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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Tuesday ’ s pre-conference workshops require a separate registration and fee . Please inquire at registration regarding cost and availability .

TUESDAY , MARCH 28

PCW01 STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING , RECRUITING ,

AND RETAINING A QUALIFIED WORKFORCE

8:00 a . m .– 5:00 p . m . Room : A7 Moderator : Cheryl Davis

The challenges associated with developing , recruiting , and retaining qualified candidates have been exacerbated by Baby Boom retirements , a tight post-pandemic job market , the need for new skills , and increased levels of staff turnover . New strategies and resources are needed in order for us to recruit and keep the staff we need .

PCW02 THE BUSINESS OF CYBER-RISK MANAGEMENT —

EVOLVING OUR COLLECTIVE APPROACH

8:00 a . m .– 5:00 p . m . Room : A8 Moderator : Andrew Ohrt

Utilities are making continuous investments in cybersecurity as the reality of cyber-risks continues to become clear . At this point , it is widely understood that these continuous investments are required to meet utilities ’ security and resilience needs . However , what is less well understood are the implications of cybersecurity investments across the full utility organization .

PCW03 ACCELERATING OPTIMIZATION IN UTILITIES

WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

8:00 a . m .– 5:00 p . m . Room : A9 Moderator : Michael Karl

Water utilities seek optimization , and digital reveals unrealized potential . Restricted budgets and industry pressures demand digital implementation . Join to learn about building digital foundations and hear from industry experts .

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