Each year, VFMA partners with the Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association (VLWA) to host the Virginia Water Conference. This conference is typically located in the Richmond area and held in early March. The conference attracts participants from local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as the private sector. With over 400 participants attending the conferences in 2018 & 2019, it is an excellent opportunity to network with other floodplain and water-related professionals.

The Virginia Water Conference serves as VFMA’s annual conference, providing sessions focusing on current topics in floodplain management, dam safety, and resiliency. This conference includes VFMA’s Annual Membership Meeting, as well as an opportunity to take the Certified Floodplain Manager exam

2020 Annual Conference

March 8-10, 2020

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Richmond-Midlothian
1021 Koger Center Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23235

Click here to view the FINAL 2020 Conference Program.

Past Conferences

Conference programs for past conferences are available below. If you are a VFMA member and wish to access the VFMA presentations from the conference, please visit the Member Resources page.

• 2019 Water Conference
  • This conference was approved by ASFPM for 10 continuing education credts (CECs) for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs).
• 2018 Water Conference
  • This conference was approved by ASFPM for 9 continuing education credits (CECs) for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs). The conference certificate indicated participates would earn 12 contact hours, which are CECs for water quality professionals, not CFMs.
• 2017 Water Conference
  • This conference was approved by ASFPM for 8.5 continuing education credits (CECs) for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs). The conference certificate indicated participates would earn 12 contact hours, which are CECs for water quality professionals, not CFMs.
• 2016 Water Conference
• 2015 Water Conference
• 2014 Water Conference
• 2013 Water Conference
• 2012 Water Conference 
• 2011 Water Conference

For older conference programs, please click here.