WaterSmart Innovations Conference 2026

WaterSmart Innovations Conference 2026 convenes October 21 to 23 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, presenting the premier forum for urban water efficiency, demand management, and drought resilience hosted by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The conference convenes utility managers, water district leaders, engineers, sustainability professionals, and policymakers from water-stressed regions across North America to share best practices and emerging technologies in water conservation and resilience. Expert-led sessions address smart irrigation system optimization and controller technologies, drought-tolerant landscape design (xeriscaping) and nature-based stormwater management, advanced metering infrastructure and real-time leak detection, customer engagement and behavioral economics for behavior change, and data analytics for non-revenue water reduction. Specialized tracks cover water supply diversification, stormwater capture, wastewater reuse, groundwater sustainability, outdoor conservation, and green infrastructure integration.