2025 NWHA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
February 24-26, 2025, Seattle, WA

 

The Northwest Hydroelectric Association invites its members and attendees to join us February 24-26, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Seattle for our 44th Annual Conference. 

NWHA is excited to announce the 2025 Annual Conference which continues to be the leading event in the industry to foster industry connections, engage with colleagues, and learn about the state of the hydropower industry in the Northwest. The theme of the 2025 will be We Are Hydro. NWHA is bringing vintage to the new era this year! Each session and discussion will be tailored to the Northwest to advance hydropower, share knowledge, create connections to make us stronger within the region. With 80% of U.S. hydropower coming from the Northwest, this is a great forum to gain insights from the premier utilities and providers keeping the lights on. The event features content for owners, operators, suppliers, new entrants to our industry, and sage professionals the chance to connect, learn and engage.

New in 2025 is double the educational content! We will be having concurrent sessions throughout the event which allows NWHA to provide more technical content, natural resources, and legislative/regulatory updates across the 2.5-day event. In addition, there will be 10 formal networking opportunities, two evening receptions, committee meetings for niches within our industry, a women in hydro luncheon, a special event for new hydropower entrants, a career fair in partnership with the Hydropower Foundation, and career development opportunities. We have curated content into four focus areas and ensured that there is content for new professionals, sage experts, and regional topics topical to everyone working in the Northwest. See below for more information.

Plan on joining NWHA Monday, February 24-Wednesday February 26th for the premier hydropower industry event focused on issues pertinent to the Northwest.

Agenda
Click above to see the agenda which includes 20 sessions, plenty of networking breaks, and receptions for attendees to choose from. 

New in 2025 is a full set of concurrent sessions that have curated content focused on four focus areas. There is also content tailored to both the new professionals as well as sage experts.  The four focus areas are: 

Regulatory and Policy

Technical, Dam Safety, and Engineering

Natural Resources

Hot Topics/General Interest

NWHA has identified sessions that are 101 for the introductory level, 201 for seasoned experts and those wanting to know more, and finally general interest for folks working in the Northwest.  

Event Details
NWHA's 2025 Annual Conference
February 24-26, 2025
Hyatt Regency  - Seattle, WA
Total professional development hours are 11.5 hours.

Registration Pricing

Early Bird Registration before January 24, 2025

Members $610
Non-Members $710

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Click here to learn more. 

The Venue- Hyatt Regency
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101
Group rate is $219/night and there are a few government per diem room rates available.

Reservations are first come-first served, available until filled.
To make a reservation, please click here.

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Terms of Registration