2026 U.S. Water Leaders Summit
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. Register by September 15 to take advantage of the early-bird rate.
Preliminary Agenda:
- – Breakfast/Networking
- – Welcome Ceremony
- – Plenary
- – Break
- – Breakouts 1 and 2
- – 0Lunch
- – 0Plenary
- – 0Breakouts 3 and 4
- – 0Break
- – 0Plenary
- – 0Closing
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!
Summit Partners:
