Call For Abstracts
The Call for Abstracts for the 5 Cities Plus 2026 Conference, “Building Organizational Resilience” is now open to all interested parties. The annual Midwest conference provides an opportunity to collaborate among peers and share learning experiences from operating similar wastewater utilities.
The 5 Cities Plus 2025 Conference “Leading Through Uncertain Times” in Louisville sparked valuable discussions on the importance of clean water utilities remaining steadfast even amidst social uncertainty. The 2026 Conference looks to focus on key factors of organizational resilience across infrastructure, workforce, climate readiness, and technological innovation. The technical committee members are excited to welcome the attendees to expand the knowledge base of our industry and collaborate on solutions. We look forward to your attendance as a delegate in 2026 and seeing you in St. Louis!
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION
Applicants may submit a proposal in the form of an abstract and include the following information in their submittal. Submissions should demonstrate significant knowledge in sewer operations and management or a related topic beneficial to the industry. Only an oral presentation (with PowerPoint) will be considered for this conference. Submissions should be sent to abstractsubmissions@stlmsd.com. Abstract submissions should include the following:
- Author’s name(s) and affiliation(s)
- Topic (from previous list)
- Title of presentation
- Abstract paragraph with synopsis of subject matter
- Contact person’s email address, postal address, and phone number
Abstracts that have been authored by representatives of the participating agencies will be given first preference. Any proposal that has been co-authored should be presented by the agency and not the associated consultant. Authors will be notified of the outcome of the review in order to prepare the full presentation. At least one author of each selected presentation must register and attend the conference to present. Authors must pay their own expenses to the conference. Any comments or questions can be directed to jjarvis@stlmsd.com.
Abstracts can be submitted via email to abstractsubmissions@stlmsd.com