Conferences & Events

NACWA hosts several conferences, workshops, regional meetings, virtual events and webinars annually. We strive to offer the most current information about legislative, regulatory and legal developments in the clean water sector and provide many opportunities for you to network with your colleagues and industry leaders from across the country. Speakers at NACWA conferences are drawn from Congress, EPA and other Federal and State Government Agencies, as well as the public and private sectors.

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Featured Events

Virtual Workshop – Navigating Partnerships with Data Centers: Strategies Every Utility Leader Needs

September 23, 2026 | 1:00 - 4:30 PM ET

With concerns growing over the rapid expansion of data centers around the country, this Virtual Workshop will focus on the critical role that water and wastewater utilities must play in seeking to ensure meaningful results from the planning, construction and operational phases of data center construction. While others are exploring valuable but highly technical aspects of the data center expansion, this Virtual Workshop will take a different approach in line with NACWA’s mission of raising the voice and stature of the clean water sector.

Comprehensive Overview of Pretreatment Program Requirements Training: From NPDES Permit Issuance through Program Implementation

October 13 -15, 2026 | Irving, TX

Join us for a comprehensive Pretreatment Program Training course to develop your expertise as a clean water professional.

This three-day course will be taught by instructors that have extensive practical experience, and their perspectives will make the material directly applicable to your program. The course will cover the basics and then take a deeper dive into the regulatory details that you need to know, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Fall Strategic Leadership Meeting & Board of Directors Meeting

November 9 – 10, 2026 | Santa Monica, CA

This event provides NACWA’s volunteer leaders with an opportunity to discuss the Association’s top advocacy issues, as well as important governance matters, and provide the staff with strategic direction for the year ahead. The Leadership Meeting is exclusively for NACWA’s Board members, Standing Committee leaders and a select group of invited affiliate representatives. The goal of this meeting is to gather your perspectives and engage in strategic discussions to position the Association for future success, but it is also intended to provide you with an opportunity to get to know your fellow Association leaders in a more casual setting.

2026 National Clean Water Law & Enforcement Seminar

November 11 – 13, 2026 | Santa Monica, CA

Come join NACWA and your peers in Santa Monica for our 2026 National Clean Water Law & Enforcement Seminar! This three-day event will feature discussions and presentations from the Nation’s top clean water attorneys, professionals, and utility leaders on the major legal challenges facing clean water utilities today. Together we will explore critical topics all while earning Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits!