ACWA DC2026 – Annual Washington, D.C. Conference

4:00 pm - 11:00 am
Willard Intercontinental Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Advancing California Water Issues: Be There at ACWA DC2026

Join fellow water agencies in Washington, D.C. for ACWA DC2026, an essential event to raise awareness of critical California water issues. This conference offers unique opportunities for networking, advocacy, and engaging with key policymakers shaping California’s water future. With the presidential election behind us, it’s the ideal time to connect with decision-makers on pressing water policies and infrastructure challenges. Whether you’re an experienced advocate or new to ACWA’s federal initiatives, you’ll find valuable sessions and discussions to advance California’s water priorities.

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Registration includes Tuesday breakfast and Congressional Reception, Wednesday breakfast and lunch, and Thursday breakfast along with conference materials.

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Registration & Cancellation Deadline: February 13, 2026
Registration deadline is subject to availability and applicable health, safety and capacity restrictions.

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*To be eligible for advantage pricing, you must be an ACWA Public Agency Member, Associate, or Affiliate.

Agenda

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM  Welcome Breakfast and Federal Policy Briefing

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM  Morning Advocacy – Attendees can use the morning to connect with their federal representatives. ACWA members are responsible for scheduling their respective meetings. Talking points, additional resources and appointment setting instructions will be available to attendees prior to the conference.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM  Networking Lunch

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Conference Welcome & Vision for Water Future

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM  House Speakers and Policy Panels

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM  ACWA Congressional Reception with the California Association of Sanitation Agencies

 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM  Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Federal Agency Keynotes

12:00 PM – 12:05 PM  Presentation of Federal Outreach Award

12:05 PM – 1:00 PM  Networking Lunch

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM  Group Picture

2:15 PM – 5:00 PM  Senate Speakers and Policy Updates

 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM  Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Advocacy Debriefing and Next Step Strategic Discussion

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Closing Remarks

*Agenda is subject to change

Health & Safety Information

ACWA and Washington, D.C. are committed to the health and safety of our members, guests, employees and community. 

Health & Safety Information

  1. In accordance with the District of Columbia, proof of vaccination or negative COVID test are not required to attend this event. ACWA is expecting around 140 attendees indoors.
  2. Attendees are not required to wear masks indoors or outdoors.  Attendees are encouraged to determine their own personal level of comfort.
  3. Social distancing is not required though health & safety will continue to guide ACWA’s planning objectives.

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