About the Conference

WaterPro is the annual conference of the National Rural Water Association and is designed to bring together water and wastewater utility systems – large and small, municipal and rural – for sessions in operations, management, boardsmanship and governance.

Make a Splash

Experience the WaterPro Conference first-hand when you stay at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, the location for all sessions, events, registration, exhibits and sleeping accommodations. Bring your family and let them play while you attend sessions at the all new Soundwaves indoor/outdoor water attraction. It is truly the first of it’s kind to provide an upscale indoor/outdoor water experience for all ages.

A Conference for Water Professionals

Utility Board Members
State Association Board Members
State Association staff
Utility Managers
Manufacturer representatives
Government representatives in the water sector
Lending institutions

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Reasons to Exhibit at WaterPro:

WaterPro has set aside time and space to ensure our attendees can tour the exhibit hall. This includes blocks of time for attendees to network and tour the exhibit hall, including time with no scheduled educational sessions.

WaterPro attendees make decisions in the rural water industry. 77% of utility personnel attending consist of decision makers (37% board members & 40% management)

WaterPro attendance includes state association personnel that provide training, technical assistance and advice to systems.

Learn new skills; Upgrade current ones
The Water Industry is always in flux — innovative technology, new regulations or changing funding formulas. The WaterPro Conference offers a full range of educational opportunities that cover all aspects of the water/wastewater industry.

Network with your peers
When you meet with your peers, you have an opportunity to collaborate, hear new ideas or get potential answers to your problems. Be inspired to implement policies or try new technology.

Hear from the experts
WaterPro features expert speakers from across the water/wastewater industry. Want to hear about new USDA projects or EPA priorities? You can find out at the WaterPro Conference.

Meet with new vendors and suppliers
The WaterPro exhibit hall is filled with vendors and service-providers dedicated to offering high-quality solutions for small and rural water utilities. Find out about all the best solutions for rural water today and tomorrow. See what’s waiting for you in the WaterPro exhibit hall.

1,500 + Attendees, 150 + Exhibitors

Who Attends WaterPro?
Utility Board Members
State Association Board Members
State Association Staff
Utility Managers
Manufacturer Representatives
Government Representatives in the Water Sector
Lending Institutions

Need more reasons to attend?

67% of attendees rate this conference with 4 or 5 stars

“Immensely Enjoyable!! Always a Great time to see and spend time with NRWA and all the State Rural Water Associations!”

Network with utility personnel from across the nation

Attendees include large numbers of decision makers like utility managers and board member

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