Is your community ‘water secure’ now and for the next generation? Be ready for unexpected changes in circumstances affecting your water services and infrastructure, and create your own opportunities to support local growth and prosperity. Join your senior decision-making peers from across the country to share strategies and learn from experts about new solutions and opportunities to manage fiscal, economic, and infrastructure risks to the sustainability and security of your public water system. Come to Blue Cities, the water conference designed expressly for strategic decision-makers.
Save the date - Registration opens January 19
What topics will be discussed at Blue Cities 2026?
- New financial strategies and instruments to enhance your utility’s financial sustainability.
- The state of housing enabling infrastructure across Canada.
- Water utilities creating economic and energy opportunities.
- International trends in water management and technology.
- Innovative approaches to biosolids management.
- Water security, water reuse and strategic use of fit for purpose water.
- Federal funding available for water investments.
- And more!
Who can you expect to see at Blue Cities 2026?
- Leading experts, decision makers, and collaborators from across multiple sectors.
- A curated speaker roster of international experts selected by Canadian Water Network (CWN).
- Exhibitors from North America’s top knowledge and service providers.
- Sponsors that can offer value to Canada’s water leaders.
- 200 delegates from Canada, the U.S., and Indigenous nations.
Sponsorship opportunities
A unique opportunity to showcase your organization to decision-makers
Blue Cities typically attracts water leaders from municipalities, industry, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government from across Canada. Our two-day event is designed to maximize networking through interactive breakout sessions, lengthy breaks, and a reception for all delegates.
- Position your organization as an industry thought leader.
- Build stronger relationships with municipalities, governments, industry, and NGOs.
- Participate in shaping solutions for the municipal water sector.
We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities designed to meet your goals and maximize visibility. Choose the level (platinum/gold/silver/bronze) that best aligns with your company’s objectives. From exclusive networking opportunities to exhibit space to podium recognition and more, we can tailor opportunities to deliver maximum impact.
Simultaneous translation (English and French) will be available.
About your conference host
Canadian Water Network (CWN) is a national nonprofit whose mission is to inspire and empower Canadians to lead the way in finding water solutions that protect our health, create vibrant and resilient communities, and respect and protect our natural environment.
CWN fulfills its mission by serving as a national hub for cross-sector collaboration to address a range of water-related challenges and opportunities. We bring decision-makers from different sectors and disciplines together to share knowledge, collaborate, and accelerate action toward sustainable solutions.
Visit our website at cwn-rce.ca to learn more.
Land acknowledgement
Canadian Water Network (CWN) respectfully recognizes and acknowledges the deep connection that First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada have with the land that all Canadians call home. Their rich history spans thousands of years on Turtle Island. We also honour and recognize the significance of the treaties that establish the relationship between Indigenous peoples and settlers on this land.
CWN recognizes the sacredness of water as understood by Indigenous people. Water is more than simply a resource. It’s a life-giving entity that sustains people, flora and fauna. CWN will continue its work supporting all Indigenous communities through this lens.
Our offices are located in Waterloo, Ontario, on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Situated on the Haldimand Tract, which granted land to the Six Nations, our office resides on a section of the Grand River extending six miles on each side.
We are grateful for the privilege to work and live on this land.