2025 EVENT RECAP

Thank you to everyone who helped make our 3rd Annual Water Efficiency & Conservation Symposium a success! Year after year, attendees tell us that the connections they make during the Symposium are just as valuable as the insights gained from the program itself. This year was no exception—whether it was meeting new colleagues at the Welcome Reception hosted at Island Tiki Hut along the Chicago Riverfront, swapping stories over dinner during Restaurant Roundup, or comparing notes between sessions, the sense of camaraderie never ceases to inspire us. We love seeing members come together to share successes and challenges, and to collaborate on solutions to the most pressing issues facing our field.

This year’s two-track program covered a wide range of topics, including “Data Centers & Water: A Conversation at the Crossroads”, “Rising to the Challenge: When Extreme Weather Events Become the New Normal”, and “First Insights from the Residential End Uses of Water Study and the 50L Home Pilot”, along with timely discussions on state and federal policy changes.

The AWE staff and Board of Directors are optimistic that the conversations sparked in Chicago will ripple across North America as attendees return home with fresh insights, new questions, and promising practices to implement in their communities.

Symposium slide decks are available here. Note: you must be signed in to access this page.