Innovation That Works: Leading Utilities Delivering Results

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

11:30 a.m.

Registration (Lunch available)

12:15 p.m.

Welcome and Introductions

12:30 p.m.

Opening Remarks
CEO Perspective: Shaping the Next Era of Water

1:00 p.m.

Opening Speaker
Driving Responsible Innovation in a Constrained Environment. A strategic dialogue on how leading utilities and public institutions are advancing innovation while navigating financial, regulatory, and governance pressures. Explore how executives are balancing risk, investment, and long-term value creation in an era of heightened scrutiny and rapid technological change.

2:00 p.m.

Break

2:15 p.m.

Where Innovation Delivers Measurable Impact Today
An executive-level view of how top-performing utilities are deploying technology and AI to improve resilience, efficiency, and service outcomes. Gain insight into where innovation is driving tangible results and how emerging demands, including data infrastructure growth, are reshaping strategic priorities.

3:45 p.m.

Break

4:00 p.m.

Executing Innovation: Lessons from the Front Line
Real-world case studies highlighting how organizations are translating innovation into operational and financial results. Learn what worked, what didn’t, and how leaders overcame implementation barriers to unlock value from technology investments.

5:30 p.m.

Networking reception

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

8:00 a.m.

Registration (Continental breakfast available)

8:30 a.m.

Executive Decision-Making for Technology Investment
A practical, interactive discussion on how leadership teams evaluate, fund, and scale new technologies. Topics include risk management, workforce implications, legal considerations, and strategies for aligning stakeholders while maintaining public trust.

10:00 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m.

Defining the Utility of the Future
A forward-looking session on the technologies, operating models, and capabilities that will define the utility of the future. Understand what’s coming next, where to place strategic bets, and how to position your organization to lead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

11:45 a.m.

Wrap Up & Thank Yous