April 27-28, 2027
Join us for the Water Operator EXPO, a 1½-day training event featuring informative presentations, 10 contact hours, and an exhibit hall with 40+ industry vendors.

Registration includes lunch on day one, breakfast on day two, and door prizes.

Registration opens February 22, 2027
ATTENDEE INFORMATION
Attendee Registration: $140
​Includes 10 Contact Hours • Door Prizes • Lunch provided on Day One

REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 22, 2027
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
BOOTH
  • Electric: $375
Each 10-foot booth space comes with registration for two attendees. Booths are 10 feet wide by 8 feet deep, and come with an 8-foot table, 2 chairs, and a tablecloth

REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 22, 2027

BOOTH SCHEDULE
Setup: Tuesday — 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday – 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Exhibit: Wednesday – 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tear Down: Wednesday – after the conclusion of the last break
NOTE: YOU MUST BE A CURRENT PAID MEMBER OF SDARWS TO EXHIBIT OR PRESENT AT THIS EVENT.
To protect the privacy of our members and event attendees, SDARWS does not share or distribute contact lists.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
All Sponsorships are first-come, first-served and available on the EXPO registration page
  • Sessions Sponsor - $2,000
    • This sponsorship includes recognition on our website, in ServiceLine magazine, on TV signage at the event, and on all agendas.
  • Luncheon Sponsor - $1,000 (3 AVAILABLE)
    • This sponsorship includes recognition on our website, in ServiceLine magazine, on TV signage at the event, and on all agendas. This sponsorship will also allow you to address the crowd during the luncheon.
  • Breakfast Sponsor - $1,000 (3 AVAILABLE)
    • This sponsorship includes recognition on our website, in ServiceLine magazine, on TV signage at the event, and on all agendas. This sponsorship will also allow you to address the crowd during the breakfast.
  • Break Table Sponsor - $750 (3 AVAILABLE)
    • This is a sponsorship of one of 3 break tables. 
  • Evening Vendor Reception - Call 605-556-7219 for more info.
    • ​This is a sponsorship of an evening reception at the Lodge at Deadwood on Tuesday evening. SDARWS provides the room and signage. 
SHIPMENT OF PACKAGES AND PARCELS
  • The Lodge at Deadwood – 100 Pine Crest Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732
  • The venue does not offer a loading dock for large crates, pallets, or materials, so it’s essential to plan ahead. Ensure you have a pallet jack and the necessary equipment to offload large parcels, as the SDARWS and venue event center staff will not be available to assist you.
  • Packages can be delivered to the venue up to three business days before the conference, provided that you give them advance notice. Ensure that your packages include your contact information and are clearly labeled with "RURAL WATER EXPO" to identify them for the correct event.
  • If you need to ship packages from the property to another location, you must arrange for pickup on the business day after the event. Please note that it is your responsibility, not the hotel's or SDARWS's, to coordinate the return shipping of your items, especially regarding heavy equipment. Make the necessary arrangements in advance to ensure a smooth process.
For more information on shipping, please contact the Lodge at Deadwood at 605-571-2102.
2027 EXPO AGENDA

TUESDAY, APRIL 27

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28
7:30 AM 
  • Registration Open
  • Refreshments
  • Exhibit Hall Open
​
8:00 AM
Welcome, Agenda Review

8:15 AM
Session 1

9:00 AM
Session 2

9:45 AM 
Refreshment Break – Visit Displays

10:15 AM
​Session 3

11:00 AM
Session 4

12:00 PM
Lunch (Provided) 

1:00 PM
Session 5

1:45 PM
Session 6

2:45 PM
Refreshment Break – Visit Displays

3:00 PM
Session 7

3:45 PM
Session 8

4:30 PM
Session 9 
7:30 AM 
  • Registration Open
  • BREAKFAST BAR 
  • Exhibit Hall Open
​
8:00 AM
​Session 10

8:45 AM
Session 11

9:30 AM 
Break – Visit Displays

10:00 AM
Session 12

10:45 AM
Session 13

11:30 AM   
  • Door Prizes - Dismiss
VENUE & ROOM BLOCK INFORMATION
The Lodge At Deadwood
100 Pine Crest Lane • Deadwood, SD 57732
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ROOM BLOCK INFORMATION
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Lodge at Deadwood for EXPO attendees. Rooms are available at a special rate of $99 for a traditional King or Double Queen room. To secure your room, please call the Lodge at Deadwood directly at 605-584-4800 and ask for the SD Association of Rural Water Systems room block. This special rate is only available until March 17th, 2027, so be sure to book early!
2026 VENDOR LIST
  • AE2S
  • American AVK
  • Banner Associates
  • Bartlett & West
  • CoBank
  • Core and Main
  • Dakota Pump Inc
  • Dakota Supply Group
  • DGR Engineering
  • Direct Companies
  • DN Tanks, LLC
  • ​DSG Supply Automation
  • Dutton-Lainson Company
  • Electric Pump
  • ​Ferguson Waterworks
  • Flow Control Automation
  • Fluoramics, Inc.
  • Foth 
  • Franklin Electric
  • HAWKINS, INC.
  • ISCO
  • IXOM Watercare
  • Jet Line Sales & Service
  • LeafFilter Gutter Protection
  • Ladtech Inc
  • MacQueen
  • ​Maguire
  • Metering and Technology Solutions
  • ​MH Valve & Clow Valve
  • MidContinent Testing Laboratories, Inc.
  • Modern Coating Solutions/Tnemec 
  • Mongan Painting
  • Northern Pipe Products
  • Northwest Pipe Fittings
  • Quality Flow System
  • Sherwin Williams
  • Sioux Valley Environmental
  • Stenner Pump Company
  • VESSCO
  • Viaflex

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