Winners
Uploads coming soon!
Updated: 08/13/2025_JS