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Virtual Business Cards
The MPWWA Seminar APP allows the exchange of Virtual Business Cards. Each attendee and exhibitor's attendance badge will have a QR code; by scanning other attendees' badges, you can exchange virtual business cards and seamlessly add them to your mobile device's contacts application.
It is important to note that the virtual business cards feature is entirely optional; users can opt out of it completely, either within the application or by simply not activating it. Users can still use all other mobile app features without activating the Virtual Business Cards.
Virtual Business Cards require the use of a smartphone, Android or iPhone. The activation of the application requires text messaging, which is why tablets are not currently supported. However, users can use all other functions of the Conference APP with tablets.
To provide and receive Virtual Business Cards, you must activate the Conference APP on your device. Both parties must activate the feature, the person requesting the Virtual Business Card and the Person providing it.
To activate Virtual Business Cards, you scan the QR code on your badge. We will send a text message to your Mobile Phone Number provided during the conference registration, containing a 4-digit activation code. Once you provide this code to the APP, the contact details that will be shared with others will be shown to you. Initially, these contact details are set to those provided during conference registration but can be edited at any time using the APP.
If you did not provide a Mobile Phone Number during registration, you will still have a QR Code on your badge. When you go to activate the APP, you will need to provide the phone number of your mobile device.
Privacy Settings
During the development of the feature, privacy has been a significant concern.
Three Privacy Settings are available for sharing Virtual Business Cards. Users set the settings during registration but can edit them anytime using the Conference APP.
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- Available to anyone
- Other users can access your electronic business card just by scanning your QR code as long as you have activated the App using the QR code on your conference badge. ‘After Initial authorization’ is the recommended setting for vendors and exhibitors.
- Available upon request
- When other users scan your QR code, you will get a Notification in the Conference APP with the name of who is requesting your business card. Through the Conference APP, you can either accept or deny the request.
- Not available.
- Other users, under no circumstances, can access your business card through your QR code, effectively opting out of the feature entirely.
If you are unsure which setting to go with, we recommend going with ‘Available upon request.’ However, vendors and exhibitors should go with ‘Available to anyone,’ especially if they typically hand out physical business cards.
Technical Details
We use Two Factor Authentication (2FA) using SMS text messaging to activate the Conference APP.
Available upon request, uses Two Factor Authentication (2FA) through the Conference APP notifications.
While anyone can download the Conference App from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, you will require a QR code generated by ACWWA to activate the Virtual Business Cards. Therefore, the availability of Virtual Business cards is by invitation only.
Seminar APP Announcement
The MPWWA Seminar APP for 2024 is now available in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store; search for mpwwa seminar.
The MPWWA Annual Seminar APP is a digital companion to the MPWWA Seminar.
If you have the MPWWA APP installed from previous seminars, you may need to uninstall it from your device first and then install the new version.
New this year: Virtual Business Cards.
Banquet Entertainment
Entertainment for this years Banquet will be provided by
Jason Cyrus, Motivational Hypnotist.
Panel Discussion
When Mother Nature's had Enough - Floods & Hurricanes
Join us Monday Morning, 10:30 AM to noon, for a Panel Discussion on the effects of severe weather events on Water and Waste Water Systems.The discussion will be lead by 2 Panellists working in our industry.
Charity Silent Auction
Charity Silent Auction
for Community Autism Centre Inc. (CACI)
Members of the Maritimes Provinces Water & Wastewater Association (MPWWA) provide water and wastewater services to our communities every day to protect public health and the environment. This year, we are proud to hold our 11th Annual Charity Auction to benefit Community Autism Centre Inc. (CACI).
Seminar Registration is Open
Annual In-person Training Seminar is Open
Moving Our Industry Forward Through New Technology and Training
Saint John Trade & Convention Centre, NB. April 14th - April 17th, 2024
Click here to access online registration for Delegates and Exhibitors.
Payment can be online or by PO, Cheque Money order or E-Transfer.
Pay online to select your trade-show booths on an interactive map immediately.
Seminar Location
Th MPWWA 2024 Seminar is taking place at the Saint John Trade and Convention center. You will find the Saint John Trade and Convention center across from and connected to the Saint John Hilton. However, there are limited rooms at the Hilton.
We have a special group rate at the Saint John Delta, which is only a 5-minute walk from convention center.
Book your room at the Saint John Delta using the MPWWA Seminar rate.
The Hotel is offering a special group rate of 179 CAD - 329 CAD per night.
Guests must reserve no later than Friday, March 15th, 2024; however, the earlier, the better.
Guests can cancel up to 24 hours before the scheduled date of arrival. Any no shows will be charged one night’s room and taxes to the credit card that was used to reserve their guestroom.
Should you require assistance making a reservation, please contact Mandy Currell, Reservation Supervisor, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Seminar Schedule
The 41st Annual in person MPWWA Seminar for 2024 will be held at the Hilton Saint John, NB.
Sunday April 14th to - Wednesday 17th 2024.
Click here to view the Full Schedule
Click here to view the Companion Schedule
Click here to view presenter Bios.
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