Event Calendar

SCMA conducts numerous technology transfer workshops throughout the year, and an annual conference.

SCMA 2020 Annual Conference & Expo
San Antonio, TX – August 26-28, 2020
@ San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter

Aug 26 – Aug 28 all-day

2020 Annual Conference & Expo
“Solving Membrane Operation and Management Challenges”

Please check back soon for more information and registration.

Call for Presenters

The South Central Membrane Association (SCMA) is in the process of developing the program for its Annual Conference.

The conference theme will focus on membrane technology, treatment, techniques and trouble-shooting. Solutions, lessons learned and case studies will be highlighted specifically the approaches and usages of membrane technology to address the need for water in SCMA’s region.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Basic Applications
Case Studies or Lessons Learned
Succession Planning and Knowledge Transfer
Optimization and Sustainability
Membrane Approaches and Technologies

If you are interested in presenting, please complete the online form by the deadline listed below.

Thursday, April 24, 2020 – Deadline for submission of speaker bio/abstract (must be submitted in approved form)
Thursday, May 11, 2020 – Notification of planning committee decisions
Thursday, July 23, 2020 – For those accepted, PowerPoint presentation must be submitted in the template provided (no paper is required)

Online Speaker Bio/Abstract Form

On behalf of our planning committee, we look forward to receiving many submittals for review.

Award Nominations

2019 Vendor Appreciation Award
DCS Engineering, Inc.

It is time to choose the South Central Membrane Association’s “Outstanding Operator of the Year” and “Outstanding Plant of the Year” Awards! To nominate or to be considered for this year’s award, please complete application and submit by Monday, June 15, 2020. Please visit the SCMA Award webpage or click on the links below for award criteria, applications and instructions.

We look forward to receiving many applications this year! Good luck!

Outstanding Operator Award Online Application Form

Outstanding Plant Award Online Application Form

Winners will be announced at the 2019 Annual Conference & Expo in Fort Worth, TX.

View Past Winners

Best Tasting Membrane Water Competition

2019 Best Tasting Membrane Water – First Place
The Upper Trinity Regional
Water District

Thursday, August 27th
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, TX

If you are interested in entering the 2018 Best Tasting Membrane Water Competition please submit a completed entry form to SCMA by Monday, August 17, 2020.

Instructions and Submission Form

Hotel Information

Make your lodging arrangements directly with the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter by clicking the provided link or by phone at 1-877-622-3056 and refer to SCMA for the discounted room rate. A group rate for single/double of $169 has been negotiated for reservations made by July 30, 2020 (subject to availability, rate is exclusive of state and local taxes).

San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, TX
Ph: 1-877-622-3056