Fall Summit Brings Enhanced Networking & Training Opportunities to Water Industry

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California Utility Executive Management Association (CUEMA)

Aug 08, 2013, 04:13 ET

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fall California Utility Executive Management Association (CUEMA) Summit will bring together some of the state's most prominent water and utility managers for two days of seminars, networking, exchange of ideas, and skill building from September 4 through September 6, 2013 at the Hilton San Diego Resort, located at 1775 East Mission Bay Drive on the water in San Diego. In a relaxed and personal setting, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from water and utility leaders about a wide range of pertinent and pressing topics. This annual gathering is a great opportunity to bring together public agency leaders and members of the private sector.

Newly elected President Rick Gilmore, General Manage of Byron Bethany Irrigation District says, "This collection of leaders from both the public and private sector grows in importance each year, with an opportunity to ask direct questions, enjoy an open exchange of ideas, and understand from insiders where our industry is headed."

Topics this year include:

How Will City Bankruptcies Affect Special Districts?

Staying Ahead Of Industry Change: Lean In and Move Forward

Undermined by Your Own Colleagues:
How to Learn from the Past and Recover for the Future

When Disaster Strikes: The Stunning and Sobering Tools to Prepare for the Worst

Each of these seminars is designed to give water managers important information in an open and engaging environment, with the opportunity to delve into these vital topics with people who shape the industry. From the specter of cities defaulting, to inter-office relations to disaster preparedness and communication strategy, experts in each of these areas will offer insights only available at this Summit.

"Knowledge is the greatest tool we have to prepare for a changing industry landscape, and the unknowns that await us," says Dr. Bill Mathis, Management Psychologist and CUEMA Board Member. "This summit offers a wealth of knowledge, and is truly 'one-stop-shopping' for executives, private sector individuals, and people changing the face of the water and utility industry."

Registration information:
Member: $425 | Non-Member: $525.00

Registration Includes all Summit Sessions and Materials as well as:

Wednesday Night Reception & Poolside Dinner at the Hilton San Diego Resort 6:00 PM Social Hour - 7:00 PM Dinner
Thursday & Friday Morning Continental Breakfast
Thursday Luncheon
Thursday Night Harbor Dinner Cruise (5:30PM - 9:00PM) - Bus Transportation Provided

Spouse/Guest Registration: $150.00

Registration Includes:

Wednesday Night Reception & Poolside Dinner at the Hilton San Diego Resort
Thursday & Friday Morning Continental Breakfast
Thursday Night Harbor Dinner Cruise - Bus Transportation Provided

Hotel Accommodations:

Hilton San Diego Resort:
To receive the discounted rate of $169.00 per night (9/4 through 9/6), please make hotel reservations prior to August 9, 2013. Reservations can be made by calling (877) 313-6645.
Use Conference Code CUEMA

Sponsorship opportunities are also available, with a wide range of benefits for your sponsorship dollar, please contact Ken Deck ([email protected], 562. 690.7142) and to register for the conference visit www.CUEMA.org/2013Summit.

California Utility Executive Management Association (CUEMA) is a premier group of leaders from public water agencies and their private sector partners.

SOURCE California Utility Executive Management Association (CUEMA)