DCHWS East Spring 2023 Symposium in Philadelphia, PA

We launched a new DCHWS website (dchws.org) that includes information about the East, West, and Virtual Symposiums, and the Webinar Series. Ongoing updates will be posted on this website. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from the government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. We will make every effort to mirror all aspects of past symposiums in terms of format and spirit. As a SAME event, registration fees will be covered by private sector sponsorships and registration fees. The registration fee is being waived for government employees.

• November 2, 2022 at 8:00 AM - Registration Opens
• November 2022 - Call for Abstracts and Moderators Opens
• January 8, 2023 - Call for Abstracts and Moderators Closes
• February 2023 - Symposium Agenda is Posted
• March 8, 2023 - Sponsorship Registration Closes
• March 19, 2023 - Attendee and Exhibitor Registration Closes
• March 29, 2023 - Conference starts
• March 30, 2023 - Second Day of Conference
• March 31, 2023 - Third Day of Conference 
• April/May 2023 - PDH Credits will be Communicated

Stay tuned for our agenda, which will be coming in early 2023.

The registration fee is being waived for government employees. Registration fees are as follows:

• Private Sector (SAME Member) - $400
• Private Sector (Non-SAME member) - $450
• Military/Government - Free*

*Military/Government attendees need to be approved through their chain of command.

Sponsorship does not include a registration ticket. Sponsorship cost is $1,350 for the following opportunities:

• Wednesday Reception Sponsor
• Thursday AM Breakfast Sponsor
• Thursday AM Break Sponsor
• Thursday Reception Sponsor
• Friday AM Breakfast Sponsor
• Friday AM Break Sponsor
• Internet Sponsor
• Lanyard Sponsor
• Room Key Sponsor
• Mobile App Sponsor
• Water Station Sponsor
• Signage Sponsor

Exhibitors will include one registration ticket. Exhibiting cost is $1,500.

Exhibitor Instructions: Click here!

Cancelations will be accepted until 30 days prior to the event and require payment of the processing fees. SAME regrets that refunds cannot be issued after this or for no-shows for any reason.

If you need to transfer your registration to someone else, please email [email protected] with ALL of the following: substitute's full name, badge/nickname, position title, email address, work address, work phone number, cell phone number, and emergency contact name and phone number. 

• Jim Romig, CDM Smith
• Andy Bullard, CDM Smith
• Lyle Trumbull, Ramboll
• Jimmy Blake, Ramboll
• Gordon Araujo, UGI Utilities, Inc.
• Mike Badeau, Bluestone Environmental
• Amy Basehoar, KOMAN Holdings, LLC
• Jaimie Wright, KOMAN Holdings, LLC
• Karen Buniak, TTI Environmental
• Dan Amate, GZA GeoEnvironmental
• Kate Garufi, HDR
• Rob Telschow, Colliers Engineering & Design
• Joshua Williard, US EPA

SAME continues to monitor the most up to date guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety protocols from the CDC, federal government, state and local governments, and the venue(s). As we get closer to the event(s), the latest requirements will be shared to ensure an environment that protects the safety and wellbeing of our participants.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, 201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, United States