Link will be emailed - don't worry :)

Wondering when you'll get the link? (we know, we're excited too!)  Don't worry - if you registered, you'll receive an email with the link 24-48 hours prior to our conversation (THIS THURSDAY!).  

So be sure to make your own calendar appointment & then grab the link from your email once it comes:)  Thanks for your understanding in these ever-tricky times.  We promise it will be worth it.  

If you're feeling festive consider joining our panel in wearing festive holiday sweaters to share in the best kind of contagious - holiday cheer!

Getting Excited!

Here's a reminder of the (awesome!) agenda (including some fun panel adjustments). Haven't registered? What are you waiting for?  You won't want to miss it it (on Thursday Dec 10^th from 10-12pm)

• Welcome
• Keynote + Q&A with Dr. Michael Walden 
• Dr. Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist at North Carolina State University.  He's also an author of over 11 books including “North Carolina Beyond the Connected Age: The Tar Heel State in 2050”. 
• Hear Dr. Walden’s insights on long term growth & economic changes in the region in light of COVID-19
• Panel Discussion + Q&A  
• Rob Osborne Project Manager at Black & Veatch, co-host of the Outfall podcast
• JD Solomon , Senior Consultant at JD Solomon Inc, Acting Town Manager City of Clayton
• Ania Truszczynski, PhD, Assistant Branch Chief for the GA EPD Watershed Protection Branch
• Courtney Driver, Utilities Director of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Utilities
• Clint Shealy, Assistant City Manager, City of Columbia, SC
• Closeout

Movie Trailer! (aka promo video)

 

Confluence Conversation (2hr virtual event) Registration now open!

 Join us for a Confluence Conversation: Forecasting the Future – a sneak-peek of 2021’s conference and a fast-paced 2 hour conversation about how the water industry has been permanently changed by the pandemic.  

A Confluence Conversation: Forecasting the Future

Thursday Dec 10^th via zoom (Register Now to save your spot for free)

10-12pm 

The interactive conversation includes insights from economist & keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Walden, as well as a tri-state panel focusing on the question “what are the biggest things that will be different for the water industry & economy in a post-vaccine world? ”

 Come with your stories & questions.  Expect to connect with peers and experts.  Leave enriched ready for the future.  (Consider submitting questions for discussion ahead of time by emailing waterconfluenceconference@gmail.com) 

Note: Because of the brief & conversational nature, there will be no PDHs available as is typically the case with our in-person conferences.  Save the date for Dec 2021 when we hope to see you in Asheville, NC!

2020 Keynote Announced!

Hotel arrangements now available!

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event. Event Summary: Confluence Conference 2020 Start Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 End Date: Friday, May 29, 2020 Last Day to Book: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Renaissance Asheville Hotel for 139 USD per night Book your group rate for Confluence Conference 2020

Who should attend?  Anyone involved in the water resources community will benefit from this conference. This includes consultants, ecologists, economists, researchers, educators and students, utility managers, water law attorneys, legislative staff, hydrologists, geologists, engineers, planners, NGO's and community-based organizations.

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