# Event Details - **Event Name**: 44th Annual Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us as we celebrate our 44th annual all-day conference and networking program, highlighting all things wastewater!About this EventThe Western Chapter NYWEA proudly announces our 44th Annual Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference. This is an all-day event, and it promises to be a fantastic opportunity for learning and networking. We will be highlighting all things wastewater, and it will offer a chance to connect with engineers, municipalities, operators, and equipment representatives.During the conference, you'll be able to learn about new and emerging technologies, hear about local projects, and discuss the challenges we face in the wastewater industry. It's a perfect platform to gain insights and share knowledge with like-minded wastewater professionals.Note the following:Registration closes at 10:00 pm on Monday, March 2, 2026. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT WALK-INS. Any requests for refunds must be made by 10:00 pm on Monday, February 26, 2026. If registering via credit card on EventBrite and a refund request is submitted, convenience fees will NOT be refunded.We cannot accept registrations and/or refund requests after the above-noted dates. If paying by check, please DO NOT register on EventBrite, but contact Lisa Smith directly at lisa.a.smith@ghd.com, so you will not be charged EventBrite fees.Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AMBreakfast/ Exhibits?: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AMWelcome - WNYWEA/ NYWEA Representatives?: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMNYWEA President - Incoming President Vijesh Karatt-Vellatt?: 09:15 AM - 09:25 AMIntroduction to InFLOW Scholars?: 09:25 AM - 10:25 AMKeynote - East Meets West for a Tour of Japan's Resource Recovery SolutionsHost: Michael Kessler, Town of Tonawanda?: 10:25 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Break/ Exhibits?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreakout 1A - WWTF Electrical UpgradesHost: Mike Nagiub & Chris Sieracki, TYLin Info: Electrical Master Planning for Water and Wastewater Utilities ?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMBreakout 1B - WWTF Electrical UpgradesHost: Josh Elston & Kyle Nadolinski, ArcadisInfo: Electrical Service Upgrade and Modernization of Plant Distribution at the Southtowns AWTF?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreakout 2A - PretreatmentHost: Kevin Hickey, NavitasInfo: Pretreatment 101?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMBreakout 2B - PretreatmentHost: TBDInfo: Industrial Wastewater Panel?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMBreakout 3 - Maximizing Collection System CapacityHost: John Story, GHD and Jeffrey Burroughs, Town of AmherInfo: Maximizing Wet Weather Capacity with Flow Diversion Between Two Large Diameter Interceptors?: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMLunch & Awards?: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMBreakout 4A - Unique Design ConsiderationsHost: Jake Bower & Jason Ebbs, LaBella AssociatesInfo: Unique Sewer Design Strategies for Lakefront Systems?: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMBreakout 4B - Unique Design ConsiderationsHost: Catherine Goerss-Murphy, AECOMInfo: Bird Island WWTF Insights into Clarifier Troubleshooting and Optimization?: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMBreakout 5 - Asset ManagementHost: Suman Bopaiah, Arcadis/TBDInfo: NYSDEC Asset Management Pilot Program: Case Studies, Background on Training?: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMBreakout 6A - Emergency WorkHost: Angela Horton, ECDSM; Nick LaMendola, Viridi; Tess WillInfo: Modernized Pumping Station Backup Power Through a Battery Energy Storage System?: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMBreakout 6B - Emergency WorkHost: Noelle Sawicki, Town of TonawandaInfo: Going with the Flow: Navigating Emergency Maintenance in Tonawanda’s Collection System?: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMCoffee Break/ Exhibits?: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMBreakout 7A - BiosolidsHost: TBD, HazenInfo: Independent Review of the Performance of the Edmunds Dryer with Respect to Ability to Remove PFAS?: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMBreakout 7B - BiosolidsHost: Bob Wimmer, NavitasInfo: Town of Webster Biosolids Upgrades/Development of Fairlife?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMBreakout 7C - BiosolidsHost: Bill Brower, Brown & CaldwellInfo: State of Biosolids Disposal in NYS?: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMBreakout 8A - Legal Perspectives & EthicsHost: Joe Manna, Lipsitz Green Scime CambriaInfo: Engineering Malpractice; Cause and Convenience Terminations?: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMBreakout 8B - Legal Perspectives & EthicsHost: Rick Roll, NFWBInfo: Engineering Ethics?: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMBreakout 9A - Collection System Design ConsiderationsHost: Ed Bradfuhrer, GHDInfo: Genetic Algorithms to Plan Sewer System Overflow Reduction Strategies?: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMBreakout 9B - Collection System Design ConsiderationsHost: Kevin Alspach, AECOMInfo: NFWB Calumet Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation Project?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMBreakout 9C - Collection System Design ConsiderationsHost: Garry Pecak, ECDSMInfo: Back Creek Road Emergency Sewer Line Stabilization Mitigation Project in Eighteenmile Creek?: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMYoung Professionals SessionInfo: Engineering the Next Generation: Technology, Sustainability, and the Evolving Role of Young Professionals?: 04:30 PMReception - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/buffalo/44th-annual-greater-buffalo-environmental-conference/100001980382680909 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 642.09, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Buffalo - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center - **lat**: 42.8879852 - **long**: -78.87426839999999 - **full address**: Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center, 2Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 44th Annual Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=44th+Annual+Greater+Buffalo+Environmental+Conference&date=Tue%2C+10+Mar%2C+2026+at+08%3A00+am&bg=5 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 44th Annual Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference being held? - **A:** 44th Annual Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference takes place on Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center, 2Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 44th Annual Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference? - **A:** Ticket prices for 44th Annual Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference range from USD 29 to USD 642 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMembers/YPs/Utility MembersUSD 141 + USD 11 feeAvailablePWO MembersUSD 103 + USD 8 feeAvailableNon-MembersUSD 162 + USD 12 feeAvailableStudents (if not assisting with conference)USD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableConference SponsorshipUSD 269 + USD 19 feeAvailableExhibitor - Standard BoothUSD 429 + USD 29 feeAvailableExhibitor - Package SpecialUSD 642 + USD 42 feeAvailableExhibitor Booth - Electrical ServicesUSD 55 + USD 5 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 44th Annual Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference? - **A:** 44th Annual Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference is organized by New York Water Environment Association, Inc., Western Chapter. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 44th Annual Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Buffalo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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