education and events
World Aquatic Health Conference
We are excited to announce that, for the first time, the World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC) is co-locating with PSP/Deck Expo! Join us November 13-15, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV and network with a broader audience, visit the trade show floor, and experience the high-quality education you've come to know at WAHC.
Want to get updates about WAHC 2023 and be the first to know when registration opens?
What's New for 2023
- We are celebrating 50 years of CPO! We're hosting a very special celebration luncheon included with registration!
- The CPO Instructor School will be held November 11-13.
- The CPO certification course will also be held November 11-13.
- Attend the PHTA Awards of Excellence on November 12.
- Make time on the exhibit hall floor to stop by the PHTA booth and say hi!
Call for Presentations
We're looking for speakers for WAHC! The deadline to submit your presentation ideas is March 31. This year, we're offering education sessions in three different tracks: Advanced Recreational Water Chemistry, Pool Management, and Water Safety. We will notify you by late April to let you know if your presentation has been accepted.
Hotel Information
Because WAHC is co-locating with PSP/Deck Expo, WAHC attendees are able to use the same hotel block as PSP/Deck Expo attendees. Formula 1 will be racing into town after our event, so we encourage you to book as early as possible. By booking through onPeak, the only official hotel vendor for our event, you will be able to make reservations in our block, all while receiving the best possible rates and access to exclusive discounts and perks.
About WAHC
WAHC is an aquatic research forum presented by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance that delivers unique and relevant education to a diverse group of pool operators, manufacturers, service technicians, facility managers, environmental health officials, academics, pool builders, retailers, and health advocates.
WAHC Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Information
PHTA is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). PHTA complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, PHTA is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, PHTA offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. To receive IACET credit, attendees must complete the brief quiz following the course. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the applicable credits applied to their transcript.
An evaluation for the conference will be emailed to you. Once you have completed the evaluation, you’ll have the ability to download your certificate.
Please contact service@phta.org with any CEU questions.
Sponsorship Opportunities
WAHC is guaranteed to provide you an unmatched opportunity to get connected and power your business forward. PHTA offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities, providing a level to meet every budget! Help shape the future of aquatics by sponsoring the leading educational conference in the field.
Questions about becoming a sponsor? Contact Sheri Jackson, PHTA Senior Director of Business Development.
