ASPE Convention and Expo
Date
September 28th, 2018–October 3rd, 2018
Location
Atlanta, GA
Recap
Registration is now open for the 2018 American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Convention & Expo, Sept. 28 to Oct. 3, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga.
The event combines professional development sessions created exclusively for plumbing industry professionals with the largest plumbing product tradeshow in the country.
Thousands trained in plumbing design, specification and inspection attend the annual event to connect with their peers, learn new skills and maintain their competitive edge.
PMI is one of several supporting sponsors of the convention and expo, which will feature a keynote address by Derreck Kayongo, founder of the Global Soap Project and former CEO of the Center for Civil and Human Rights. Kayongo’s address will be part of the ASPE breakfast award ceremony on Oct. 1 at the Omni Hotel-CNN Center to honor ASPE award recipients and induct the 2018-2020 ASPE Board of Directors.
More than 300 of the industry’s top manufacturers and service providers will showcase their latest technologies while a variety of technical education sessions will be offered on topics, including combating waterborne diseases, water- and energy-efficient technologies, basic plumbing design techniques, and sustainable systems.
Other highlights include the opportunity to earn up to 17.25 hours of continuing education for certifications and licenses; nonstop networking with more than 4,000 industry professionals from across North America; and the popular Sunday Night Party to be hosted at the award-winning music venue Tabernacle Atlanta.
In addition, several special events are planned at the conference, including the first-time ASPE attendee reception, presented by Watts Water Technologies, on Oct. 1. The event is limited to the first 100 who RSVP. ASPE members who have been part of the society for 25 years or more are invited to attend a special breakfast with the ASPE board on Oct. 2. Pre-registration and a ticket are required.
Young professionals are invited to an evening of networking, idea sharing, and connecting with their peers on Oct. 2 at Top Golf Midtown. Tickets are $50 for the event, where food and beverages will be served along with a little friendly competition of golf, pool and video games.