Announcing Our Keynote Speaker for SWIS 2026: Patricia Mulroy

We are thrilled to announce that Patricia Mulroy, president and CEO of Sustainable Strategies, will deliver the keynote address at the Sustainable Water Investment Summit, taking place March 5–6, 2026, at the stunning Terranea Resort.

Patricia Mulroy is a trailblazer in global water policy. With over 25 years of experience, she has guided regions through explosive growth and historic droughts, championing collaborative strategies and innovative solutions. As the former general manager of the Las Vegas Valley Water District and the Southern Nevada Water Authority, Mulroy oversaw water delivery to millions while pioneering approaches that have influenced national and international water policy. Today, as a Senior Fellow for Climate Adaptation and Environmental Policy at UNLV’s Boyd School of Law, Mulroy continues to lead conversations on resilience, sustainability and equity in water management.

Agenda Highlights

Wednesday, March 4

• 6:00 p.m. Kickoff Mixer

Thursday, March 5

• 7:45 a.m. Women’s Affinity Breakfast
  
• 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Overview – SWIS Cochairs Brad Herrema and Clay Landry
  
• 10:00 a.m. Water Affordability: Balancing Equity, Cost and Sustainability
  
• 11:15 a.m. Water Leadership: Policy, Power and the Path Forward
  
• 12:00 p.m. Keynote Lunch Presentation by Patricia Mulroy
  
• 1:15 p.m. Tribal Nations and Water Markets: Stewardship, Sovereignty and Strategy
  
• 2:00 p.m. Data Centers and Water: Aligning Infrastructure, Innovation and Impact
  
• 3:15 p.m. From Nature to Value: Scaling Impact Through Green Infrastructure
  
• 4:00 p.m. Water Infrastructure: Unlocking Private Capital for Long-Term Value
  
• 4:45 p.m. Ocean Sunset Happy Hour

Friday, March 6

• 9:00 a.m. Mobilizing Private Capital for Water Resilience
  
• 11:00 a.m. Alternative Water Supplies: Innovation, Investment and Implementation
  
• 11:45 a.m. Talking Water: Framing the Future of a Critical Resource
  
• 12:30 p.m. Final Networking Lunch | Event Concludes

Sponsor Highlights

We are proud to partner with organizations committed to advancing sustainable water solutions. Sponsorship opportunities range from Platinum to Bronze, with exclusive event activations such as:

• Platinum Sponsor – Speaking opportunity, panel representation, ocean-view suite and full-page ad in summit brochure.

• Gold Sponsor – Includes speaking opportunity, WiFi signage branding and video ad during breaks.

• Silver and Bronze Sponsors – Exhibitor tables, ads in summit brochure and networking visibility.

• Special Event Sponsors – Keynote Lunch, Kickoff Mixer, Women’s Affinity Breakfast and Sunset Happy Hour.

These sponsors help make SWIS a premier platform for collaboration and innovation in water investment. Interested in joining as a sponsor? Explore sponsorship opportunities:
https://www.sustainablewaterinvestment.com/sponsorship-opportunities

Dates: March 5–6, 2026
Location: Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes Peninsula

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