IBWA members only.

Speaker: Logan St. John, Antea Group

IBWA members only.

Speaker: Kelly Baetz, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is here to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers. Would you be prepared if an OSHA inspector walked through your door? Come to this session to learn what you can expect, what are the record keeping must-haves, and how your facility can prepare.

IBWA members only.

Speaker: Colin Joern, Antea Group
Learn to maximize the value of your energy management and carbon reduction programs through financial incentives for qualified energy efficiency measures. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), effective January 1, 2023, provides new opportunities to fund clean energy initiatives in your business. This session will provide you with a deeper understanding of the IRA and identify which energy efficiency measures that qualify for tax deductions and incentives are most applicable to the bottled water industry.

IBWA members only.

Kick off the week by joining your industry colleagues at the Welcome Reception! This relaxed event will give you time to network with peers, catch up with old friends, and enjoy an evening of hors d’oeuvres and an open bar.

Ready to get into the swing of things? The Drinking Water Research Foundation (DWRF) is pleased to announce that we’re heading to Topgolf Las Vegas for this year’s fundraiser.  At this premiere entertainment venue, you’ll enjoy socializing, tasty food and drinks, and leisurely hitting a few golf balls.

Speaker: Beth Cooley
Are you interested in looking for ways to improve organizational efficiencies, reduce costs, and manage compliance with regulatory and legislative issues and the best practices to achieve those goals? An organization’s fleet management is a crucial area where best practices can have the biggest impact. This session will provide learners with an outline of key topics in the following areas of fleet management: asset, business, financial, information, maintenance, and vehicle fuel.

Speaker: Bob Hirst, Sonoran Drinking Water Advisor
It’s finally here! The long-awaited update and revision of the IBWA Plant Technical Reference Manual (PTRM) is available to IBWA members. In addition to updated chapters, there are new chapters covering food safety (think FSMA) and food defense. Have you ever looked for a bottled water regulation or reference publication? They are all here in a greatly expanded appendix section. Hear and see all that’s new about the new PTRM!

IBWA members only.

IBWA has scheduled time to attend PACK EXPO from 3:00 pm—5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 12.

IBWA is holding our conference in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, which enables IBWA registrants to receive a complimentary badge for attendance at PACK EXPO just by indicating this preference on your IBWA registration form.

With packaging and processing solutions for every industry, educational sessions, and networking opportunities, PACK EXPO is the most comprehensive packaging event in 2023. See the world’s largest showcase (2,000+ exhibitors) of technology, including many product launches, for more than 40 vertical markets, experience the wonder, and collaborate with experts (30,000+ attendees).

Speaker: Caron Koll, Antea Group
This session will focus on understanding how PFAS can impact your business from various sources such as water sources, handling & processing, and packaging; the current regulatory environment; and effective strategies and solutions to manage this emerging risk.

IBWA members only.

Shayron Barnes-Selby	Deanna Samaha	Jamie Whitaker-Campbell

Speakers: Shayron Barnes-Selby, Primo Water; Deanna Samaha, BlueTriton Brands; Jamie Whitaker-Campbell, Niagara Bottling
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) deserves a seat at the table in any organization, no matter the size. This panel will cover DE&I trends, what’s going well, what can be improved, and how to incorporate DE&I into your workplace culture. Come to this session to hear from thought leaders in the field, and learn how DE&I can positively impact your business.

IBWA members only.

IBWA is holding our conference in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, which enables IBWA registrants to receive a complimentary badge for attendance at PACK EXPO just by indicating this preference on your IBWA registration form.

With packaging and processing solutions for every industry, educational sessions, and networking opportunities, PACK EXPO is the most comprehensive packaging event in 2023. See the world’s largest showcase (2,000+ exhibitors) of technology, including many product launches, for more than 40 vertical markets, experience the wonder, and collaborate with experts (30,000+ attendees).

Open to all attendees.

