2026 U.S. Water Leaders Summit

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2026 U.S. Water Leaders Summit is taking place November 12, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. This summit brings together 100+ public officials, tribal leaders, entrepreneurs, business and nonprofit leaders, and environmental stakeholders to explore community-based strategies to transform the Great Lakes economy, steward our freshwater resources, and prepare for future challenges and opportunities.

Preliminary Agenda:

08:30 AM – 09:30 AM – Breakfast/Networking
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Welcome Ceremony
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM – Plenary
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Breakouts 1 and 2
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM – Lunch
01:00 PM – 01:45 PM – Plenary
01:45 PM – 02:45 PM – Breakouts 3 and 4
02:45 PM – 03:00 PM – Break
03:00 PM – 03:45 PM – Plenary
03:45 PM – 04:00 PM – Closing

Hotel Accommodations:

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative has a room block at the Kimpton Schofield Hotel for November 10-13. Reservations must be made by October 20,2026 to receive discounted rate (see details below). Book early, limited rooms available. Cities Initiative Kimpton Hotel Block

Kimpton Schofield Hotel
King Room: $169/night excluding taxes
2000 East Ninth Street | Cleveland, OH
Check-in: 4:00 pm | Check-out: 11:00 am | Smoke Free Property
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Host City:

We encourage you to spend some time and visit our host community. Check out This is Cleveland for more information on things to do while you’re in town!