Tom Gibson, new director of California’s Department of Water Resources, will serve as the keynote speaker for our 42ⁿᵈ annual Water Summit on Oct. 29.

Guided by this year’s theme, Stewarding a New Era in Western Water, Gibson and other leading policymakers and experts will address emerging topics related to the challenges and opportunities facing water resource management in California and the West.

Gibson, an attorney who has held several roles in the state’s Natural Resources Agency and its various departments, was appointed by Gov. Newsom on June 29 and sworn in on July 6 to lead DWR and its nearly 4,000 employees.

A full agenda of the Water Summit featuring a slate of engaging panels and speakers will be available soon, but you can register now for the daylong conference on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Sawyer Hotel in downtown Sacramento.

The event is an ideal way to get up to speed on current topics for water district managers and board members, state and federal agency officials, city and county government leaders, farmers, environmentalists, attorneys, consultants, engineers, business executives and public interest groups. Register here!

MEMBER DISCOUNT! Both individual and organizational Foundation members receive a $100 discount on registration for this event. Not a member? Become a member now to receive the registration discount in addition to all the great benefits of Foundation membership!

Sponsor the Summit! The event includes lunch and an evening reception for networking with speakers and fellow attendees from a variety of backgrounds. Current Foundation member organizations receive access to sponsorship opportunities for the conference, including exclusive support for the breaks, lunch and evening reception. General sponsorship of the Water Summit is also available. Reach out to Patrick Dunlap regarding sponsorship opportunities.