UWI 2026 Spring Conference: Navigating Change, Shaping the Future

• Urban Water Institute
• Indian Wells, CA

Registration is now open for UWI’s 2026 Spring Conference! Join us February 25–27, 2026 at the stunning Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells for three days of insight, connection and inspiration.

Whether you’re a seasoned water professional or an emerging leader, the UWI Spring Conference is designed to give you the knowledge and connections you need to navigate today’s evolving water challenges. Under the theme “Navigating Change, Shaping the Future,” this year’s agenda is packed with sessions and speakers that will leave you inspired and informed.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:

• Opening Keynote: Ezra Klein, author of Abundance (invited), explores how we can all live more abundantly.

• The Projected Change Is Here: Insights on SGMA’s impact on California’s Central Valley from those most affected.

• Change Makers: Meet the innovative leaders shaping California water’s future.

• Changing Affordability Metrics: Strategies for keeping utility rates sustainable amid rising costs.

• How to Change Public Perception: Expert tactics to increase public trust in your organization.

• Understanding the Changing Generations: An interactive session examining generational differences in the workplace.

• The Changing Faces of Associations: Leaders from diverse water associations come together for the first time.

• Changing Commodity Markets: Discover how California wineries maintain profitability despite declining sales.

• A Changing Colorado River: Explore critical strategies for resolving looming upper and lower basin conflicts.