- IMPORTANT ALERT
- 2026 Sponsors
- PDH Certificates
- WUG Conference Agenda
- Wärtsilä Technical Sessions
- Welcome Reception
- Accelleron Technical Session
- MSHS Workshop
- User Registration
- Hotel
Important Notice Regarding Unauthorized Solicitation
The Wärtsilä Users Group (WUG) has been made aware that attendees and vendors may be receiving unsolicited phone calls from third-party organizations offering hotel accommodations or other conference-related services. Please be advised that these callers are not affiliated with or authorized by the Wärtsilä Users Group, the Power Users Group, Square One Meeting Planning, or the conference hotel, Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter – Astor. We are currently aware of unauthorized solicitations associated with: · Events Housing Planners (EHP): 702-766-1936 ·James Weston/no company name provided: 315-609-0045
If you receive a call from either of these numbers, please hang up and do not provide any personal, payment, or hotel reservation information. The Wärtsilä Users Group and the conference hotel do not authorize third-party housing companies to contact attendees to book hotel rooms. Official hotel reservation information is provided directly through WUG conference communications and registration materials. If you are unsure whether you have booked a legitimate hotel reservation, would like to confirm an existing reservation, or receive a suspicious conference-related solicitation, please contact: Jacki Bennis at Jacki@somp.co.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS
The Wärtsilä Users Group Conference will be offering Professional Development Hours certificates.
- Maximum number of credit hours of professional development hours (PDHs) available to be secured at the conference will be calculated once we have a final agenda.
- Total number of hours earned will be based on your attendance of the conference presentations and discussion sessions.
- Once your attendance hours are tallied via our online QR-code-enabled system, a certificate will be emailed to you.
- These certificates are widely accepted to fulfill your professional requirements for training and licenses.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- QR code must be scanned during each session when provided on the screen to receive credit for that session.
- PDHs will not be credited once session has ended, if QR code is not scanned, no exceptions.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Visit the Registration site for a detailed schedule with session descriptions and presenters.
REGISTER HERE
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| START | END | DESCRIPTION |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Wärtsilä NOLA Workshop Tour |
| 1:oo PM | 5:00 PM | Registration |
| 1:oo PM | 4:00 PM | Wärtsilä Training Session – Users Only |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception hosted by Wärtsilä at Acme Oyster House |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| START | END | DESCRIPTION |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Registration |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Breakfast with Wärtsilä – Diamond Sponsor |
| 8:00 AM | 8:45 AM | Day 1: Users Only Kickoff & Introductions |
| 8:45 AM | 9:30 AM | User Presentations – Users Only |
| 9:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Wärtsilä Morning Session – Users Only |
| 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | Wärtsilä Vendor Show |
| 12:00 PM | 1:15 PM | Lunch with Wärtsilä – Diamond Sponsor |
| 1:15 PM | 3:00 PM | Wärtsilä Afternoon Session – Users Only |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | User Presentation: Head Gasket Issues |
| 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | Load Swings / Generator Repairs |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | WUG Hosted Event – WWII Museum New Orleans |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| START | END | DESCRIPTION |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Registration |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Breakfast with Gold Sponsor |
| 8:00 AM | 8:05 AM | Welcome to Day 2 |
| 8:05 AM | 8:35 AM | Vendor Presentation – HUG Engineering Inc |
| 8:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Accelleron – Technical Session |
| 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Vendor Presentation – Arnold Group |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch with Platinum Sponsors |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | Vendor Presentation – Applied Inspection Systems, Inc. |
| 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Vendor Presentation – Chris-Marine USA, LLC |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Vendor Presentation – 4TaKT Engineering & Diesel Components BV |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Vendor Presentation – Heinzmann Regulateurs Europa Ltd |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Afternoon Break |
| 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Vendor Presentation – Shell Lubricants |
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Vendor Presentation – CIWS México |
| 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | Silver Sponsorship Introductions |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Wärtsilä Users Group Vendor Fair |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| START | END | DESCRIPTION |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Information Desk |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Breakfast – Users Only |
| 8:00 AM | 8:05 AM | Welcome to Day 3 |
| 8:05 AM | 9:05 AM | Vendor Presentation – Geislinger |
| 9:05 AM | 9:20 AM | Water Chemistry |
| 9:20 AM | 10:05 AM | Users Presentation – Users Only |
| 10:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Morning Break |
| 10:15 AM | 10:30 AM | Users Presentation – Users Only |
| 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | MSHS Pacific Power Group Session |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | MSHS Hands-on Workshop at Harahan Facility |
We have secured a dedicated room block at the Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter – Astor for your convenience. Booking within the block helps ensure you’re close to all the conference activities and supports the group’s commitment to the host hotel. Room block details and booking link can be found on the registration page.
Important Notice Regarding Unauthorized Solicitation
The Wärtsilä Users Group (WUG) has been made aware that attendees and vendors may be receiving unsolicited phone calls from third-party organizations offering hotel accommodations or other conference-related services. Please be advised that these callers are not affiliated with or authorized by the Wärtsilä Users Group, the Power Users Group, Square One Meeting Planning, or the conference hotel, Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter – Astor. We are currently aware of unauthorized solicitations associated with: · Events Housing Planners (EHP): 702-766-1936 ·James Weston/no company name provided: 315-609-0045
If you receive a call from either of these numbers, please hang up and do not provide any personal, payment, or hotel reservation information. The Wärtsilä Users Group and the conference hotel do not authorize third-party housing companies to contact attendees to book hotel rooms. Official hotel reservation information is provided directly through WUG conference communications and registration materials. If you are unsure whether you have booked a legitimate hotel reservation, would like to confirm an existing reservation, or receive a suspicious conference-related solicitation, please contact: Jacki Bennis at Jacki@somp.co.
A special conference group block has been secured at the Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter – Astor for attendees seeking convenient accommodations in the heart of the city. The discounted conference rate of $169.00 per night (before taxes) is available October 12–15, 2026, and may also be extended to pre- and post-conference dates based on hotel availability. The deadline to reserve a room at this special rate is September 21, so attendees are encouraged to book early to ensure availability and take advantage of this exclusive offer.
Booking options:
- Online: https://book.passkey.com/e/
51143142 - Call in: 866-227-6963
- Email: reservations@
astorneworleans.com - For email or call in – mention Wartsila Users Group when booking
Additional hotel information:
Tax Policy: Room rates shown do not include $2.00 Occupancy Tax or 16.20% Room Tax Per Night (subject to change). Total charges presented on the website will include all room fees and taxes.
Cancellation Policy: Any reservations cancelled within 72 hours of arrival will be charged a penalty of one night’s room and tax.
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check out: 11:00 am
Parking:
- Valet Parking: $49.00 per night, in/out privileges
- Self Parking Garages
- Street Parking: Pay meter every 2 hours, payable online.
Airport & Transportation:
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