Hosted by: Current
Join us for Current’s annual Freshwater Forum, the premier event of Chicago Water Week 2026!
Event Program
Confirmed Speakers:
- William Dichtel (Professor of Chemistry, Northwestern University) – pioneering nanostructured materials for molecular separations and water purification.
- William Tarpeh (Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University) – developing sustainable methods to recover resources from wastewater, advancing nutrient and metal recycling technologies.
- Juan Salgado (Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago) – building equitable workforce models for underrepresented communities in Chicago’s growing water sector
Stay tuned for additional speakers and program details!
Event Details
The Freshwater Forum will take place at 333 N. Green St. Thank you to Sloan for generously providing space for the event!
We’re still seeking sponsors for our Freshwater Forum and Chicago Water Week. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to hgemeiner@currentwater.org for details.
