Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition 2027
Event Date
March 22–25, 2027
Location
Denver, CO
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition (MTC) is the annual event jointly organized by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA). It explores the development and implementation of membrane technologies across water, wastewater, reuse, and industrial applications, as well as the operation and maintenance of membrane equipment and facilities. The 2027 edition takes place March 22-25, 2027, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
MTC gathers a broad water-sector audience focused on membrane system applications. Attendees include consultants and contractors, engineers, utility plant managers and executives, operators, scientists and researchers, college faculty and students, regulators, and manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors. The program covers membrane research and advancements, water reuse, seawater desalination, operations and maintenance, and concentrate management, with a strong emphasis on emerging challenges such as PFAS, microplastics, and potable reuse.
The conference is worth attending because it offers a concentrated opportunity to stay current with a fast-evolving field, learn how utilities are deploying membranes to meet new challenges, and connect directly with solution providers in the exhibit hall. Educational sessions, an exposition, networking receptions, pre-conference workshops, and facility tours round out the experience.
Show Highlights
- Technical program spanning microfiltration and ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis, potable reuse, wastewater and non-potable reuse, concentrate management and zero liquid discharge, industrial and commercial applications, plant operation and maintenance, specific contaminant removal, and research and innovations in membranes.
- Exhibit Hall where attendees connect with membrane solution providers; conference lunches, breaks, and networking receptions all take place within the exposition.
- Pre-conference workshops offering in-depth, comprehensive learning opportunities (separate fee; limited capacity).
- Facility tours of area water treatment plants.
- MTC Awards, several joint AWWA and AMTA awards recognizing people and organizations advancing membrane technology.
- Certificates of Completion for continuing education, with sessions historically pre-approved for operator credit in multiple states.
Registration
Registration for the 2027 conference opens in late fall of 2026 via the official AWWA event page. Note that the following rates are sample figures from a prior year and are subject to change for 2027.
Sample registration types and early/regular rates (member / non-member):
- Full-Conference Registration (educational sessions, exposition, reception, and lunches): $900 / $1,130 early; $960 / $1,180 regular. Workshops and tours available for an additional fee.
- Operator/Professor/Regulator (same access as full conference): $460 / $575 early; $525 / $625 regular.
- Student: $120 for all categories.
- Exhibits-Only, All Days (exposition booth area only, no sessions): $175 for all categories.
- Pre-Conference Workshops: $195-$320.
- Facility Tours: $195-$320.
Cancellation policy: AWWA must receive cancellations in writing (phone cancellations are not accepted). Cancellations dated on or before the early-bird deadline receive a refund minus a 25% administrative fee; after that deadline, cancellations are not refunded, though substitute registrants are welcome. Email substitution or cancellation requests to service@awwa.org.
History
The Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition is the annual conference organized jointly by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA). The event rotates among U.S. host cities each year: recent editions were held in Long Beach, California (2025) and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (February 2-5, 2026), with the 2027 conference scheduled for Denver, Colorado. Each year the conference reveals new directions in water and wastewater treatment technologies, desalination, and membrane bioreactor applications, and confers joint AWWA/AMTA awards recognizing advances in membrane technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition?
The 2027 conference takes place March 22-25, 2027, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
Who organizes the Membrane Technology Conference?
It is organized jointly by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA).
Who should attend MTC?
The conference draws consultants and contractors, water and wastewater engineers, utility plant managers and executives, operators, scientists and researchers, regulators, college faculty and students, and manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors focused on membrane systems.
How do I register and when does registration open?
Registration opens in late fall of 2026 through the official AWWA event page. Options include full-conference, operator/professor/regulator, student, and exhibits-only passes, plus separately priced pre-conference workshops and facility tours.
What topics does the conference program cover?
Sessions address membrane research and advancements, water reuse, seawater desalination, operations and maintenance, concentrate management, and emerging challenges such as PFAS, microplastics, and potable reuse.
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