National Backflow Prevention Day Celebration

Join Us for National Backflow Prevention Day 2026

Celebrate National Backflow Prevention Day with us at The Water Tower on Wednesday, August 12 with a day filled with technical training, hands-on demonstrations, and meaningful networking.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 8:00AM - 3:00PM

The Water Tower | 2500 Clean Water Court Buford, GA 30519

Program

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - Sponsor Booth Set Up

10:00AM - 4:00PM Exhibitor and Sponsor Booth Set Up (Lobby)

We highly recommend taking advantage of the Tuesday set up time if possible, as our staff will be available to show you to your booth and help with any questions or troubleshooting.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - National Backflow Prevention Day Celebration

7:00AM - 8:00AM Sponsor Check In and Set up (Sponsors only, Lobby)

7:45AM Attendee Check In, Networking, Coffee (Lobby)

8:20AM - 8:30AM Welcome and Overview of the Day CE Eligibility Instructions (MultiPurpose Room)

8:30AM Exhibit Hall Open (Lobby)

8:30AM Presentation by Cary Wiley, Safe-T-Cover (MultiPurpose Room)

9:30AM Presentation by Brock Sheehan, Swift Comply (MultiPurpose Room)

10:00AM "The Data Collector" by Brandon Crook, Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company (MultiPurpose Room)

10:30AM Presentation by John Gains, Bartow Precast (MultiPurpose Room)

11:30AM K9 Water Leak Detection Demo by Meghan Bodie, Vickery K9 (Basin Lawn)

11:45AM Working Lunch and Backflow Trivia Hosted by American Backflow (MultiPurpose Room)

12:45PM "Air Valves 101" by Zach Baterton, ARI (MultiPurpose Room)

1:15PM "Benefits of Nylon Composite Backflow Preventers" by John Head, Wilkins (MultiPurpose Room)

1:45PM "New Small “N” Pattern Devices & Product Refresher" Jeff Smith, Wilkins

2:45PM Passport Collection and Closing (MultiPurpose Room)

3:00PM - 4:00PM Sponsor Booth Tear Down

Please note this is a draft program and items may be subject to change

Registration

Sponsor and attendee registration is now open!

Earn CE's!

Attendee with CE's

$125

Attendees will have the opportunity to earn 6 CE's Backflow License Renewal (Georgia) or 5 CE's Water/Wastewater (Georgia).
Includes lunch

Networking Attendee

$ 50

Networking Attendee registration includes lunch and access to the NBPD celebration activities. This option is not eligible for CEs.
Includes lunch

Become a Sponsor

Register as a sponsor to showcase your company and technology with a booth at National Backflow Prevention Day 2026!

If you have questions or are interested in a sponsorship, please contact kristan@theh2otower.org.

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

$1,000

Includes large exhibitor booth (2 tables and 4 chairs) to showcase your company
Six (6) networking attendee registrations
Speaking opportunity at the event (2-5 minutes during opening remarks)
Sponsor level exclusivity
Prominent presenting sponsor recognition on all signage and printed material
Prominent presenting sponsor recognition in all digital promotional materials, event webpage, and social media marketing

SOLD OUT

Platinum Lunch Sponsor

$1,000

Includes large exhibitor booth (2 tables and 4 chairs) to showcase your company
Six (6) networking attendee registrations
Prominent sponsor recognition on all signage and printed material
Prominent sponsor recognition in all digital promotional materials, event webpage, and social media marketing
Exclusive opportunity to brand lunch stations with company-provided tablecloths and promotional materials
Opportunity to serve lunch to attendees, providing direct attendee engagement and exposure

SOLD OUT

Gold Sponsor

$750

Includes exhibitor booth (table and two chairs) to showcase your company
Four (4) networking attendee registrations
Prominent company logo recognition on all signage and printed material
Prominent recognition in all digital promotional materials, event webpage, and social media marketing
Ability to provide a one page marketing document for check in table

Silver Sponsor

$ 500

Includes exhibitor booth (table and two chairs) to showcase your company
Three (3) networking attendee registrations
Company logo recognition on all signage and printed material
Company recognition in all digital promotional materials, event webpage, and social media marketing

Bronze Sponsor

$ 300

Includes exhibitor booth (table and two chairs) to showcase your company
Two (2) networking attendee registrations
Company logo on all signage and printed material
Company logo in all digital promotional materials, event webpage, and social media marketing

Additional Information

Lodging

If you require hotel accommodations for this event, please utilize the links below to access special discounted rates.

SpringHill Suites TWT Rate

Hampton-Inn TWT Rate

Courtyard Marriott Rate

Directions

If this is your first time visiting The Water Tower, we've got you covered with directions to our campus. Please be sure to enter through the main entrance at the intersection of Woodward Mill and Plunketts Road. Additionally, we’ve provided a transportation guide to help you navigate from the Atlanta airport to TWT.

Transportation Guide: Atlanta Hartsfield Airport to TWT

Directions to TWT Campus

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.