DCHWS East Spring 2026 Symposium in Philadelphia, PA

We launched the DCHWS website (dchws.org) to include information about the East, West, and Virtual Symposiums, and the Webinar Series. Ongoing updates will be posted on the DCHWS 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.

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, 201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

There is room block availability to reserve from 3/4/26-3/6/26.

Book before 2/11! Our block sells out every year, so book early!

Additional Hotels within Walking Distance

• Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City Convention Center
• Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA
• Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

• November 5, 2025 - Registration and Call for Abstracts Open
• December 19, 2025 - Symposium Agenda is Posted
• February 13, 2026 - Registration Closes
• March 4, 2026 - Conference starts
• March 5, 2026 - Second Day of Conference
• March 6, 2026 - Third Day of Conference
• May/June 2026 - PDH Credits will be communicated

Call for abstracts for DCHWS are open. You can submit an abstract by clicking on the link below.

Submit a call for abstract!

Submissions are due by December 03, 2025. Please consider submitting early.

Based on the feedback received from past events, the presentations most highly regarded are those based on completed projects with focus on challenges and lessons learned. Also, the Steering Committee encourages Young Professionals to submit an abstract. Additional information about submitting an abstract or nomination and information about the Symposium is included in the links below.

• Parsons
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• This could be you!!

• Sevenson Environmental Services
• This could be you!!
• This could be you!!

• HGL

• This could be you!!

• EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. PBC

PDH/CEC Sponsor - Sold Out

• Ramboll

Lanyard Sponsor - Sold Out

• U.S. Environmental Rental Corp.

Scholarship Program Sponsor

Lounge Sponsor

Small Business Bundle

• U.S. Environmental

• P-01 - HGL
• P-02 - Clean Earth
• P-03 - Renova Environmental Company
• P-04 - CDM Smith
• P-05 - Betts Drilling
• P-06 - Available
• P-07 - U.S. Environmental Rental Corp.
• P-08 - Provectus Environmental Products, Inc
• P-09 - AquaBlok
• P-10 - AirLogics
• P-11 - HDR
• P-12 - Available
• P-13 - Available
• P-14 - Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
• P-15 - Available

• A-01 - EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc./ PBC
• A-02 - Beacon Environmental
• A-06 - Available
• A-07 - RESPEC
• A-08 - Available
• A-09 - Available
• A-10 - Available
• A- 11 - Available
• A-12 - Available
• A-13 - Available
• A-14 - Available
• A-15 - Available
• A-16 - Available
• A-17 - Available
• A-18 - Available
• A-19 - Available
• A-20 - REGENESIS
• A-03 - Eurofins Environment Testing
• A-04 - ETEC, Inc.
• A-05 - Available

Join us at Puttshack Wednesday night from 8-10pm. Our SAME Philadelphia Post FUNdriaising Committee, Young Professionals and Fellows Committees are partnering to host this networking event. Calling all Young Professionals and Fellows (or anyone looking for something fun to do)! Come out to support our Education and Mentoring Fund and network.

Sign up on the Puttshack Eventbrite!

Puttshack

Upscale, tech-infused mini-golf spot featuring modern technology and trendy vibes.

Location: 1625 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

This year the Post will award STEM scholarships to deserving students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate college STEM program that is positioned to help grow the next generation of professionals in the A/E/C industry. Nominations for the scholarship will be solicited from SAME members and local colleges and universities with extensive STEM programs in the SAME Philadelphia Post Area of Responsibility (AOR).

For SAME family members associated with the Philadelphia Post school location can be anywhere in the US. We hope to award several scholarships to deserving nominees. Scholarships will be awarded at DCHWS on Friday at the Philadelphia 201 Hotel located on 201 N. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA.

Nominees must be entering their junior or senior year and must have successfully completed at least one year of study in engineering, technology, math, or science. The criteria for selecting the scholarship recipients will be academic achievements including grade point average, leadership/citizenship, character, and financial need. The scholarship will be awarded from the pool of applicants received.

Click here for more information and the nomination form.

• Dan Amate, GZA GeoEnvironmental
• Kate Garufi, HDR
• Gordon Araujo, UGI Utilities, Inc.
• Amy Basehoar, Shee Atika Government Services
• Karen Buniak, TTI Environmental
• Jimmy Blake, Ramboll
• Jaimie Wright, Lewis Environmental
• Andy Bullard, CDM Smith
• Lindsay Keller, USACE Philadelphia District
• Dave Russell, AECOM
• Rob Telschow, Colliers Engineering & Design
• Kyle Young, Bluestone Environmental

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

• Private Sector (SAME Member) - $525
• Private Sector (Non-SAME member) - $600
• Military/Government - Free*

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

Tangible sponsorship cost is $1,600 and includes a registration ticket. The tangible sponsorship opportunities are: Room Key, Mobile App, and WiFi/Internet.

Titanium Reception Sponsorship cost is $2,000 and also includes a registration ticket.

Exhibitors include one registration ticket.

• Pre-Function Area Tier 1 Exhibitors $2,500 (Immediately before and entering the ballrooms for presentations. This space will include a bar and appetizers.)
• Liberty A Ballroom Tier 2 Exhibitors $1,500 (Separate ballroom adjacent to registration desk. This space will include a bar and appetizers.)

Info: Calling all Fellows and Young Professionals! Join us at Puttshack for our networking event. Please sign up on Eventbrite. Link listed above. Add on ticket also available at check out.

Info: Scholarship Awards

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