IEA 40th Annual Environmental Training Symposium and Conference

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About the Conference

Celebrating four decades of collaboration and progress

The 2024 Annual Environmental Conference is presented by the Industrial Environmental Association (IEA). .

The 40th Annual Environmental Training Symposium & Conference will be held in-person at the San Diego Convention Center. This conference includes about 25 educational sessions on three tracks running simultaneously over two days. The conference hosts a robust Exhibit Hall, an Awards Luncheon, and a San Diego Bay Yacht Cruise. Panels will cover topics including air, hazardous materials, health & safety, sustainability, and water quality, with expert speakers from Southern California.

Past annual IEA conferences have hosted about 500 attendees from various professions such as environmental, health, and safety experts, NGO representatives, environmental engineers from public and private sectors, environmental consultants and attorneys, government affairs representatives, DoD, and many more.

Agenda

Please note the agenda below is the most up-to-date DRAFT of our conference schedule. Timing is subject to change.
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Based upon suggestions we received from attendees at our last in-person Conference, IEA has developed the first EH&S Boot Camp which will be offered at the 38th Annual Environmental Conference on the afternoon of June 3, from 12:45 – 3:15. The EH&S Boot Camp is a special session where experts will present Air/Water/Hazmat/H&S 101, and then break up into “Ask the Experts” mini-sessions to answer questions. This activity is intended for junior-mid level staff to get additional training and the opportunity to connect with experts in their field. EH&S Boot Camp is free to all Conference attendees and is also offered as a $99 non-conference option, so companies can send their junior level staff to this session at a lower cost.

Registration for just the EH&S Boot Camp only, is available here.

2024 IEA Bay Tour

Enjoy a tour on the 85 ft Newport Hornblower and hear presentations on projects designed to preserve the beneficial uses of San Diego Bay.
Hor d’oeuvres and a drink on us is included with your ticket.

When: Tuesday, May 14, 3:30pm to 6:30pm
(Boarding Begins 3:15pm, Cruising 3:30pm – 5:30pm, at the dock 5:30pm – 6:30pm)
Where: The Newport Hornblower, docked at Marriott Marina F Dock
Price: $95
*Space is limited. Priority will be given to conference attendees*

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Opportunity for Continuing Education Credit

Do you or your staff need professional Certification Maintenance credits? Your participation in the IEA Annual Conference provides the opportunity to keep up with your Certification (CM) or Continued Education (CEU). The IEA will send a Certificate of Completion to those who attend Conference upon request. Please check with your accrediting association maintenance criteria to take advantage of this opportunity.

Featured Events

San Diego Bayside Water Projects Yacht Tour

The San Diego Bayside Water Projects Yacht Tour is back!

WHEN: June 2, 2022 (Time TBD)
WHERE: The Newport Hornblower will be docked at the Marriott Marina F Dock
TICKETS: Purchased in additional to conference ticket Conference Registration Page.

Enjoy a 3-hour tour on the Newport Yacht as representatives from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, the Port of San Diego, and the NAVFAC present water-related projects from the San Diego Bay. Tickets include a drink ticket and hor d’oeuvres.

Environmental Excellence Award Luncheon

The San Diego Bayside Water Projects Yacht Tour is back!

WHEN: Wednesday October 6 from 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm
WHERE: The Newport Hornblower will be docked at the Marriott Marina F Dock
TICKETS: Purchased in additional to conference ticket Conference Registration Page.

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Presentations

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Call for Abstracts

We are soliciting presentations to be given during the 40th Annual Environmental Conference, May 13 and 14, at the San Diego Convention Center. We are accepting proposals from all segments of industry and the public sector, including manufacturers, consultants, government, suppliers, regulators, legislators, media, and education. Selected presentations will be given on May 13 or 14. Download an application today to submit your presentation proposal!

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Abstract deadlines have passed and we are no longer accepting applications.

Call for Environmental Excellence Award Nominations

Environmental Excellence Award Winners will be recognized on day 1 of the 40th Annual Environmental Training Symposium and Conference.

Through this call for Environmental Excellence Award nominations, we are soliciting nominations from all segments of industry and the public sector, including manufacturers, consultants, government, suppliers, regulators, legislators, media, and education. Winners of the Environmental Excellence Award will be featured during the Awards Luncheon portion of the 40th Annual Environmental Conference on May 13th, located at the San Diego Convention Center.

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EEA Nomination deadline has passed and we are no longer accepting applications.

Hotel & Travel

Hotel information for the 40th Annual Environmental Conference on May 13-14, 2023 Conference Coming Soon!

The conference will be held at the San Diego Convention Center located at 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The main conference halls are Banquet Hall 6B, Exhibit Hall 6A, and Breakout Rooms (9, 10, 11A, 11B) which is located on the upper level of the Convention Center (view map).

If you are traveling, book a room for the event with Courtyard Marriott San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center by September 7, 2021. The hotel is less that half a mile from the San Diego Convention Center. Rooms available for Monday, October 4, 2021 and Tuesday, October 5, 2021 with checkout on the morning of Tuesday, October 6, 2021.

