WaterSmart Innovations
October 7-9, 2025
Reno, NV
WaterSmart Innovations
Discover new ways to protect and conserve our most precious resource — water.
Climate variability. Emerging contaminants. Evolving regulations. Aging infrastructure. Water scarcity. These and other growing concerns present steep challenges to water utilities.
Do not miss this opportunity to gain insight into innovative technologies, strategies, and programs. Learn about exciting new ways to engage customers manage water resource
Three reasons why you will not want to miss WaterSmart Innovations (WSI):
- Expanded content. AWWA’s Sustainable Water Management conference is now part of WSI.
- Discover solutions. In the Exhibit Hall, discuss your unique water challenges with some of the water sector’s most innovative solution providers.
- Networking. Connect with colleagues, share experiences and ideas, and brainstorm improved strategies for creating a sustainable water future.
Join us in Reno!
Dates & Location:
October 7-9, 2025
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Reno, Nevada
Registration will open in late spring 2025.
Who Attends WSI?
Water resource planners and engineers
Conservation and green infrastructure professionals
Municipal water and wastewater utility staff
Consultants
Local, state, and federal government agencies
Water quality specialists
Public affairs managers
Educational Program
Featuring tracks of sessions on sustainability, resilience, outreach, outdoor water use, resource management and protection, and more.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshops provide in-depth, hands-on comprehensive learning opportunities. Registration and additional fee are required to attend the workshop(s), these items are not included in the full conference registration.
Pre-Conference Tour
Facility tours offer an additional opportunity for hands-on learning. Registration and additional fee are required to attend the tour(s), these items are not included in the full conference registration.
2025 tours to be announced.
Student & Young Professional Highlights
Each year, the WaterSmart Innovations Conference features special programming and activities for young professional and student attendees.
Additional details and agendas willto be announced in summer 2025.
Certificates of Completion
AWWA will provide Certificates of Completion for sessions and workshops. Use the conference mobile app to track your session attendance by downloading “AWWA Events” from your app store, then entering posted check-in and check-out codes at the beginning and conclusion of each session.
How to Access Certificates of Completion
Important Note: All approvals are at the discretion of your licensing agency, and a Certificate of Completion does not guarantee that your agency will award you credit. It is the individual’s responsibility to contact the licensing agency to confirm that the education program is acceptable for continuing education credit. Visit awwa.org/credits to learn more.
Please allow 30-60 days for certificate processing time. For login assistance, call 800.926.7337 or email service@awwa.org. For certificate discrepancies or continuing education questions, email EducationServices@awwa.org.
Urban Water-Efficiency in Action
Visit the Exhibit Hall
Become an Exhibitor
Become a Sponsor
Visit the Exhibit Hall
Get intrigued and inspired in the WSI Exhibit Hall. See product demos and get your questions answered by many of the most innovative providers of water solutions.
Don’t miss the WSI New Product Showcase – an area of the WSI exhibit hall floor dedicated to new and innovative products and services designed to enhance urban water efficiency, water conservation, sustainability, and water resources management.
Benefits of Exhibiting at WSI
The WSI exhibit hall is your company’s opportunity to connect directly with a qualified, highly engaged audience that is gathering to focus on water conservation and efficiency. Your exhibit or sponsorship can build brand awareness, foster relationships, and generate leads.
Be sure to receive the prospectus when it becomes available.
Contact Us
Companies starting with 0-9 and A-I
Donna Walstrom – Sales Manager
303.734.3601
720.829.7851
General questions
Quick Links
Support WSI with a Sponsorship
A WSI conference sponsorship can build brand awareness, foster relationships, and generate leads.
Be sure to receive the prospectus when it becomes available.
Contact Us
Companies starting with 0-9 and A-I
Donna Walstrom – Sales Manager
303.734.3601
720.829.7851
Quick Links
Presenter Resources
The 2025 WSI Call For Abstracts is now open!
The 2025 WSI Call for Abstracts will be open until 4:00 p.m. (MDT) on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Any submissions provided after the call closes will not be accepted.
We are accepting abstracts for the following topics:
- Advancements In Technology and Data
- Climate Variability: Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resiliency
- Equity and Engagement in Water Conservation and Sustainability
- One Water and Integrated Water Management
- Reducing Urban Water Use
- Water Conservation Planning and Management
- Water Efficiency and the Environment
- Water Loss
- Water Resources Planning and Management
- Special Topics/Other
Visit AWWA’s Presentation Guide for Water Professionals page for additional guidelines, responsibilities, and best practices to aid in preparing your presentation.
If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Education Services at EducationServices@awwa.org.
Submit an Abstract
“If you want to be part of what’s happening in the field of urban water management and efficiency, WSI is an essential event to attend.”
Peter Mayer, P.E.
Peter Mayer, P.E.
“An amazing conference for interacting with the latest and greatest in water sustainability solutions. Such a diverse group of attendees and presenters from all segment of the water innovations world.”
Tara Donadio
Audubon International
“WSI is the best conference for water conservation/water-use efficiency professionals who want to learn more about the industry, programs, education, training, and to forge new contacts and relationships.”
Lisa Morgan-Peralesy
Senior Water Resources Analyst, Inland Empire Utilities Agency