Hosted by Current:

Our premier event of Chicago Water Week, the Freshwater Forum, will bring together water industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers for an evening of inspiration and collaboration. We'll highlight the momentum behind Chicago’s growing water innovation ecosystem, with a focus on the role of strategic industry partnerships in scaling bold water solutions. You can register here with the promo code FINALFRESH75 to get your ticket at no cost. 

​Event Program:

• ​6:00 PM | Doors Open

• ​6:30 PM | Opening Remarks

  • ​Alaina Harkness, CEO, Current & Great Lakes ReNEW

  • ​President Kari K. Steele, Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Great Chicago

  • ​Bridget C. Coughlin, PhD, President & CEO, Shedd

• ​6:50 PM | Keynote Peter Annin Presentation & Q&A

• ​7:15 PM | Panel Discussion: Anchoring Innovation: How Industry is Driving Water Solutions

  • ​Christy George, President & CEO, Intersect Illinois 

  • ​Bill Lowry, VP of Innovation & Strategic Development, Exelon

  • ​David Nowak, VP of Engineering, Sentry Equipment

  • ​Moderator: Nina Dudnik, PhD, Chief Commercial Officer, Current

• ​7:45 PM | Networking & Celebration Continues

• ​9:00 PM | Event Ends