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Midwest Chapter

The Midwest Chapter of WEDA represents Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada.

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Midwest Chapter Meeting - April 21-23, 2026

Nashville, TN


REGISTER HERE


Submit an abstract!

DEADLINE EXTENDED: February 27, 2026

We' re seeking Presenters for this year’s meeting on these topics: Reservoir Dredging, Beneficial Use, Lock and Dam Infrastructure and Flood Risk Mitigation. Our 2026 focus is inland waterways but other topics will be entertained.

Email Allen Bullock (abullock@aquablok.com) if you'd like to
present.  Please provide:

1. A brief abstract, including presentation title
2. A brief description
3. Your contact information

Please direct all questions about abstracts to Allen Bullock.

Conference Hotel

DoubleTree Downtown Nashville
315 4th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37219

Book the regular group rate HERE

Or call 1-800-222-8733 and use code 90E.

Registration Rates

Member $600*
Non-Member $800
Government $250
Student $250
Short Course - Flood Resiliency $200
Tuesday, April 21, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

*Good through April 3, 2026.  Beginning April 4, 2026 Member registration will increase to $750.

Sponsorship

Exhibitor - $1,500
Includes recognition during meeting (signage and 30 second introduction to attendees) + exhibit table +1/2 page ad + 1 attendee registration

Bronze Sponsor - $500
Includes recognition during meeting (signage) + ¼ page ad

Silver Sponsor - $1,000
Includes recognition during meeting (signage) + ¼ page ad + 1 attendee registration

Gold Sponsor - $2,000
Includes recognition during meeting (signage) + exhibit table + opportunity to give away an item during the Icebreaker Reception + full page ad +
1 attendee registration

Please use the registration form to select and purchase sponsorships.

   

AGENDA

Tuesday, April 21

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Set Up

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Short Course: Flood Resiliency

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  Attendee Check-In

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Icebreaker Reception

Wednesday, April 22

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentations

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Women In Maritime Operations (WIMOS) Panel Discussion

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Presentations

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Break (on your own)

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Bus Loading

5:30 PM - 10:15 PM General Jackson Showboat Dinner Cruise, including transportation to/from

Thursday, April 23

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Presentations and panel discussion

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Conference concludes with Chapter business meeting

 


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