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Wednesday

Distributor Forum

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Registration Opens & Welcome Lunch

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | State of the Company & Strategic Outlook
Speaker: Justin Starr
An opening address highlighting company updates, strategic priorities, product direction, and key initiatives shaping the year ahead.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Distributor Panel: Market Insights & Customer Trends
Speaker: Distributor Panel (TBD)
Moderator: Melanie Hottman
A moderated discussion on regional challenges, customer expectations, and best practices in today’s water and wastewater market.

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Break

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | Product Roadmap
Speaker: Product Team
An overview of the current product direction and upcoming innovations, highlighting planned enhancements, new feature development, and how the roadmap aligns with evolving needs.

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM | Cornell Pump Products & Pricing
Speaker: BJ Warren
An overview of Cornell Pump solutions, product positioning, and current pricing updates, with insight into how these offerings support evolving customer needs.

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Break

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Dinner with Cornell Pump (details coming soon!)

Thursday

Technical & Educational Sessions

Sessions marked with ★ qualify for CE credit

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Registration & Breakfast

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Welcome, Introductions & Course Orientation
Speaker: Justin Starr
An opening session to welcome attendees, outline conference objectives, review the agenda, and set expectations for the day’s training.

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM ★ | Introduction to SCADA & Operator Responsibilities
Speaker: Catherine York
An overview of SCADA fundamentals and the operator’s role in process control and compliance.
Earns CE Credit

9:30 AM – 10:45 AM ★ | SCADA System Fundamentals & Architecture
Speaker: Justin Starr
A detailed look at PLCs, RTUs, instrumentation, communications, and system reliability.
Earns CE Credit

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM | Break

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM ★ | SCADA Applications in Water & Wastewater Systems
Speaker: TBD
Real‑world applications including tank monitoring, lift stations, and treatment plant integration.
Earns CE Credit

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM ★ | Data Interpretation, Reporting & Regulatory Compliance
Speaker: Caroline Williams
Using SCADA data for trend analysis, calculations, documentation, and inspections.
Earns CE Credit

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM ★ | Troubleshooting, Risk Management & Cybersecurity
Speaker: Jacob Kemper
Practical troubleshooting strategies and cybersecurity fundamentals for utility operators.
Earns CE Credit

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Break

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Workshops

Option #1: Live Demo & Installation Best Practices: RTU Wiring, Relays & Field Setup
Speaker: TBD
A combined technical session with a live demonstration of relays and control components, plus practical instruction on RTU wiring fundamentals, installation standards, and real‑world field considerations.

Option #2: Telemetry & TBox Programming with Ovarro (Part 1)
Speaker: Philippe Willems
An introduction to Ovarro’s latest innovations in telemetry and remote monitoring for water and wastewater utilities. Philippe Willems will walk through the evolution of RTU technology and how modern telemetry helps utilities improve visibility, operational efficiency and system resilience.
*The first 10 registrants will receive a free Ovarro TBox unit for continued training and evaluation

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | Recap & Q&A Panel
Speaker: Justin Starr

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Continuing Education Units Test

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Break

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Offsite Dinner at Friends in Low Places

Friday

Partnership Sessions

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Breakfast

8:45 AM – 9:30 AM | Compliance & Security in Utility Technology: Why SOC 2 Type 2 Matters
Speaker: Adam Fowler
An overview of cybersecurity standards and data compliance considerations impacting utilities and technology partners.

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Partner Spotlight: ManholeMetrics
Speaker: Will Dubin
Will Dubin, Founder & CEO of ManholeMetrics, a new HTT partner, will share their ManholeMonitor radar level sensor and software solution for spill and back-up monitoring and prevention, as well as I&I tracking and tracing on collection systems, with a number of case studies from their 30+ clients, which include Toronto Water, NYC DEP, Detroit Water, City of Phoenix and many more.

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Break

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Workshops

Option #1 – SCADA Application Skills Lab: Navigation, Configuration & Real-World Workflows
Speaker: Tech Support Team
A practical, user-focused workshop designed to help attendees sharpen their skills inside the High Tide Technologies SCADA application. This session walks participants through the most important workflows they use every day, including navigation, creating dashboards, interpreting trends, configuring alarms, and managing reports. Ideal for distributors, operators, and technicians looking to deepen their hands-on proficiency.

Option #2 – Hands-On TBox Programming with Ovarro (Part 2)
Speaker: Philippe Willems
This session gives distributors their first practical experience with Ovarro’s TBox RTUs. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of TBox configuration and programming, work through guided practical exercises using live RTUs, and understand best practices for deploying telemetry in the field.
*The first 10 registrants will receive a free Ovarro TBox unit for continued training and evaluation

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Awards Ceremony

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Closing Reception & Drinks

Justin Starr, Ph.D.