The closest hotels to the San Diego Convention Center are the Hilton Bayfront and the San Diego Marriott Marquis, both of which are next door. The Hard Rock Hotel is one block away and the Courtyard by Marriott is about 4 blocks away.

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center
($205 per night)

Call (619) 544-1004 and identify yourself as part of the Industrial Environmental Association (IEA) Conference Room Block.

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2024 Sponsors & Exhibitors

Interested in becoming a sponsor or an exhibitor at our 2024 Conference? View our exhibitor resources and fill out a Reservation Form today!

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2024 Conference Sponsors

SA Recycling

Recognized as an industry leader in metal recycling, we operate over more than 125 recycling centers. SA Recycling is a one-stop shop for all your recycling needs, accepting scrap metal, ranging from cars and appliances to plumbing fixtures, electrical electrical wire. SA Recycling is responsible for diverting millions of tons of material away from our landfills, resulting in cleaner air and water for everyone.

sarecycling.com

Versum Materials

We are a vibrant team of specialists in Electronics, Healthcare and Life Science. We share a love of science and a passion for technology. Together with our customers we push the boundaries of science and technology. Our contributions to the electronic industry help enable high-tech materials and solutions that are vital to our everyday lives.

emdgroup.com

Port of San Diego

The Port of San Diego serves the people of California as a specially created district, balancing multiple uses on 34 miles along San Diego Bay spanning five cities.

portofsandiego.org

General Dynamics NASSCO

NASSCO has served the aviation industry for over 35 years as an FAA and EASA approved repair station and our leadership team brings a combined electrical, mechanical, and avionics experience of over 250 years.

nassco.com

Anchor QEA

Anchor QEA is an environmental and engineering consulting firm focused on coastal and nearshore planning, science, and engineering.

anchorqea.com

SDCWA

San Diego County Water Authority is a wholesale supplier of water to the roughly western third of San Diego County, California.

sdcwa.org

Watkins Wellness

People in your community are looking for ways to relax, reconnect, reduce the effects of aging and live healthier, happier lives. Watkins delivers on its promise of wellness unlike any other company. Our spas are built for comfort, design and performance.

watkins.pro

CP Kelco

We’re a global company made up of nature-based ingredient enthusiasts, strong collaborators and problem-solving big thinkers. But our interests don’t stop at ingredients. We’re also devoted to customer service, which makes sense given how much we collaborate with customers.

cpkelco.com

Republic Services

As a leader in environmental services, we partner with customers to provide sustainable solutions across their operations. Through our variety of products, services, and materials—for almost every industry—we help make a positive impact on people and the planet

republicservices.com

United Pumping

Municipalities, private, commercial and industrial entities have enlisted the services of United Pumping Service to handle their environmental remediation needs since 1970. Each year environmental controls by government agencies place more rigid demands on the business community.

unitedpumping.com

CMSD

We are a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor for the U.S. Navy. Our skilled professionals have performed hundreds of ship repairs for the Navy and Military Sealift Command.

cmsd-msr.com

Sheffield Platers

Our state of the art facility along with our dedicated team has given Sheffield the tools and ability to provide top quality metal finishing worldwide. Sustaining our environmental stewardship is a focal point and has enabled Sheffield to become an environmental leader locally, nationally, and internationally.

sheffieldplaters.com

Brown and Caldwell

Brown and Caldwell’s purpose traces back to two founders who had a vision: 100 percent environmental. It’s who we are, it’s what we have always been, and it’s who we will always be. Our 1,900 employee-owners are all working toward a common goal: to make a positive impact on our environment and in our world.

brownandcaldwell.com

MS Hatch Consulting

M. S. Hatch Consulting, LLC (MSHC) specializes in air quality permitting and compliance; stormwater management and training; strategic regulatory planning; sustainability management and plans; California and federal greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, reporting, and assessments; and California Air Resources Board (ARB) Diesel Program compliance.

mshatch.com

Scale Microgrids

Scale Microgrids designs, builds, finances, and operates cutting edge distributed energy assets that offer cheaper, cleaner, and more resilient power.

scalemicrogrids.com

2024 Bay Cruise Sponsors

Stantec

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.

stantec.com

Kelley Drye & Warren

Kelley Drye values the success of our clients above all. Skilled practitioners in the areas of litigation, regulatory, real estate, corporate and bankruptcy combine talents to address the unique complexities of our clients’ legal challenges.

kelleydrye.com

Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a 100-year legacy of innovations in sustainable infrastructure.

bv.com

Solar Turbines

Solar Turbines Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., designs and manufactures industrial gas turbines for onshore and offshore electrical power generation, for marine propulsion and for producing, processing and transporting natural gas and oil.

solarturbines.com

Environmental Law Group

Environmental Law Group LLP is a San Diego-based environmental law firm serving public and private entities in the areas of CEQA, regulatory compliance, storm water and water quality, real estate transactional due diligence, brownfields development, energy, environmental enforcement, and permitting and compliance.

envirolawyer.com