Experience Emerging Technologies at Demo Day 2026
April 23, 2026 | The Water Tower | 2500 Clean Water Court Buford, GA 30519
Thank you for joining us for Demo Day 2026!
We appreciate everyone who helped make this year’s event such a success, from industry leaders and innovators to utility professionals, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, and attendees. Your support and participation continue to make Demo Day a premier gathering for the water industry.
Save the date for next year’s Demo Day: April 22, 2027 at The Water Tower1
Program
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Exhibitor and Sponsor Booth Set Up
10:00AM - 4:00PM Exhibitor and Sponsor Booth Set Up (Lobby)
We highly recommend taking advantage of the Wednesday set up time if possible. Our staff will be available on Wednesday to show you to your booth and help with any questions or troubleshooting. On Thursday morning, TWT staff will be preparing for attendee arrival and only one staff member will be available to provide exhibitor set up assistance.Â
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Demo Day!
7:00AM - 8:00AM Exhibitor and Sponsor Check In and Set up (Exhibitors and Sponsors only, Lobby)
7:30AM Check In, Networking, Coffee (Lobby)
8:05AM Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits Open (MultiPurpose Room, Lobby, Demo Area)
8:30AM Opening Remarks and CE Credit Instructions (MultiPurpose Room)
8:45AM GenAI for Water Utilities: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Water Management* (Plunge Classroom. Class presented by Gigi Karmous-Edwards and Lisa Haney. *Separate Registration Required: Click here to register for Gen AI for Water Utilities)
9:30AM Lightning Talks: Morning Session (WaterFalls Classroom)
- Modernizing Lead & Copper Compliance: A GIS‑Driven Approach for Smarter Sampling (Shawn Goulet, Trinnex)
- The Shift from Meters to Monitors: Meters that Find Leaks Before the Leaks Find You (Marcus Cameras, Kamstrup)
- Tackling Nitrate Contamination with Biological Denitrification (Rick Bacon, AMS Ltd.)
11:30AM Building Efficiency, Speed, & Intelligence in the Water Industry (WaterFalls Classroom, presented by Jahanzeb Khan, 4Earth)
12:00PM BBQ Lunch Presented by Consolidated Pipe and Supply Co. (Outdoor Demo Area)
1:00PM Lightning Talks: Afternoon Session (WaterFalls Classroom)
- All Signal, No Spin: Are Ultrasonic Water Meters the Right Choice for Your Utility (Drew Wilderman, Neptune Technology Group)
- Intelligent Wastewater Pumping - Real World Explanation and Examples (Alden Meade, Xylem/Flygt)
- Agentic AI at the Edge: A Blueprint for Predictive Maintenance and Utility Resilience (John Armin, Utilyst)
1:30PM Data Acquisition for Utilities: Efficient and Cost-Effective Data Logging and Event Monitoring with Real Time Alerts (Plunge Classroom, presented by Brandon Crook, Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company)
2:45PM CE Point Submission, Exhibitor Passport Raffle Drawing, and Closing (MultiPurpose Room)
3:00PM - 4:00PM Exhibitor Tear Down
Please note this is a draft program and items may be subject to change
CE Credits
Registered attendees will have the opportunity to earn 7 W/WW CE credits. To earn the credits, participants must attend the entire event, attend classes and lightning talks of their choice, and be present at the closing session to submit their completed exhibitor passport.
Registration
Registration for Demo Day 2026 is now closed. Thank you for an incredible event, and we look forward to seeing you next year on April 22, 2027 at The Water Tower!
Maximize Your Impact: Sponsor or Exhibit at Demo Day
Showcase your company's solutions at Demo Day, our flagship event for emerging technologies which attracts 300+ water professionals from across the region. Select the sponsorship level that builds your brand and your business or reach out to customize your experience. Exhibitor opportunities also available.
Limited Availability: Gain exclusive access to industry leaders, showcase your innovations, and position your brand at the forefront of water technology.
Additional Information
Lodging
If you require hotel accommodations for this event, please utilize the links below to access special rates specifically arranged for Demo Day attendees.
Directions
If this will be your first time visiting The Water Tower, please find directions below to help you find us. Please be sure to enter through the main entrance at the intersection of Woodward Mill and Plunketts Road.
Parking
Please park in the main parking lot in front of the main building (Building A) on Clean Water Court. Overflow parking is available in the gravel lot on the side of the main building.
Exhibitor Passport
Each attendee will receive an exhibitor passport when they check in. During the closing session, we will have a raffle drawing of completed exhibitor passports for a prize. *Please note: a complete exhibitor passport is required to obtain 7 W/WW CE credits. Only one passport may be submitted per person.
Demo Day 2026 Exhibitors
Demo Day 2026 Sponsors
Many thanks to these water leaders for their generous support! This growing list will be regularly updated.
Presenting Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Full Scale Sponsors
Pilot Scale Sponsors
Bench Scale Sponsors
Sustaining and Transformative Partners
