WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference

Where members spark innovation to elevate our industry

All are welcome to attend!

Connect to advance the betterment of water quality.

Date

September 16-18, 2025

Email us: mylc@wqa.org

Location

Westin O’Hare Hotel

Rosemont, IL

The WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference is the ideal setting to meet with colleagues, share your ideas and hear the latest trends in the water treatment industry.

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Why should you attend?

The 2025 Mid-Year Leadership Conference gives you a voice in the advancement of water quality:

Get the perspective of other leaders in the industry.

Be a voice for the water treatment industry.

Share best practices with colleagues.

Connect, Inspire & Elevate

Our focus is on interaction and collaboration, with a goal of creating professional relationships that build momentum toward innovation and change. Everyone is welcome – come prepared to share your insights, challenges, and successes so others can benefit. The Mid-Year Leadership Conference is the ideal setting to engage with colleagues, share your ideas, and discover the latest trends in the water treatment industry.

Convenient location

The Westin O’Hare is in Rosemont, IL, just outside Chicago near O’Hare International Airport. This prime Midwest location is a convenient driving distance for many members and served by two Chicago airports. In addition, it’s a short drive from the WQA/WQRF International Headquarters & Laboratory, allowing more staff to be involved in the event and for event participants to tour WQA/WQRF.

Let the Numbers Speak

Connect and inspire

We’ve re-imagined the Mid-Year Leadership experience to make it more engaging and collaborative.

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15+

Hours of discussions

10+

Hours of Networking

100+

Attendees

50+

Years of Experience

What do our members say about the Mid-Year Leadership Conference?

Build Relationships

“I find the MYLC to be a more intimate setting, where you can build deeper, more lasting relationships with your peers. Being able to meet in a more focused setting also allows committees and task forces to dig deep into the issues they are tasked with.”

William Jefferis President, Freeman Water Treatment

Investment

“It’s an investment of time that pays off in invaluable connections and inspiration. The collaborative environment encourages open discussions, making it a perfect setting for strategic thinking, and the small group setting allows you to get to know fellow attendees on a more personal level.”

Sue Gleason Marketing Strategy for Charger Water

Amazing

“I’m looking forward to attending my very first Mid-Year Leadership Conference this year. The opportunity to work closely with my colleagues, spark new ideas and strategize for our industry’s future will be invaluable.”

Derek Packard, CWS President and CEO, Culligan Water Conditioning, Packard Group

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