AGENDA
*Subject to change.
Unless stated otherwise, all summit functions will be held in the Catalina Ballroom.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023
6:00 p.m. Kickoff Mixer | Catalina Lawn
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023
8:00 a.m. Check-in | Catalina Terrace
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Overview
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Brad Herrema, Co-Chair, SWIS; Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt
Farber Schreck
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Clay Landry, Co-Chair, SWIS; CEO, WestWater Research
9:30 a.m. Why Water as a Sustainable Investment Class?
Moderator
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Brad Herrema, Co-Chair, SWIS; Shareholder, Brownstein
Panelists
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Chris Allwin, CEO, Aetos Capital
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Rod Parsley, Co-Founder and Partner, Aqua Ceres, LLC
10:15 a.m. Networking Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m. Financing Sustainable Water Infrastructure
Moderator
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Brett Bovee, President, WestWater Research
Panelists
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Brian Cullen, President and CEO, VICO Infrastructure
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Jeff Nelson, CEO, PERENfra
12:00 p.m. Keynote Lunch Presentation | Catalina Terrace
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Antonio Villaraigosa, Infrastructure Advisor, State of California
1:30 p.m. The Critical Role of Public Water Agencies:
What It Takes to Make Public-Private Partnerships Successful
Moderator
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Chris Frahm, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Panelists
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Sandy Kerl, General Manager, San Diego County Water Authority
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Mohsen Mortada, CEO, 3i Strategies
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Adán Ortega, Chair, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
2:30 p.m. Public Equity Opportunities in Water Sustainability
Moderator
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Liz Esposito, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Panelists
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Pat Hodgins, Principal, Renewable Resources Group
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Scott Slater, CEO, President and Board of Directors, Cadiz, Inc.
Chairperson of the Board, Limoneira
Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
3:30 p.m. Networking Refreshment Break
4:00 p.m. Water Sustainability and Debt Markets
Moderator
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Evan Kodra, PhD, Senior Director, Climate and ESG, ICE Data Services
Panelists
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Newsha Ajami, PhD, Chief Strategy and Development Officer for Research, Earth & Environmental Sciences Area, Berkeley Lab
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Chuck Podolak, PhD, Director, Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona
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Erika Smull, PhD, Research Analyst, Breckinridge Capital Advisors
4:45 p.m. Roundtable Discussions
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Growth and Potential for Groundwater Banking Markets
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Eric Averett, CEO, Homer LLC.
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The Decade Ahead for Water Transfers in the Western U.S.
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Bryce McAteer, Senior Associate, WestWater Research
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SGMA and the Emergence of Groundwater Markets
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Anona Dutton, PG, CHg, Vice President and Board of Directors, EKI Environmental & Water
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How Water Supply Risk is Affecting the Ag Market
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Curtis Buono, Pacific West Managing Partner, Peoples Company
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6:00 p.m. Ocean Sunset Cocktail Party | Catalina Lawn
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2022
8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast | Catalina Terrace & Lawn
9:00 a.m. Investing in Agricultural Water Sustainability in California
Moderator
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Curtis Buono, Pacific West Managing Partner, Peoples Company
Panelists
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Jay Pierrepont, COO and President of Asset Management, Equilibrium
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Rob Steiner, Operating Partner, Upwell Water
9:45 a.m. Water Supply Risks and Achieving Sustainability in the Mining Sector
Moderator
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Jessica Fox, Southwest Regional Director, WestWater Research
Panelists
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Sandy Fabritz, Director, Water Strategy, Freeport McMorRan Copper & Gold Inc.
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John Salkowski, President and CEO, Blue Mountain Minerals
10:30 a.m. Networking Break
11:00 a.m. Sustainable Water Supply through Technology
Moderator
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Harry Seely, Water Resource Economist, WestWater Research
Panelists
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John Hanula, Senior Vice President, Innovation, Stantec
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Lnsp (Naggs) Nagghappan, CEO, Renovo Resources
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Peter Stricker, CEO, SeaWell LLC.
12:00 p.m. Networking and To-Go Bites