CaDC 2026 Annual CA Water Data Summit CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Abstract Submission Form
Announcing the 11th Annual CA Water Data Summit

Decade Destiny:

Build the foundation. Unleash the Power. Show the impact.

Decade of Destiny explores the digital renaissance of our industry through thoughtful synchronization of data, technology, and human insight. By building robust foundational data ecosystems, we establish data as a strategic asset and launchpad for resilient water management. The water data revolution starts here where water industry and data experts converge to network, inspire, and collaborate.

Thank you for your interest in being part of this year's CA Water Data Summit!
Important Dates
- March 27, 2026 - Call for abstracts released
- April 21, 2026 by 5:00 PM PDT - Abstracts are due
- May 1, 2026 - Notifications sent to accepted speakers
- May 8, 2026 - Speakers confirm and send bio, photo, agreement
- May 14, 2026 - Final agenda released for the Summit
- May -July, 2026 - Panel planning meetings
- August 3, 2026 - Final PowerPoints provided (no late submissions accepted)
Questions? Please email kim@thecadc.org

Note: Invited speakers receive free admission to the summit
Abstract Ideas
This year, we will have 2 concurrent tracks with pertinent content for our diverse audience. Track sessions are typically 1 hour and may include 1-2 presentations. Each presentation is about 25 minutes with a maximum of 2 speakers.

What Makes a Good Abstract:

Abstracts that include a water agency case study using innovative software, technology, and/or analysis are most valuable to our attendees. Check out past presentations here.

Tracks:
1. Policy/Program Track (Panels and presentations about the purpose of a policy/program and how data informed it; designed for General Managers, Policy Makers, CEOs, Academics,etc.)
2. Technical Track (Panels and presentations for data strategies to implement policy/program; designed for Analysts, Conservation Coordinators, Customer Service, Finance, Academics, etc.)
Areas of Interest:

To build foundational data ecosystems and unleash tools for crucial problem solving, we are seeking abstracts that illustrate case studies within a water utility focused on business intelligence, asset management, advanced intelligence and automation, resilience and governance and innovative water data modeling.

Of particular interest are water agency use cases showcasing:
- Data management projects that show building trust and breaking down silos where data generators, stewards, custodians and users collaborate to optimize decision making
- Use of data, visualization, machine learning, or AI to improve how a water utility’s physical infrastructure is operated, maintained, or replaced.
- Data integrity and how to build software, parameters, and reports with the right data for various queries e.g., water loss
- Innovative or novel uses of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) data and/or AMI infrastructure
- Data pipelines, architecture, and warehousing, especially using Microsoft services common within government such as Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft Purview, Power Apps
- Data for emergency preparedness and response, including to support communication and coordination across departments and jurisdictions
Topics:
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- Artificial Intelligence
- Asset Management
- Business Intelligence
- Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Water Use
- Cultivating an Innovative Digital Workforce
- Cybersecurity
- Data Integrity
- Data Pipelines, Automation, Warehousing
- Data for Planning Uncertainties
- Data Standards and Governance
- Data Sharing (& overcoming fear of data sharing)
- Disaster Preparedness
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice
- Groundwater Management
- Data for Regulation and Legislation implementation and/or reporting
- System Optimization
- System Water Loss
- Water Conservation
- Water Demand Forecasting
- Water Supply
- Water Quality
- Waste Water
- Workforce Development
- Workforce Upskilling (workshops on AI, Microsoft PowerBI, etc)
- Other
Contact Information
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Abstract: please describe your idea, including how this contributes to this year's Summit theme: A Decade of Data-Driven Discoveries.*

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Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Artificial Intelligence
Asset Management
Business Intelligence
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Water Use
Cultivating an Innovative Digital Workforce
Cybersecurity
Data Integrity
Data Pipelines, Automation, Warehousing
Data for Planning Uncertainties
Data Standards and Governance
Data Sharing (& overcoming fear of data sharing)
Disaster Preparedness
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice
Groundwater Management
Data for Regulation and Legislation implementation and/or reporting
System Optimization
System Water Loss
Water Conservation
Water Demand Forecasting
Water Supply
Water Quality
Waste Water
Workforce Development
Workforce Upskilling (workshops on AI, Microsoft PowerBI, etc)
Other

Abstract Submission Form

Announcing the 11th Annual CA Water Data Summit

Decade Destiny:

Abstract Ideas

Contact Information

Speaker Contact Info (if not already filled out)