Fall Mini-Conference

October 19-22, 2026

Alexandria, Louisiana

Online Registration will be available soon.
We are working to finalize all material. Continue to check back for updates

Exhibitor Registration Classroom Registration

Thank you, everyone, for attending

the 2025 Annual Mini-Conference in Natchitoches, LA!

We look forward to seeing you again next year.

LRWA will email all exhibitors and speakers the attendee list in a few weeks. Several companies with representatives attending did not provide us with email addresses to send the list to. If you were in attendance and didn’t receive an email with the list, contact the LRWA by email (lrwa@lrwa.org) to request the list.

It's finally here!!!
Mini Conference Information!!!

Hotel Room Reservations

Host Hotel

The Hotel Bentley

200 DeSoto St Alexandria Louisiana 71301

Discounted room rate: $ 112.00 + tax (King and Double Queen). If tax-exempt, the form must be present at check-in. Guest room, per night, includes: internet access, fitness center, business center, and in-room safe use.

Call the hotel for reservations at 318-442-2226 (front desk open 24 hours) or online through the website The Hotel Bentley online

To receive the group rate, callers MUST provide Group Code (LRWA) and register by September 23, 2025.

Make room reservations early; they sell out quickly.

Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown

701 4th St Alexandria, LA 71301

Discount room rate: $109+ tax (King and Double Queen)

Call the hotel for reservations at 318-541-8333 or online through the website Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown online

State that you are attending the LRW

Discount Room Reservation deadline: September 19, 2026

Classroom Presentations

Deadline was September 1st.

Call for Presentations

LRWA Seeks Experts to Present at LRWA's Mini Conference
Share your Expertise with Future Leaders!

Deadline September 1st.

The Louisiana Rural Water Association (LRWA) is now accepting presentation proposals/abstracts for its Mini Conference, scheduled for October 19-22, 2026, at the Randolph Riverfront Center and The Hotel Bentley in Alexandria, Louisiana. This event is a great place to showcase new technology and connect with Water and Wastewater Professionals from around Louisiana.

New Presenter Policy: Only presenters representing companies that have paid the current year’s LRWA membership dues (deadline: January 31) and submitted a booth registration with payment for the conference will be considered.

Submission Details:

Complete the online presentation submission form by September 1, 2026.
After this deadline, LRWA will begin selecting presentations for the conference agenda.

Topics of Interest:
We welcome presentations relevant to the water and wastewater industry, including:

New technology and innovations
Security and emergency preparedness
Utility management and operations
Board training and governance
Regulatory updates

The conference provides specialized training and networking opportunities designed for utility managers, town council members, and utility board members, covering all aspects of the water and wastewater industry.

Conference Sessions:

24-Hour Technical Classroom Sessions: October 20-22 (Tuesday–Thursday)

The LRWA Mini Conference brings together water and wastewater utility systems—large and small, municipal and rural—to share best practices, enhance skills, and foster professional connections.

24 Hr Technical Classroom Presentation

Host Hotel

Chateau Saint Denis Hotel

751 Second St Natchitoches LA 71457

Discount room rate: $112.00+ tax (King and Double Queen). If tax exempt the form must be present at check-in. A $17.95 charge to each guest room per night includes: hot breakfast, internet access, fitness center, business center, in room safe usage.

Breakfast available Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 9:00 am

Call the hotel for reservations at 318-951-4105 (front desk open 24 hours)

To receive the group rate, callers MUST identify their attending the LRWA Mini-Conference and registered by September 23, 2025.

Make room reservations early, they sell out quickly.

History and charm run deep in Historic Natchitoches. Established in 1714 by explorer Louis Juchereau de St. Denis, Natchitoches is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory. With over 300 years of history comes all of the charm that you would expect from a Southern town, and at the heart of the downtown Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District, the Château Saint Denis Hotel offers a location within a stone’s throw from unique opportunities to shop, dine, and visit our museums, heritage trail,s and parks. This Historic District is one of only two in the entire state and features the famed brick thoroughfare, Front Street, nestled above the city’s beautiful waterfront and the scenic Cane River Lake.

Church Street Inn

120 Church St, Natchitoches, LA 71457

Discount room rate: $129 + tax (King and Double Queen)

Gated Parking: $10 per day

Call the hotel for reservations at 318-238-8888

State that you are attending the LRWA Mini Conference

Discount Room Reservation deadline: September 22, 2025

What do you look for when booking a hotel? You want to stay in a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment that feels like home – and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Church Street Inn. You’ll love the charming atmosphere, elegant furnishings, luxurious amenities, and fantastic service at our local inn.