2026 FRWA Annual Conference

🌴 We’re Headed Back to Daytona Beach… and You’re Invited! 🌊

By popular demand, we’re thrilled to return to the Hilton Daytona Beach, where your family can soak up the sun while you sharpen your skills! With room rates starting at just $169, no resort fee, and a $10 parking discount, this is an unbeatable deal in one of Florida’s most iconic beach destinations.
👉 Reserve your room by July 3, 2026, to take advantage of this special rate click here or call 386.271.7979 and mention that you are members of the FRWA Annual Meeting.

🚀 Kick Off the Conference in Style – Monday, July 27

Start the week strong at the Vendor Expo, located just across the street from the Hilton, featuring hands‑on demos of the latest technology (click here for highlights of last year). Afterward, we’ll head back to the Hilton Exhibit Hall for a box lunch and an afternoon of Exhibitor Training. Attend from 9 am to 5 pm  Monday and earn 0.5 CEUs.

The day wraps up with the FRWA Social—the perfect chance to relax, network, and reconnect with friends.

⛳ Tee Time or Training – Your Choice!

Prefer to hit the links instead? Don’t miss the 2026 Paul Brayton Golf Tournament at the LPGA International Golf Club. The tournament begins with an 8:00 AM shotgun start. It’s a FRWA favorite you won’t want to miss! For more information, click here.

🎓 Tuesday: Education, Awards & Celebration

Registration opens early Tuesday morning for those arriving that day. Enjoy a continental breakfast, then jump into the Opening Session at 9:30 AM and hear from Rural Water dignitaries and find out the winners of the FRWA Annual Awards (click here to submit your nomination), Scholarship winners, and recognition of FRWA long time members. 

Highlights include:

• Opening Session 
• 35+ concurrent session topics
• Annual FRWA Membership Meeting at 5:15 PM
• Exhibitor Social Tuesday evening featuring:
  • 🏆 Best Tasting Water Contest winners. To enter, have your sample in a quart jar to the Attendee Registration desk by 12:00 noon on Tuesday. Click here for more info. 
  • 🎟️ 50/50 raffle drawing winner announced. Click to find out how to win.
  • 💧 Annual Meter Challenge

📚 Wednesday: Learn & Head Home Early

After a quick continental breakfast in the Exhibit Hall, classes begin for the final day at 8:00 AM and wrap up by noon, giving you plenty of time to travel home before dark.
✅ Don’t forget to grab your CEU form—earn an additional 1.0 CEU for the 2027 Cycle!

💥 Extra Fun You Won’t Want to Miss

• Zenner’s Ultimate Meter Challenge – Compete for $500, bragging rights, and a shot at the national event to earn the legendary “METER MAN” title!
• Fun & Games outside the Exhibit Hall for those not needing CEUs
• Best Tasting Water Contest – Bring your sample by the Attendee Registration Booth before 12:00 PM Tuesday
• Prizes, giveaways, food, friends, and nonstop fun in the Exhibit Hall

🎉 Lots of learning. Lots of laughter. Lots of memories.

We can’t wait to see you in Daytona! 🌊🏖