Joe Doss	Bob Hidell

Come hear Joe Doss, IBWA President and CEO, report IBWA’s latest achievements and what’s in store for the future.

Members will also vote on the slate of nominees for IBWA’s board of directors, and IBWA Chair Bob Hidell, Hidell International, will discuss what he has learned during his tenure.

Jim Karrh, PhD, professional speaker, author, and sales messaging consultant will be the keynote speaker at the IBWA Annual Business Conference and Tradeshow. During his presentation, “Manage Your Message to Grow Your Business”, Dr. Karrh will introduce proven and practical steps illustrating how to provide a consistent and confident sales message across all levels—resulting in more growth opportunities for your company. Attendees will walk away with knowledge on how to communicate their message, expand their network of messengers, and tools to have impactful sales conversations. The bonus: Dr. Karrh’s knowledge of the bottled water industry.

IBWA has scheduled time to attend PACK EXPO from 3:00 pm—5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 12.

IBWA is holding our conference in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, which enables IBWA registrants to receive a complimentary badge for attendance at PACK EXPO just by indicating this preference on your IBWA registration form.

With packaging and processing solutions for every industry, educational sessions, and networking opportunities, PACK EXPO is the most comprehensive packaging event in 2023. See the world’s largest showcase (2,000+ exhibitors) of technology, including many product launches, for more than 40 vertical markets, experience the wonder, and collaborate with experts (30,000+ attendees).

IBWA members only.

Gary Hemphill, Beverage Marketing Corporation
The bottled water category reached a new high in 2022, and the category widened its lead as the most popular packaged beverage in the United States, with growth continuing into 2023. In this fast-paced session, learn how the category and its key segments are performing, what key trends are driving the market, and the outlook for the future. Also, get perspective on competitive refreshment beverage categories like carbonated soft drinks, sports drinks, and more.

IBWA members only.

Speaker: Rick Zimmer, Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC
In an ever-changing world, water producers must simultaneously track and keep pace with new regulations, new contaminants, and changing standards for substances like Per- and Poly-alkyl Substances (PFAS), 1,4-Dioxane, 1,2,3-Trichloropropane, BPA, Microplastics, and more. Come to this session to get a detailed summary of all new emerging contaminants, their degrees of risk, relevance to the bottled water community, and future methods and tools to stay current with this dynamic topic..

Speaker: Kate Eagles, The Association of Plastics Recyclers
This session will review requirements under the recycled content legislation passed to date in CA, WA, NJ and ME, as well as the recycled material volumes available to fulfill those requirements based on the latest U.S. plastics recycling data report. The session will also include discussion of the four U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) state laws passed to date, how and when they are expected to impact bottled water producers in terms of recycled content or other requirements, and what the APR is keeping an eye on in terms of potential Federal or state policy activity.

Speaker: Neil Mairs, Solutions Recruiting
Think about the past twenty years and how things like the smartphone, Amazon, Google, and TikTok have changed the way we buy things.  Neil Mairs of Solutions recruiting has taught college level marketing for the past decade and will share five ways you can increase sale – and retain those customers in 2023. He’ll cover topics from funnel management to web site applications to social media. Come to this session to learn show how to use readily available tools to grow your business now.

Cory Martin	J.P. Toner

Speakers: Cory Martin and JP Toner, IBWA
Do you feel like it’s always election season? That’s because these days, it is! The 2024 presidential election is already heating up, and it always impacts public policy in an election year. And there is no doubt that the forthcoming election, and the policies it impacts, will affect your company. Join peers at this education session to discuss what policies will be front and center in 2024 and how the election will impact your business in the coming year.

Speaker: Neil Mairs, Solutions Recruiting
Unemployment has stayed at historically low levels for the past four years.  How are successful companies able to maintain staffing and hire the great people they need? Neil Mairs of Solutions Recruiting will share six low cost and easy to implement hiring programs that will help get you staffed – while not breaking the bank.

IBWA members only.