Celebrating 36 years
Join us in celebrating the 36th anniversary of the NCSTA at our annual Convention and Expo in Hickory, North Carolina.
Full details, registration information and dates for the 2026 event coming soon!
January 29th, 2026
Hickory Metro Convention Center
Hickory, NC
Education opportunities
Choose from more than a dozen different topics to fulfill your continuing education requirements for the year.
2025’s event saw 18 sessions ranging from system maintenance, legislative changes and business development.
Expo Hall
Get the lowdown on new and emerging technologies and see the latest and greatest equipment in our larger-than-ever expo hall.
From equipment suppliers to manufacturers, soil scientists and more, our vendors encompass every aspect of the onsite wastewater industry.
Networking Opportunities
Join hundreds of other onsite wastewater industry professionals at the largest event of its kind in North Carolina.
Our 2025 expo saw over 1,300 attendees, from both member and non-member companies alike.
2025 Event by the Numbers
Attendees
Vendors
Education Topics
Vendor Details
Display your products at the LARGEST onsite wastewater industry event in North Carolina! Our attendees encompass every aspect of the septic industry, and this is a prime opportunity to put your business in front of new and potential customers all in a single location.
Click below for details on having a booth space in our expo center. Vendors set up on January 28th.