Water Finance
Conference
Join water utility leaders, CFOs, and municipal advisors for the premier event on water infrastructure finance and sustainable rate-setting.
The 2026 Water Finance Conference returns in a premier setting — the Fritz Knoebel Events Center at the University of Denver. Conveniently located at 2044 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210, this state-of-the-art venue blends academic atmosphere with high-end event amenities, providing an ideal environment for water utility leaders, financial executives, and industry experts to connect, learn, and collaborate.
Who Should
Attend
Chief Executive Officers
Chief Financial Officers
General Managers
Executive Directors
Finance Directors
Water Utility Directors
Wastewater Utility Managers
Stormwater Program Directors
Engineers in water/wastewater
Municipal Advisors
Who Should Attend
Chief Executive Officers
Chief Financial Officers
General Managers
Executive Directors
Finance Directors
Water Utility Directors
Wastewater Utility Managers
Stormwater Program Directors
Engineers in water/wastewater
Municipal Advisors
2025 AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Keynotes
Revenue Stability – Yes, It’s Achievable!
- Joseph Olsen, P.E., General Manager, Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District (Tucson)
Financial Strategies for Utility CFOs Navigating Change Management: AMI Focus
- Jacob Jasperson, Senior Advisor, Utility Metering Solutions, LLC
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Western Water Challenges & How to Solve Them
- Moderator: Greg Baird, MPA Principal Utility Financial Consultant, Black & Veatch
- Silvia Amparano, Deputy Director, Tucson Water
- Brian Biesemeyer, Interim Executive Director, WateReuse Association
- Thomas Cain, Executive Chairman, Carollo
- Holly Rosenthal, Assistant Water Services Director, City of Phoenix
Dealing with Increasing Costs; Positive Vendor Relations and Getting Multiple Bids
- Nicolette N. Bateson, CPA, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Great Lakes Water Authority
Understanding & Managing Assets from a Business View
- Tacoma Zach, CEO, MentorAPM
Pricing
Supporting Organization Member Attendee Fee – Early Bird Rate
$595
Supporting Organization Member Attendee Fee
$695
- Exclusive Educational Sessions and Panel Discussions from Experts in Water Utility Finance
- Continental Breakfast, Refreshments and Networking Breaks Both Days
- Lunch on August 3rd and 4th
- Networking Reception on Aug. 3rd
- Downloadable presentations post-conference
- CEU credit opportunities
Non-Member Attendee Fee – Early Bird Rate
$795
Non-Member Attendee Fee
$895
- Exclusive Educational Sessions and Panel Discussions from Experts in Water Utility Finance
- Continental Breakfast, Refreshments and Networking Breaks Both Days
- Lunch on August 3rd and 4th
- Networking Reception on Aug. 3rd
- Downloadable presentations post-conference
- CEU credit opportunities
Members of these Supporting Organizations may be eligible to save $200 with discount code. Contact Allison Shaffer with questions.
Networking Reception: Networking Reception: August 3rd immediately following Day 1 of the conference. If you would like to bring a guest, please add Additional Networking Reception Guest Tickets to your registration for an additional fee of $75 each. The Guest Ticket does not include admission to the Water Finance Conference.