2026 U.S. Water Leaders Summit
Huntington Convention Center
1 St. Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH
9:30 AM – 4:15 PM EST
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, in partnership with Cuyahoga County, invites you to the 2026 U.S. Water Leaders Summit 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.
Agenda:
Post-Summit Reception and Film Screening – Replacing Lead Pipes Across the Great Lakes:
4:30pm – 6:30pm on November 12 @ Lakeside Event Space at Nuevo 1000 East 9th Street in Cleveland, OH
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is pleased to co-host a post-summit reception and film screening about ongoing efforts to replace lead pipes across the Great Lakes. There will be appetizers, open bar, and good conversation about how Great Lakes communities can continue to address this important public health issue. This event is being co-hosted by Community Infrastructure Partners, the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, BlueGreen Alliance, and Wisconsin Conservation Voters.
RSVP here. PLEASE NOTE: All summit attendees must register separately via this link if they plan to attend the post-summit reception and film screening.
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!
Summit Partners:
