Summer Conference
August 18 - 20, 2026
The Steamboat Grand
Steamboat Springs, CO
Join us for the 2026 Colorado Water Congress Summer Conference, one of the most fun gatherings of water industry folks in Colorado! Come together and connect with other members of the Colorado water community. Expect engaging panels, lively discussions, and plenty of opportunities to network with faces familiar and new ones.
Dive into the latest on water management, conservation, and sustainability with us. We'll talk through how we can all play a part in shaping Colorado's water future, together. Join us as we think big, tackle challenges together, and leave feeling inspired, all while enjoying the best of a Colorado summer!
About the Hotel
For the convenience of all conference attendees, we have negotiated a special price to stay at The Steamboat Grand for attendees! In order to ensure as many people can stay on-site as possible, you will not receive access to the booking link until after you successfully register for the conference. In the event the room block fills before all attendees book their lodging, we will provide alternatives.
Hotel Contact
2300 Mt Werner Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Hotel Amenities:
- Fitness Center with Sauna and Steam Room
- Outdoor Pool & Poolside Bar
- Onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop, & Gift Shop
- Electric Car Parking
- Non-smoking
You may be able to transfer your reservation. For a full list of hotel policies, visit the hotel website.
FINAL BOOKING DATE: JULY 14, 2026
Reservation alterations can be made within 48 hours of booking.
Registration Types
Members
Early Bird Conference: $475
(Until July 31st)
Conference: $575
Student Conference Registration: $150
Workshop Add-On: $100
Please note: All sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers must be members in good standing of the Colorado Water Congress.
Virtual
Members: $275
Non-Members: $375
Non-members may only attend virtually. To attend in person, please purchase the appropriate membership in addition to your registration.
Virtual registration includes access to the conference content on-demand. Please allow 2 weeks for editing after the conference.
Press
Members of the press may attend our conference sessions at no cost! If you would like to attend meals and food breaks, a $150 charge applies.
To register as a member of the press, contact Member Services Coordinator Erin Hartlein (erin@cowatercongress.org).
Conference Agenda
Members look forward to our Summer Conference every year, as it affords the opportunity to learn from and meet with water leaders in one of Colorado's most beautiful settings. It's a can't-miss event for those who want to stay informed about water issues in Colorado throughout the year.
Topics on the docket for 2026 include:
- Data Centers
- Colorado River Negotiations
- The Rye Resurgence Project
- Aspinall Award Presentation
CLE Credits
CWC offers CLE credits for attending our Summer Conference. Once your attendance has been verified, we will send you the instructions to complete the process.
Meet Our Exhibitors
Exhibit at the Conference
If you're a company or organization in the water sector, consider exhibiting at our Summer Conference! Our exhibition area is located in a highly visible area near the Aurora Ballroom. In addition to foot traffic from our members, exhibitors receive recognition throughout the conference itself, and on our website and conference materials.
You must be an active member in good standing of the Colorado Water Congress in order to exhibit at our events. Become a member.
Exhibits Include:
- One complimentary event registration
- Six-foot exhibit table in the main hall with two chairs
- Logo on Water Congress website with link to your website
- Recognition on the exhibitor wall
- Exhibitor name on the program
- Organization logo on digital conference materials
- Attendee list - Name/Organization
Exhibitor Fee: $875
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Water Buffalo Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Copper Sponsors
Coffee Sponsor
Water Champions
Supporting Sponsors
POND Sponsors
Sponsor the Summer Conference!
Sponsoring the Colorado Water Congress 2026 Summer Conference provides an excellent opportunity to promote your organization in front of hundreds of water industry leaders while helping our mission. You must be an active member in good standing of the Colorado Water Congress in order to exhibit at our events. Become a member.
Sponsorship Levels:
- Water Buffalo: $5,000+
- Diamond: $4,000
- Platinum: $3,000
- Gold: $2,000
- Silver: $1,750
- Bronze: $1,000
- Copper: $750
- POND Sponsorship: $500-$1,000
- Water Champion: $500
- Supporting Sponsor: $250
AUTHORIZATION FOR IMAGE USAGE
I hereby irrevocably grant to Colorado Water Congress ("Organization") the right in perpetuity throughout the world, and in all now known and hereafter existing media, and in any language, to use my name, photograph, picture, video, physical likeness and/or voice for any reasonable purpose, including the Organization’s exhibition, exploitation, distribution, or promotion of the Organization on any media platform that exists now or in the future.
I agree that the foregoing grant includes the right to use my physical likeness in any form, including, without limitation, a photograph, picture, video, artistic rendering, silhouette or other reproduction by photograph, film, tape, or otherwise. By attending the Colorado Water Congress 2026 Summer Conference, you grant permission for the Organization to use your image unless otherwise communicated to the Organization.