Dear Friends of the Kansas Ground Water Association:
As we celebrate our 79th anniversary, it is our hope that you will join us in Mulvane once again to continue supporting KGWA, learn from the presentations and support our vendors who support the Kansas groundwater industry!
Your support of the KGWA continues to strengthen our voice with the KDHE as well as elected officials in Topeka. Your continued support through membership and participation helps us grow and speak for our industry.
We look forward to seeing you in January of 2027!
Please take a moment to review the schedule of events posted below. Be sure to register NOW and also reserve your hotel room (details below).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - (subject to change)
Wednesday, January 13
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Licensing Exam Prep — Studio A
1-hour lunch on own
8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Hazmat Training — Studio B
1-hour lunch on own
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Registration Opens
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting — Fire Club
Thursday, January 14
7:00 a.m.
Prayer Breakfast — Studio B
Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. | Educational Sessions
Screen and Slot Size — Studio A
Succession Planning — Studio B
Cyber Threats — Studio C
9:00 a.m. | Educational Sessions
Selecting the Right Screen — Studio A
Insurance — Studio B
Adding Water Testing — Studio C
10:00 a.m. | Educational Sessions
Safety Trench and Rig — Studio A
Soil Identification — Studio B
PFAS — Studio C
11:00 a.m. | Educational Sessions
Use of Chemicals in KS Wells — Studio A
KS Aquifers — Studio B
Troubleshooting Pumps in the Field — Studio C
12:00 p.m.
Vendor Hall Opens & Lunch
4:30 p.m.
Show Ends
5:30 p.m.
NEW FOR 2027: Section Meetings — Studios A, B & C
6:00 p.m.
Social Hour Begins — Cash Bar
6:30 p.m.
Banquet & Silent Auction — Studios D, E & F
7:00 p.m.
Program Begins — Awards & NGWA Update
8:00 p.m.
Entertainment, Drawing, etc.
Friday, January 15
7:00 a.m.
Light Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
General Session: KDHE Update — Studios D, E & F
9:00 a.m.
General Session: NEW FOR 2027 — KGWA Annual Meeting —
Studios D, E & F
10:00 a.m.
General Session: DOT Update to Avoid Roadside Issues —
Studios D, E & F
11:00 a.m.
Event Concludes
VENUE
Kansas Star Event Center
777 Kansas Star Drive
Mulvane, Kansas 67110
HOTEL
Hampton Inn & Suites I-35/Mulvane
785 Kansas Star Drive
Mulvane, Kansas 67110
(316) 524-3777
Accommodations: KGWA has secured a limited block of rooms on a first come, first served basis starting at the group rate of $120 per night, plus any applicable fees and taxes. This rate applies to the KGWA room block and is valid until the January 2 cutoff date, unless our room block has been filled before that date. To make your reservations online, visit https:// group.hamptoninn.com/7isls8. If making your reservations by phone, use group code KGW and group name Kansas Ground Water. Remember, you are responsible for securing your own reservations. For guest check-in and checkout times, please contact the hotel directly