President

High Tide Technologies

Justin is a materials scientist with over a decade of experience advancing automation, robotics, AI, and industrial control technologies for SCADA environments. He has led major R&D and system architecture initiatives and is an experienced educator in technical curriculum and hands-on instruction.

Adam Fowler, CISA, CISSP, QSA

Senior Manager
AARC-360

A Senior Manager at AARC-360 with nearly 20 years of experience in information security, IT audit, and regulatory compliance. He has led audit and compliance programs across financial services, insurance, and telecommunications, and previously held senior roles at Design Compliance and Security and Ernst & Young.

Philippe Willems

Principal Systems Architect
Ovarro

Philippe leads the technical architecture for the NexGen RTU and telemetry ecosystem supporting critical infrastructure monitoring and control. With over 30 years of experience across water, wastewater, rail, power, and gas networks, he brings deep, end‑to‑end expertise spanning embedded hardware, firmware, application software, and real‑world customer deployments.

Philippe focuses on how modern telemetry architectures are expanding what’s possible for utilities.

Will Dubin

Founder & CEO

ManholeMetrics

ManholeMetrics, a new HTT partner, will share their ManholeMonitor radar level sensor and software solution for spill and back-up monitoring and prevention, as well as I&I tracking and tracing on collection systems, with a number of case studies from their 30+ clients, which include Toronto Water, NYC DEP, Detroit Water, City of Phoenix and many more.

Caroline Williams

Data Analytics & Reporting Specialist

High Tide Technologies

Caroline specializes in analyzing water and wastewater operational data and translating SCADA-adjacent datasets into insights for reporting, compliance, and performance monitoring. She holds a Master’s in Data Analytics and Visualization and an Advanced Certificate in Spatial Analysis and Design.

Jacob Kemper

Technical Product Owner
High Tide Technologies

Jacob brings more than 10 years of engineering and technical experience in water, wastewater, SCADA, and industrial control systems. He supports utilities with system design, troubleshooting, and operator-focused guidance to improve reliability and performance.

BJ Warren

Vice President of IoT and Technology Integration

Cornell Pump

BJ is the Vice President of IoT and Technology Integration at Cornell Pump Company. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University and has been with Cornell since 2017. Originally starting in Agricultural Sales, BJ transitioned to lead the company’s IoT sales efforts before taking on his current leadership role. He now manages a specialized technology team focused on integrating smart monitoring systems and sensors with heavy-duty centrifugal pumps for the various markets Cornell serves.

Catherine York

QA Tester

High Tide Technologies

Catherine is a member of the High Tide Technologies development team with a strong background in electronics and electrical engineering. She supports product quality and reliability by testing new features, validating system behavior, and ensuring seamless performance across HTT solutions.

When and Where is SCADA Academy being Held?

SCADA Academy will take place May 20–22, 2026 at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, TN.

What is included in the registration fee?

The registration fee is $100 per attendee and includes:

- All course materials
- SCADA Academy swag
- Meals throughout the conference and admission to evening offsite events
- Access to all educational sessions

Who Attends SCADA Academy?

SCADA Academy is designed for distributors, end users, industry partners, and customers who want hands-on product education, real-world application insight, and meaningful networking within High Tide Technologies’ community.

Will CEU's be available?

Yes. The SCADA Fundamentals & Applications for WT & WW training has been approved by the State of Tennessee for 5 hours of continuing education credit for any Water Treatment (WT) or Wastewater (WW) operator classification. All attendees seeking credit will need to provide their certificate type and operator ID to ensure proper submission.

I'm a distributor, can I bring or register my customers?

Yes. Distributors are welcome and encouraged to invite their customers. Registration tickets may be purchased on their behalf during the registration process.

Are there discounted hotel rooms? How do I book them?

Yes! After completing your event registration, you will receive a link to book your room at the Marriott Renaissance at our discounted group rate.

Is there a registration deadline?

Registration will remain open until the event reaches capacity. We encourage early registration to secure your spot and access to the discounted hotel rate.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to marketing@htt.io at least 30 days prior to the event. Attendee substitutions can be made if you are unable to attend.

Are meals provided?

Yes. Meals are included throughout the conference, as well as during offsite evening events.

How do I communicate dietary restrictions or special accommodations?

You may indicate dietary restrictions and accessibility needs during the registration process. For additional accommodations, please contact marketing@htt.io.

Is there a dress code? What should I wear?

Business casual attire is recommended for conference sessions. Comfortable attire is suggested for evening activities.

Join Us in Nashville for SCADA Academy

May 20–22, 2026 | Nashville, TN

What to Expect

Meaningful Networking and Collaboration

Educational Sessions

Time to Enjoy Nashville

Event Agenda