Water Summit 2024
Annual Event Returns October 30 in Sacramento
Registration opens August 7!
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 30, 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 2024 theme to be announced soon.
Now in its 40th 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.
Exclusive 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 & board members; state & federal agency representatives; and many more
- Receive complimentary tickets to attend the event for members of your organization and/or your guests
- Enjoy several exclusive sponsor benefits including increased visibility during networking portions of the event
Exclusive sponsorships are available for the breaks, lunch and evening reception, all of which are prime networking opportunities for the water professionals in attendance. Details of the various sponsorship levels and benefits will be available soon. If your organization is interested in sponsoring the Water Summit, contact Nick Gray for more information.
Location & Timing Details:
Our 2024 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: $395
- Foundation Member: $295
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.
Registration Opens August 7!
500 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814