Will You Be Joining Your Peers in Seattle for

AMWA’s 2026 EMC?

Utility executives and senior leaders from across the country are already making plans to attend AMWA’s 2026 Executive Management Conference (EMC), October 25–28 in Seattle. As the premier event for drinking water executives, the EMC brings together sector leaders to exchange ideas, tackle shared challenges, and gain practical insights to bring back to their organizations. Will you be joining your colleagues in Seattle?

Welcome by City Leaders

Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson and Seattle Public Utilities General Manager/CEO Andrew Lee will welcome attendees and share perspectives on Seattle’s long-term climate resilience strategy, infrastructure modernization, and the utility’s role in serving and strengthening its community.

Leader-to-Leader: Lessons from Mike Abrashoff

Monday morning programming kicks off with top-rated keynote speaker Mike Abrashoff, former Commander of the USS Benfold and author of It’s Your Ship: Leadership, Accountability, and Culture in Times of Change. Known for transforming one of the lowest-performing ships in the U.S. Pacific Fleet into one of its best, he will share lessons on leadership transformation, organizational culture, accountability, and empowering teams to excel, even under pressure. Hear directly from Captain Abrashoff in the video address below.

A Program Designed for Today’s Utility Leaders

This year’s program continues by featuring timely discussions led by utility executives and sector experts on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of drinking water. The highlights include:

• Embracing an Uncertain Future Through Adaptive Planning;
• Do We Have It Wrong? Water Affordability vs. True Cost of Water;
• Preparedness Meets Reality: Navigating Critical Infrastructure Failures;
• Deploying Advanced Metering Infrastructure as a Demand Management Tool; and more!

Beyond the sessions, the EMC provides valuable opportunities to connect with fellow utility leaders and build relationships with peers facing many of the same challenges.

Secure Your Spot in Seattle

Join your colleagues and make your plans for Seattle. Reserve your hotel accommodations at the Fairmont Olympic, the conference host hotel, before AMWA’s room block fills. 

REGISTER TODAY, and don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and bring new ideas back to your utility!

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