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2016 Winter Conference

2016 Winter Conference Hotel & Registration Information

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Westin San Diego: 843.722.4900
400 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA  92101

Hotel Accommodations & Rates

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has secured a special group rate of $219 per night (single/double), plus applicable taxes, at the Westin San Diego.  Reservations must be made by Monday, February 1, 2016 to receive the special rate while rooms are available.  After this date, NACWA must release the unreserved rooms, and reservations will be accepted on a space available basis only with no guarantee that the conference rates will apply. 

To ensure a hotel room, contact the Westin San Diego in San Diego, CA at 888.627.9033.  Be sure to identify yourself as a NACWA attendee.  You may also make your reservation online.  Check-in time is 3:00 pm; check-out time is 12:00 pm; baggage storage is available for your convenience.  Any requests for late check-out should be directed to the Hotel.  

Registration Fees & Information

You may register for the 2016 Winter Conference in two easy ways:

  • Online: complete the online registration (now closed) to register at your convenience.
  • Mail/Fax: download and complete the registration form pdf button and send it with payment to NACWA.
     

Advance registrations must be received by Monday, February 1, 2016.  Advance registrants will receive confirmation via e-mail.  Faxed and online registrations will be accepted after the deadline but attendees will not be listed in the Participant List.  If you have not received a confirmation within 10 business days after registering, please contact NACWA at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Full conference registration fee includes access to all activities Sunday through Wednesday, including but not limited to: committee meetings; plenary sessions; and, evening receptions including transportation (if not within walking distance of the meeting hotel).  Meals included are:  breakfasts during the GM Meeting on Tuesday; as well as light food and beverage at the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evening receptions; and, morning and afternoon beverage service Sunday through Wednesday morning.

Cancellation/Substitution Policy

All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing.  A full refund will be made if NACWA receives the cancellation by February 1, 2016.  Thereafter, a $300 cancellation fee will be applied.  Submit all requests via e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Substitution of registrations is permitted prior to the conference.  Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. 

Attire

We want you to be comfortable so you can enjoy your experience! Therefore, business casual dress is strongly encouraged. We suggest bringing a light sweater or jacket with you during the day as meeting rooms are air conditioned.  We do request business attire on Monday evening.

General Waiver & Release

By registering for this National Association of Clean Water Agency (NACWA) sponsored meeting/conference, each registrant acknowledges and assumes all risks associated with participation in the meeting and any associated on and off-site events/activities/tours (collectively "associated events"). Each registrant agrees, on behalf of him/herself, heirs and assigns, to waive and release, NACWA, its employees, directors, officers, volunteers, agents, successors, licensees, assigns, vendors, and sponsors (collectively "NACWA") from any and all claims, liabilities, or causes of action arising from participation in this meeting and any associated events whether or not such damage, injury or loss may occur on the premises of the meeting, at off-site venues, in participating hotels or on event ground transportation.

Consent to Use Image

Registrant grants full permission to NACWA to take any and all photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record (collectively "images") of registrant in connection with this event and to copyright, use and publish the same in audio, photographic or video format for any lawful purpose. Registrant agrees that NACWA is not responsible for unauthorized use of the images. Registrant further acknowledges that he/she is not entitled to compensation and that the images may appear with or without the registrant's name.

Social Media

The views and opinions expressed on NACWA's social media sites and links to other Internet resources do not necessarily represent those of NACWA. NACWA cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information posted by external parties.

Continuing Education Credits

Attend NACWA's 2016 Winter Conference and you can earn credits toward your certification or recertification.  Simply stop by the NACWA registration desk at the conference and leave your business card or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it after the conference and we will make sure you have a letter certifying your attendance.

Bringing a Family Member?

Do you have spouse, family member joining you in San Diego?  Be sure to register them so that they can join you at NACWA receptions and in the spouse lounge.  Please Note: Complimentary guest registration is intended solely for spouses/domestic partners or members of a registrant's immediate family and cannot be used to register professional colleagues.

Ground Transportation

The Westin San Diego is approximately 3.5 miles from the San Diego International Airport (SAN).  The hotel does offer a complimentary shuttle to/from the airport from 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; however, there are several transportation alternatives:


Westin Shuttle:
The shuttle service is available daily from 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM.  Once luggage is collected, please contact the hotel at (619) 239-4500 and the hotel will give you directions to the pick-up area and an estimated time of arrival as to when the driver will be there to pick you up. If you need the shuttle to the airport, please make arrangements at the luggage desk 24 hours prior to your departure.


Uber:
The fare from the SAN Airport to the hotel is approximately $10 and is 15 minutes away. 


Taxi Cab:
The fare from the SAN Airport to the hotel is approximately $15 and is 15 minutes away. 


Shuttle:
Representatives are available at SAN by baggage claim or by phone at 800.258.3826.  Guests must make reservations directly with Super Shuttle to arrange return transportation to the airport.


Car Rental:
Avis Rent-A-Car is NACWA's official car rental company for this meeting.  Discounts are available by calling Avis directly at 800.331.1600. Our Avis Worldwide Discount Number is T563400.


Hotel Parking:
The hotel offers valet parking that is available at $44/night with 'in and out' privileges; self-parking is not available.

For Additional Information

For information regarding program content or conference registration contact NACWA at 202.833.2672 or send an e-mail to Tina S. Kenia at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .