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!
Thank you to our lead sponsor, MacArthur Foundation, whose generous support makes it possible to offer this event free of charge to attendees.
🌊 We also appreciate support from our sponsors Nicor Illinois Community Investment (NICI) and Taft Law, as well as Sloan for generously providing the event space.
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.
