CWO Conference 2023

The CAWASA Water Operators’ Conference is designed as a platform for water operators to discuss real issues and practical solutions, as well as cultivate innovations and inspire synergies to address present and future challenges in the Caribbean’s Water and Sewerage sectors.

The 7th Water Operators Conference will be held in Barbados from June 28–30, 2023 in collaboration with the host utility, the Barbados Water Authority (BWA).

The theme for this year’s conference: “Operators: Pillars of Recovery and Resilience”.

The conference allows operators to showcase best practices and experiences at their respective utilities through technical presentations.

A unique feature of the conference is the Water Operators Competition, organized for the operators to test their competence in areas directly related to their functions. This practical aspect of the conference is intended to allow participants to display their skills and add much-needed excitement to the conference.

On the third and final day of the conference, the operators will tour some of BWA’s installations.

Update the knowledge and skills of water and wastewater operators through interaction with fellow operators;
Provide the opportunity to access, view and share the latest ideas in technical
equipment, technology, products, and services with suppliers;
Provide operators with the opportunity to share their experiences in preparing for the Operators Certification Examinations;
Provide the operators an opportunity to showcase their presentation skills through
Professional presentations and competitive activities;
Provide the operators an opportunity to showcase their technical skills through the
Operators Competition.

Conference Day 1: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Time	Activity
8:00am - 10:00am	OPENING CEREMONY
	Registration
	Call to Order: Mr. Ignatius Jean, Executive Director, CAWASA
	Prayers
	National Anthem of Barbados
	Welcome Remarks: Chairman, Barbados Water Authority (BWA)
	Remarks: Christopher Husbands, President, CAWASA
	Keynote Speaker: Heidi Skerritt, Training Officer & Development Officer-- APUA
	Remarks: Hon. Santia J. O. Bradshaw -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport, Works and Water Resources
	Vote of Thanks: Keithroy Halliday, General Manager, BWA.
10:00am - 10:15am	Networking Break & Exhibition
10:15am - 12:30pm	SESSION 1: CRISES, RECOVERY, RESILIENCE
	The Critical Role of Water & Wastewater Operators in Emergency Response and Recovery - CDEMA
	WaSH Preparedness for Operators -- Jainil Didaraly, UNICEF
	Key Water Safety Measures During Emergency Response -- Bradshaw Isaac, CARPHA
	Key Preparedness Actions for Hurricanes, Floods, Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption, Pandemic based on Lessons from past responses -- Panel Discussion: CWSA, DOWASCO, WAC, BWA
12:15pm - 12:30pm	Discussion
12:30am - 1:30pm	Lunch & Networking
1:30pm - 3:15pm	SESSION 2: Disaster And Emergency Management
	WaSH Table Top Simulation -- Jainil Didaraly (UNICEF)
	Maintaining Customer Satisfaction -- Communications is the Key -- Communications Officers Panel: BWA, CWSA, DOWASCO, NAWASA
3:15pm - 3:30pm	Networking Break & Exhibition
3:30pm - 4:30pm	Exhibitor Demonstration Sessions -- New and Emerging Technologies
4:30pm	END OF DAY 1
7:00pm - 9:00pm	NETWORKING RECEPTION & WPI/PROFESSIONAL OPERATOR PINNING CEREMONY
Conference Day 2 \|Thursday 29th June 2023
Time	Details
8:00am - 1:00pm
	SESSION 4: CAPACITY BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT
	Professional Operator: Taking Water Sector Operators to the Next Level - : Mr. Paul Bishop, President and CEO, WPI.
	Operator Certification in the Digital Age -- Operator Experiences: Panel - Nicole Austin (BWA), Bowen Anderson PO (BWA), Ezikel Francis (DOWASCO)
9:45am - 10:00am	NETWORKING BREAK & EXHIBITION
10:00am - 1:00pm
	Membrane Plant Operator Training & Certification -- CaribDA
	Planted Filters for Wastewater Treatment -- CARIBSAN: ODE, WASCO, DOWASCO
	The Caribbean Water Sector in a Post Pandemic Climate: Candice Santana, Vice President, CWWA
	BWA Going Green -- Overview of BWA GCF Projects: Project Leader, BWA
	New and Emerging Technologies : Sundry Suppliers
	Question & Answer Session
1:00pm - 2:00pm	LUNCH BREAK
2:00pm - 5:00pm
	SESSION 5: OPERATORS COMPETITION
	Venue: Golden Ridge Station
	Category 1: Pipe Laying and Joining Category 2: Service Connection Category 3: Installation of Valves
5:00pm - 6:00pm	PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY
Conference Day 3: Friday 30th June 2023
8:00am - 2:00pm
	Tour (TBC)
	Lunch (Venue TBC)
	Wrap Up
Please Note
Change of Topics, Substitution of Speakers and Cancellation of Presentations
With reference to the Programme, there may be changes with regard to the Topics, Speakers and Presenters. These changes may be made at short notice prior to the Event. CAWASA reserves the right to change scheduled speakers and to cancel any scheduled activity. Should this happen, CAWASA's liability is limited to the refund of the Registration fee only.

7th Caribbean Water Operators Conference

Operators: Pillars Of Recovery and Resilience

Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre
Two Mile Hill
St. Michael, Barbados

June 28-30, 2023

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What is the Caribbean WOC Conference?

Conference Objectives

Who Will Attend?

This event will bring together engineers, water and wastewater operators; water and wastewater laboratory analysts, stakeholders and other water industry personnel.

Operators may earn up 1.6 continuing education units (CEUs), i.e. 16 contact hours for three (3) days, for certification renewal purposes.

Agenda

What They're Saying....

Venue

The 7th Caribbean Water Operators' Conference will be held at:

The Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (LESC)

Two Mile Hill

St. Michael,

Barbados, West Indies

Phone: Tel: (246) 467-8200

Where to Stay

Accommodation Options In St. Michael's Barbados

Places To Go & Things To Do In Barbados.