NGWA’s first 100 percent virtual conference allowed groundwater professionals from across the globe to participate in the industry’s premier event.

(WESTERVILLE, OH — December 14, 2020) The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) concluded Groundwater Week 2020 on Friday, December 11. Groundwater Week 2020 was NGWA’s first all-virtual annual trade show.

Hosted annually by NGWA, Groundwater Week is the industry’s premier trade show and conference designed to provide educational and networking experiences to groundwater professionals.

While traditionally held in-person and attracting thousands of attendees, restrictions on gatherings, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, led to the decision to move to a virtual format.

“While the format was different this year, the event still provided many of the great experiences our industry expects from Groundwater Week,” said NGWA CEO Terry S. Morse, CAE, CIC. “I’m extremely proud of what we were able to accomplish and look forward to getting started on planning our in-person event next year in Nashville.”

Groundwater Week 2020 was attended by over 2,500 groundwater professionals from 59 countries across the globe and offered four days of educational sessions, product demos, and opportunities to visit the virtual exhibit hall. The show also featured Keynote Speaker Kevin McGinnis’ speech, “Establishing Social Distancing Between Contamination and Drinking Water Systems,” and the 2020 NGWA Industry Awards Ceremony.

Franklin Electric, the Diamond Sponsor of Groundwater Week 2020, donated $50 to NGWA for every nonexhibiting attendee who visited their virtual exhibit booth during Groundwater Week and raised $25,000 in total donations.

“This year's Groundwater Week was uncharted territory, but everything went very well! From educational sessions to private meetings, we were able to connect with professionals in the industry and have meaningful conversations,” said Franklin Electric Director of Sales Travis Bradley. “While we missed seeing everyone in person, we were able to connect with some attendees who had not participated in prior years due to the required travel.”

Groundwater Week 2021 will return to an in-person event December 14-16 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Groundwater Week 2020 sponsors included Franklin Electric; Baker Water Systems Division; Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand; Grundfos; and Shakti Pumps USA.

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The National Ground Water Association is a not-for-profit professional society and trade association for the global groundwater industry. Our members around the world include leading public and private sector groundwater scientists, engineers, water well system professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers of groundwater-related products and services. The Association’s vision is to be the leading groundwater association advocating for responsible development, management, and use of water.