2026 Agenda

Attendee check-in, badge pickup, and conference registration.

Opening remarks and information about receiving and documenting DEQ credits.

Dedicated time to visit exhibitors, explore equipment and services, and speak with industry representatives.

An overview of funding opportunities available to public utilities, including general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, public-private partnerships, tax increment financing, government loans, direct bank loans, BUILD Act funding, and other financing options.

Learn how acoustic inspection technology can rapidly assess sanitary sewer lines. A complete inspection can be performed in approximately 80 seconds, helping utilities direct cleaning and maintenance resources where they are most needed.

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Lunch will be served in the Vendor Hall, providing attendees additional time to visit exhibitors and network with other municipal professionals.

Dedicated time for attendees to visit vendors, view products, and speak with exhibitors before afternoon sessions begin.

An explanation of NASSCO, its mission, and the development of the Pipeline Assessment Certification Program. The session will address PACP training, inspection purposes, how PACP data is used, and who may benefit from obtaining certification.

An introduction to capital improvement planning for small utility systems. Attendees will learn the basic components of a capital improvement plan and practical tools that can be used to begin developing one.

Learn the fundamentals of proper tracer wire installation and maintenance. This demonstration covers common installation mistakes, industry best practices, and how proper grounding and access points improve locate accuracy and help prevent utility damage.

A live demonstration of cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation technology, equipment, and installation practices.

A live demonstration of hydro excavation equipment, applications, and safe excavation practices.

Learn about the most common types of root intrusion and grease buildup that impact sanitary sewer systems. This session will explain how these problems develop, the operational challenges they create, and practical strategies for prevention, maintenance, and long-term control.

A discussion of modern SCADA technology, automation, connectivity, real-time monitoring, and Industry 4.0 applications for water and wastewater facilities.

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End-of-day announcements, reminders, and the presentation of selected raffle prizes.

Evening networking and entertainment event for Sewer Expo attendees.

Attendee check-in, badge pickup, and assistance with conference registration.

Join public works directors, city managers, administrators, and other municipal leaders for a networking breakfast focused on emerging trends, shared challenges, and innovative ideas. Connect with peers, exchange best practices, and discover strategies to help Oklahoma cities and towns succeed.

Opening remarks, schedule information, and announcements for the second day of the Expo.

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Join Brian Smith, PhD, as he introduces the United States Fat, Oil and Grease Alliance (USFOGA) and its mission to strengthen collaboration between municipalities, facility operators, and service providers through education, professional standards, and industry best practices. Attendees will gain practical insights into emerging FOG management challenges, opportunities for stronger public-private partnerships, and the resources USFOGA is developing to help communities improve compliance, reduce risk, and enhance operational performance.

This session explores how GIS can help public works organizations modernize operations, improve decision-making, and respond to aging infrastructure, funding, resilience, and service-delivery challenges. Case studies will show how ArcGIS integrates AI, real-time data, drones, IoT, and digital twins.

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Dedicated time to visit exhibitors, view equipment and services, and speak with industry representatives.

A discussion of best management practices for predictive maintenance and how storing operational information in a historian can assist with troubleshooting and tort claim issues.

Discover how SCADA can improve utility operations through better monitoring, instrumentation, and decision-making. This session covers system capabilities, implementation considerations, costs, common pitfalls, and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of utility management.

Learn why air valves are critical to the performance and reliability of force mains and lift stations. This session covers proper operation, routine maintenance, common issues, and practical strategies to improve pumping efficiency and extend system life.

Lunch will be served in the Vendor Hall, providing attendees time to visit exhibitors and network with other attendees.

Final dedicated vendor-engagement period before the afternoon educational sessions and demonstrations.

An overview of an internally installed composite repair solution engineered to permanently restore structurally compromised pipe segments while minimizing disruption to surrounding communities.

A discussion of lightweight, watertight, non-corrosive, traffic-rated composite manhole covers, HDPE grade rings, and Sentry vents designed to provide ventilation while reducing inflow.

Discover the Choctaw Nation's new Oka Vlhpisa Asset Management Tool, designed to help rural utilities improve asset tracking, maintenance planning, infrastructure management, and long-term capital planning.

An additional hands-on demonstration will be added when confirmed.

Learn how the City of Tulsa combines modern technologies with proven maintenance practices to address aging sanitary sewer infrastructure. The session will also explain how smaller municipalities can adapt these strategies to their own systems and budgets.

This presentation will introduce nature-based solutions and green infrastructure as strategies to provide wastewater services, and highlight the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) as an affordable financing option for these approaches. We will cover why debt-financing major infrastructure investments is appropriate, and include information on how nature-based solutions are incentivized through the CWSRF.

Learn how proactive chemical root control can reduce root intrusion, sanitary sewer overflows, maintenance costs, and infrastructure deterioration. This session explains why roots return after mechanical cutting and how preventative treatment programs provide longer-lasting results.

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Final remarks, event wrap-up, and closing announcements for the 2026 OMAG Sanitary Sewer Expo.