Symposium
The Water Efficiency & Conservation Symposium is the premier event bringing together water practitioners across North America for three days of interactive sessions, peer-to-peer collaboration, and meaningful networking opportunities.
See You Next Year
We look forward to hosting you in Chicago from August 6-8, 2025, for the 3rd Annual Water Efficiency & Conservation Symposium!
Stay tuned for updates on the program, venue, and hotel accommodations. The Symposium offers valuable opportunities for professional growth, meaningful networking, and knowledge exchange. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic program of short presentations, panels, and roundtables, all focused on actionable research, practical resources, and hands-on learning tailored to water efficiency and conservation professionals.
2025 SYMPOSIUM
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Connecting with diverse stakeholders passionate about water efficiency and conservation – from utilities and NGOs to academia and industry – at the Symposium was truly enlightening. It’s clear that through collaboration, partnerships, and innovation, we’re shaping a bright future for water!”
Erica Pinto
Design for Sustainability Engineer, Whirlpool Corporation
“Thank you, Alliance for Water Efficiency, for hosting a fantastic 2nd annual Water Efficiency & Conservation Symposium! I’m in AWE of the incredible work being done in this space to make our communities more resilient. I love the energy of being with people who share a passion for developing and delivering extraordinary conservation solutions. And Chicago is a delightful backdrop to host this coveted time together.
Candice Rupprecht
Water Conservation Manager, Tucson Water, City of Tucson
“Attending this Symposium was great — so much excellent information and networking opportunity with the cream of the crop! Thanks to all at AWE for the hard work in putting the symposium together.”
Deirdre Irwin
Water Conservation Coordinator, St. Johns River Water Management District
CORE TOPICS
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- Best Practices
- Commercial, Industrial & Institutional Customers
- Corporate Water Stewardship & Sustainability
- Demand Forecasting
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
- Drought & Water Shortages
- Energy-Water Nexus & Climate Change
- New Development Policies & Approaches
- Outdoor Water Use Programs & Policies
- Water Affordability
- Water Loss
- Youth Education
2024 EVENT RECAP
Thank you to everyone who helped make our 2nd Annual Water Efficiency & Conservation Symposium a success! The enthusiasm from attendees was evident—from the laughter filling the Climate Action Museum during the Welcome Reception on the first night to the lively discussions and spirited debates during small group sessions and live polling exchanges on critical issues facing water conservation professionals.
The AWE staff and Board of Directors are optimistic that the conversations sparked in Chicago will create a ripple effect across North America as attendees return home with fresh insights, new questions, and promising practices to implement in their communities. The Symposium’s two-track program covered a wide range of topics, with sessions such as “Energy-Water Nexus: Climate Change Driven Sustainability Practices”, “Building a Better Residential Audit”, and “Championing Equity in Water Conservation”.
Symposium materials are available here for attendees to review.
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