Registration is open for 8th annual event in Washington, D.C.
The agenda for the 2022 Water Finance Conference will highlight a number of current issues impacting the capital planning of water/wastewater systems in the United States including Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act fund distribution, water pricing and affordability, and regulatory issues affecting utilities.
The Water Finance Conference – now in its eighth year – will feature presentations, panel discussions and networking all in the heart of environmental policymaking in Washington, D.C., Aug. 17-18 at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill.
Day 1 on Aug. 17 will cover a number of topics around federal investment in water infrastructure systems, such as fund allocation and distribution from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also called Bipartisan Infrastructure Law), American Rescue Plan, SRF funding and other sources and the biggest challenges and initiatives for local utility systems.
An afternoon session will cover the “bread and butter” topics of the Water Finance Conference including water pricing, affordability, revenue and cash reserves, and innovative approaches to rate setting amid current challenges like inflation. The day will conclude with an evening reception.
Day 2, Aug. 18, will delve into regulatory and water quality issues, a top issue in the industry, exploring financing amid evolving regulation for water quality issues (Lead and Copper Rule, PFAS, etc.), as well as addressing current water sector challenges through finance and technology.
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The Water Finance Conference has been growing in popularity at a steady clip since its establishment in 2015 as the only conference that exclusively covers financing specifically for the drinking and clean water utility sector.
Presenters generally include a mix of financial consultants, drinking water/clean water utility finance officers (CFOs), managers, association representatives, municipal advisors/consultants, EPA officials and service providers. Past presenters and panelists have also included city and county finance managers, current and former mayors, city councilmembers, and other consultants and service providers who have a vested interest in the funding of water infrastructure in the United States.
CEUs will be available for an additional cost.
The 2022 Water Finance Conference is sponsored by Main Event Sponsors NACWA and Stantec, along with Mueller, SL Environmental Law Group, Wade Trim and Raftelis. Please contact Maura Bourquin about sponsorship information.
The conference is being held at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill (formerly Washington Court Hotel) just a short walk from the U.S. Capitol and minutes from Washington Union Station. For additional information, conference details are available at waterfinanceconference.com.
