DCHWS East
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 east@dchws.org.
Summary of Event
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.
Important Dates
- November 5, 2025 – Registration Opens
- November 5, 2025 – Abstract & Moderator Submissions Open
- January 2026 – Agenda Announced
- March 2026 – Nominations for DCHWS Scholarship Due
- February 13, 2026 – Registration closed
- March 4, 2026 – Conference Starts
- March 6, 2026 – Conference Ends
- May/June 2026 – PDH Credits will be communicated
Venue
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, 201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Hotel Venue
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
201 N 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-448-2000
HOTEL:
There are two (2) reservation links provided below for Government/Industry
1. GOVERNMENT/$156.00 (Must show ID at check-in)
Book your group rate for DCHWS Government Per Diem Rate
2. INDUSTRY/$210.00
Book your group rate for DCHWS Industry Rate: Click here!
If you have issues booking either rate, please notify info@dchws.com immediately so we can add more rooms to the applicable block.
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
Scholarship
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.
Agenda
Check out the DCHWS East Website to see the agenda (launching 12/19)!
DCHWS East AgendaLatest Event Information
Call for Abstracts and Moderators – Open!
Call for abstracts for DCWHS are open. You can submit an abstract by clicking on the link below.
Due 12/03/25! 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.
Please visit the DCHWS Website for all of the latest, event, scholarship, agenda, sponsor, and exhibitor information.
Registration
Attendee Fees
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.
Sponsorships
*Please note that these lists are updated manually and may not reflect latest ticket sales.
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.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
- Wednesday Titanium Sponsors: Parsons
- Thursday Titanium Sponsors (Sold Out!):
- Lounge Sponsor (Sold Out!): This could be you!
- Room Key Sponsor (Sold Out!): CAPE
- Mobile App Sponsor (Sold Out!): HGL
- Lanyard Sponsor (Sold Out!): U.S. Environmental Rental Corp.
- PDH/CEC Sponsor (Sold Out!): Ramboll
- Scholarship Program Sponsor: This could be you!
- Wifi Sponsor (Sold Out!): EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc./ PBC
- Small Business Sponsor (Sold Out!): U.S. Environmental Rental Corp.
- Steering Committee Sponsors:
- Small Business Sponsors ( 3 available!)
Exhibitor Pricing
*Please note that these lists are updated manually and may not reflect latest ticket sales.
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.)
Thanks to our Exhibitors!
Tier 1 Conference Exhibitor
- P-01 – HGL
- P-02 – Clean Earth
- P-03 – Renova Environmental Company
- P-04 – CDM Smith
- P-05 – Betts Drilling
- P-06 – Summit Drilling
- P-07 – U.S. Environmental Rental Corp.
- P-08 – Provectus Environmental Products, Inc
- P-09 – AquaBlok
- P-10 – AirLogics
- P-11 – HDR
- P-12 – Tetra Tech
- P-13 – TRS Group
- P-14 – Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
- P-15 – North Wind Group
Tier 2 Conference Exhibitor
- A-01 – EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc./ PBC
- A-02 – Beacon Environmental
- A-03 – Eurofins Environment Testing
- A-04 – ETEC, Inc.
- A-05 – Ground/Water Treatment & Technology
- A-06 – CERES Remediation Products
- A-07 – RESPEC
- A-08 – Field Environmental Instruments, Inc.
- 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 – FRx, Inc.
- A-18 – Bay West
- A-19 – Available
- A-20 – REGENESIS
Refund Policy
Cancellations 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 east@dchws.org 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.