MGWA 98th Annual Education Conference and Trade Show 

Tuesday, March 10 from 7 am to 8 pm th Wednesday, March 11th from 7:45 am to 5 pm

Click here to view the full schedule and printable registration form.

Venue and Hotel Information

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Venue Contact: 989-775-5777

Hotel Information

Room rates start at $149 per night.
Reservations can be made by calling 989-652-7200.

To obtain the group rate, please call and reserve your room before February 16, 2026.
After this date, the group rate will no longer be available.

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Event Schedule
Fundamental Offerings
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

7:00 a.m. – Registration
8:00–8:05 a.m. – Welcome Remarks by MGWA President
8:05–8:45 a.m. – Drilling Methods in Michigan
8:45–9:30 a.m. – Drilling Fluids, Grout, and Mud Additives
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
9:45–10:30 a.m. – Well Plugging Methods, Grouting, Code (Techniques & Conditions)
10:30–11:15 a.m. – Well Chlorination/Disinfection
11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Well Classification, Wellhead Completion, Isolation
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00–2:00 p.m. – Well Records
2:00–2:45 p.m. – Coordinate. Cooperate. Communication. When We Work Together, Everyone Wins.
2:45–3:15 p.m. – Well Driller & Pump Installers Exam – Qualifications & Application Process
3:00–6:00 p.m. – Vendor Tabletop Exhibits
6:00 p.m. – Exhibits Close
6:00–8:00 p.m. – Reception, President’s Banquet & Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

7:45 a.m. – Registration
8:00–9:00 a.m. – Water System Sizing & Design
9:00–10:00 a.m. – Pump Principles, Design, and Application
10:00–10:15 a.m. – Break
10:15–11:00 a.m. – Pressure Tank Principles, Sizing, and Installation
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – VFD Principles and Installation
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00–2:00 p.m. – Sample Soil Identification
2:00–3:00 p.m. – Hydrogeological Review
3:00–3:15 p.m. – Break
3:15–4:00 p.m. – Water Conditioning & Treatment
4:00–5:00 p.m. – Sub Motors & Electrical Equipment Testing Overview
5:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks

Education Offerings

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

7:00 a.m. – Registration
8:30–10:00 a.m. – Recruit, Retain, Relate: Winning the Talent Game in Today’s Workforce
10:00–10:15 a.m. – Break
10:15–11:00 a.m. – Next-Gen Well Drilling: Innovation, Technology, and the Future of the Industry
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Flowing Wells: Strategies for Control and Safety in High-Pressure Systems
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00–2:00 p.m. – Well Rehabilitation: Restoring Performance and Longevity
2:00–3:00 p.m. – Compressors & Casing Advancement Systems: Boosting Well Efficiency
3:00–6:00 p.m. – Vendor Tabletop Exhibits
6:00 p.m. – Exhibits Close
6:00–8:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony & President’s Banquet

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

7:45 a.m. – Registration
8:00–9:00 a.m. – Annual Meeting
9:00–10:00 a.m. – Annual Meeting
10:00–10:15 a.m. – Break
10:15–11:00 a.m. – Profit-Proof Your Business: Understanding and Covering Your Costs
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Step Down, Not Into Chaos: How to Plan Your Retirement Succession
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00–2:00 p.m. – Geothermal: The Next Frontier
2:00–3:00 p.m. – Cybersecurity: One Click from Chaos – Cyber Risks Every Driller Must Know
3:00–3:15 p.m. – Break
3:15–4:00 p.m. – Stay Sharp or Pay the Price: Must-Know Legal Checklists & Game-Changing New Laws
4:00–5:00 p.m. – Are You Really Protected? The Insurance Essentials You Can’t Skip
5:00 p.m. – End of Day