The Colorado Rural Water Association (CRWA) is excited to announce our 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition—and we’re looking for dynamic, knowledgeable speakers to join us!
If you're an expert or educator in the water, wastewater, or utility management fields with a passion for sharing the latest innovations, best practices, and research, we want to hear from you.
Share Your Expertise with a Targeted Audience
Join hundreds of water and wastewater professionals from across Colorado and beyond. Our attendees include system operators, engineers, managers, and policy makers working in water treatment, wastewater collection, utility leadership, and more.
2026 Conference Theme: COMING SOON
Help shape the conversation around critical issues facing utilities today. This year’s theme will guide six dedicated tracks:
- Water Treatment
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Distribution
- Wastewater Collection
- Leadership
- New & Emerging Technologies
Presentation Topics of Interest
We welcome proposals focused on (but not limited to):
- Innovative Water Treatment Technologies
- Sustainable Wastewater Management Practices
- Advanced Water Quality Monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices
- Effective Water Resource Management
- Leadership and Organizational Development in Utilities
We especially encourage interactive and hands-on learning formats, panel discussions, and instructional sessions that promote engagement and skill-building.
Why Speak at CRWA 2026?
- Engage a Focused Audience: Connect directly with municipality representatives, rural and small-system professionals who are eager to learn and implement new ideas.
- Gain Exposure & Recognition: Elevate your professional profile in the Colorado water and wastewater community.
- Build Valuable Connections: Meet utility leaders, innovators, and practitioners from across the industry.
- Make an Impact: Help utilities improve services, sustainability, and compliance through education and innovation.
Presentation Guidelines
- Submission Deadline: December 5, 2025
- Length: 50-minute sessions
- Submission Limit: Up to 3 proposals per organization
- Non-commercial: Sales pitches or marketing presentations will not be accepted
Note: The Conference Planning Committee will consider topic diversity, audience relevance, clarity, industry trends, and requested topics when reviewing proposals. Presenters may be invited to join panels or roundtable discussions to enhance attendee experience.
Ready to Submit?
Submit your Call for Presentation proposal online by December 5, 2025.
Have questions on presenting? Contact Paula Martinez at 719.621.8148 or by email at pmartinez@crwa.net
For all Other Conference Information, contact Tim Plata at 719-458-7614 or by email at tplata@crwa.net
We look forward to seeing you at the 45th Annual CRWA Conference and Exhibition in 2026!
Acceptance Notification
The conference committee will review applications and abstracts for originality, technical merit, currency, and relevance to the conference topics. Presentations marketing specific products, vendors, and services will not be accepted. Applicants’ suggestions for topic and format placement (track or panel) will be considered, and the committee will make the final decision. The quality of the submitted abstract will be viewed as an indication of the quality of the presentation. Previous performance or failure to give timely notification of cancellation at previous conferences may influence the decision for acceptance. Abstracts received after the deadline may not be considered. Acceptance notification will be emailed to the presenters listed within 10 business days from receipt of the completed application.
