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Leading Forward: Women in Water on Succession, Mentorship, and Defining Moments
Join NACWA’s Women’s Water Network for a dynamic half-day program at the 2026 Utility Leadership Conference and 56th Annual Meeting in Cleveland, OH, focused on succession planning, mentorship, and the defining moments that shape leadership journeys.
This interactive session will bring together women leaders from across the water sector to share personal insights, reflect on pivotal career decisions, and explore how transitions—both expected and unexpected—can influence professional growth and purpose. Through facilitated discussions and a featured reflective conversation with industry leaders, participants will examine how values, resilience, and mentorship have guided their paths and how those lessons can be passed on to support the next generation.
Participants will leave with practical strategies to strengthen succession planning efforts, foster meaningful mentorship relationships, and position their organizations—and the sector—for long-term success.
Participant List (Coming Soon)*
*Registered but not a member? Contact Alice Lin for the Participant List.
Registration Information
You may register for the 2026 Women’s Water Network Forum by completing the online registration to register at your convenience. The registration fee is $200 for members and $250 for non-member public agencies.
Please note, registration is available exclusively to public agencies, affiliates and eligible government agencies. We appreciate your understanding. Please let us know if you have any questions to registration@nacwa.org.
Advance registrations must be received by Monday, June 29, 2026. Advance registrants will receive confirmation via email. Online registrations will be accepted after the deadline, but attendees may not be listed in the Participant List. If you have not received a confirmation within 5 business days after registering, please contact NACWA at registration@nacwa.org.
Full Forum registration fees include access to all sessions on Tuesday. Registered attendees will also receive access to all available session handouts, speaker biographies, as well as a participant list. The Forum food service includes: coffee service throughout the program and lunch.
Why Attend?
- Engage and learn from Women Leaders in the Water Sector.
- Explore tools to improve productivity and your mental state at the same time!
- Experience the unparalleled strength, and support of a nationwide network, comprised of women from member agencies of all sizes and service regions.
Stay Connected
Use #WWN26 to keep track of event chatter!
Hotel Information
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
216.413.5057
Hotel Accommodations & Rates
NACWA has secured a discounted group rate of $239 per night (single/double) plus applicable taxes, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. Reservations must be made by Monday, June 22, 2026, to receive the discounted rate while rooms are available. After this date, NACWA must release the unreserved rooms, and reservations will be accepted on a space available basis only with no guarantee that the conference rate will apply.
To ensure a hotel room, contact the Hilton Cleveland Downtown at 216.413.5000 or make a reservation online. Be sure to use the code: NACWA. Note: Check-in time is after 4:00 pm; check-out time is 11:00 am; baggage storage is available for your convenience. Any requests for late check-out should be directed to the Hotel.
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