Meet and Greet (Monday evening)

Kick off the event with a relaxed, networking reception hosted by Babcock & Wilcox from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the lounge at Hilton Garden Inn Akron. Enjoy food, beverages, and the chance to meet fellow attendees.

Training Sessions (Tuesday to Thursday)

Training begins at 8:00 AM on Tuesday and wraps up at 1:00 PM on Thursday—packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss! Get ready for in-depth technical sessions from industry experts, interactive discussions, and practical solutions to the challenges you're facing at your own facilities. It's the perfect opportunity to learn, collaborate, and tackle real-world issues with fellow professionals.

Meals and Transportation 

We understand staying focused can be a challenge on an empty stomach, so we’ll keep you fueled with a variety of great options throughout the seminar. Here’s what’s included:

• Breakfast: Start your day right with breakfast served daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM in the Garden Grille at Hilton Garden Inn Akron. Breakfast is included with the discounted hotel block rate.
• Lunch & Snacks: Sessions will break throughout the day with lunch served in the lounge. Snacks and refreshments will be available in the training room.
• Dinner: Plan to join B&W and industry peers at a networking dinner on Wednesday with transportation provided. Dinner is on your own on Tuesday.

Travel & Accommodations

Attendees are responsible for booking their own travel and hotel. The Hilton Garden Inn Akron does not offer shuttle service to/from the airports.

A discounted early‑bird rate of $1,275 is available through June 12, 2026. Beginning June 13, 2026, the registration rate increases to $1,475. Attendees are encouraged to register by the June 12 deadline to secure the reduced rate.

The preferred payment method is credit card. If your organization requires payment by purchase order, please submit an inquiry to initiate the process.

Credit card payments are processed securely through Truist (Authorize.net), a verified third‑party provider. An automated receipt will be sent via email upon completion of the registration form.

• Technical information and insights from industry experts designed to enhance job performance
• Printed binder containing technical presentations
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner)
• A digital copy of Steam/ Its generation and use ($120 value) 
• Access to technical experts with any post-event questions and pulverizer insights
• CEU credits (if opting to receive this benefit)
• Course certificate

No, attendees are responsible for arranging and paying for their own hotel accommodations along with transportation to/from the airport. 

Attendees are encouraged to stay the Hilton Garden Inn Akron where the seminar is held. Rooms are available on first come, first serve basis, and early booking is recommended to secure the discounted block rate. 

Hilton Garden Inn Akron
1307 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44305 USA

Phone: +1 330.733.2900 (Press "0" to ask for in-house reservations)

• Block Rate: $135 per night plus fees and taxes
• Block Code: Babcock & Wilcox Pulverizers
• Block Ends: June 15, 2026
• Complimentary self-parking
• Includes hot breakfast

Reserve a hotel room.

Yes, attendees are encouraged to stay the Hilton Garden Inn Akron where the seminar is held. Rooms are available on first come, first serve basis, and early booking is recommended to secure the discounted block rate. 

Hilton Garden Inn Akron
1307 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44305 USA

Phone: +1 330.733.2900 (Press "0" to ask for in-house reservations)

• Block Rate: $135 per night plus fees and taxes
• Block Code: Babcock & Wilcox Pulverizers
• Block Ends: June 15, 2026
• Includes hot breakfast at Garden Grille
• Complimentary onsite self-parking

Reserve a hotel room.

Dietary restrictions can be relayed when registering with the online form.

Special dietary requests may also relayed by submitting an inquiry.

B&W is offering attendees the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through The University of Akron. A CEU is a nationally recognized measure of participation in accredited professional development programs, with one contact/training hour equal to 0.1 CEU.

Certificates will be issued via email by The University of Akron to attendees who:

• Indicated interest during registration
• Signed all required daily attendance sheets
• Complete a post‑event assessment form

Registered attendees may cancel up to ten business days prior to the start of the seminar and receive a full refund. Cancellations received within ten business days of the seminar will incur a fee of 50% of the registration cost.

Attendees who wish to cancel or transfer their registration to another individual need to submit an inquiry.

DISCLAIMER:  Babcock & Wilcox reserves the right to refuse and / or accept registrations as deemed appropriate.

Please submit an inquiry to ask questions, make special requests, provide dietary needs, request purchase order payment, or make changes to your event registration. A member of the Babcock & Wilcox team will follow up with you promptly.

Registered attendants are automatically entered into this drawing. The winner will be randomly selected during the seminar and awarded a certificate to redeem within one calendar year of the drawing.

No purchase is necessary to enter or win [other than a paid registration].

The prize includes a visual inspection of your pulverizer and report identifying deficiencies and recommendations for improvement.

View Prize Drawing Official Rules and B&W's Privacy Policy.