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The Water Summit is the Water Education Foundation’s premier event of the year, with leading policymakers and experts addressing critical water issues in California and across the West.

This year’s event will be held Wednesday, October 25, at The Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento and includes lunch and an evening reception to network with speakers and fellow attendees.

Conversations will revolve around the theme, Taking on the Improbable in Western Water, addressing recent and ongoing changes in Western water management considered unlikely just a decade ago — and what we might expect in the near future.

Agenda details will be coming soon, so be sure to sign up for Foundation announcements here.

Now in its 39th year, the Water Summit is an ideal event 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.

Contact Programs Director Nick Gray via email with any event questions.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Why sponsor the Water Summit?

• Gain publicity for your organization at one of California’s premier water conferences, attended by decision-makers; water agency staff and board members; state and federal agency representatives; and many more
• Receive complimentary tickets to attend the event for members of your organization or your guests
• Enjoy several sponsor benefits at the event including great networking opportunities during the lunch and evening reception

Sponsorships are available for breaks, lunch and the networking reception. View details of the various sponsorship levels and benefits here. If your organization is interested in sponsoring the Water Summit, contact Nick Gray for more information.

Location & Timing Details:

Our 2023 Water Summit will be hosted in person at The Sawyer Hotel, 500 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Check-in begins at 9 a.m. and the program starts at 9:30 a.m. The conference concludes with a networking reception, starting around 5 p.m. Please note that The Sawyer Hotel offers valet parking only and is $15 per vehicle.

Pricing Details:

Registration includes refreshments and materials, gourmet lunch and a hosted reception.

Foundation members, either individual or organizational, receive a $100 discount on registration for this event. Not a member of the Foundation? Become a member now and receive the registration discount in addition to all the great benefits of Foundation membership! Contact Kayla Sergent via email with any membership status questions.

• General Admission: $385
• Foundation Member: $285

Lodging:

A variety of guest room options are available at The Sawyer Hotel as well as many other downtown hotel locations.

The Water Education Foundation’s office is a 5-minute drive/rideshare from The Sawyer Hotel. The Courtyard Sacramento Airport Natomas next door to our office offers a shuttle to/from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and we have a discounted room rate arranged there available as long as demand allows. Reservations can be made online here.

Continuing Education Credits:

MCLE credits are available only for California attorneys, for an additional fee, and may be available for water/wastewater plant operators and other professionals. Contact Nick Gray via email with any questions.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Deadline to cancel and receive a refund is two weeks prior to the event. Substitutions are allowed up to three business days before the event. Eventbrite fees are nonrefundable and the remaining amount may be subject to an additional processing fee.

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