Interested in hydropower's future? There is no better place to see (and join in) the conversations that are paving the way. Join us.

Hurry, prices increase $100 this week - March 9!

The conference program is packed with incredible speakers & panelists - and sessions that dive deep into important topics!

Featured speakers & panelists

• Kevin McIntrye, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
• CarLisa Linton, Acting Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Office of Energy Projects - (FERC)
• David Capka, Director, Division of Dam Safety and Inspections, Office of Energy Projects, (FERC)
• Vince Yearick, Director, Division of Hydropower Licensing, (FERC)
• Eduard Wojczynski, Interm President, Canadian Hydropower Association (CHA)
• Tim Welch, Hydropower Program Manager, Water Power Technologies Office, U.S. Department of Energy
• Mac McKinney, Energy Policy Advisor for Congressman Tim Walberg, U.S. House of Representatives
• See full list of this year's speakers

Highlighted sessions

• NHA 2018 Legislative Update and Outlook
• Meeting Your New FERC
• The Hydro Communicators Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Evaluating Your Message
• What the DOE Waterpower Program Is Doing for You
• Market Opportunities for Marine Energy
  

Our networking opportunities and NHA meetings will keep you busy as you enhance your relationships in the industry!

Additional networking opportunities

• Hydraulic Power Committee Meeting
  
• Young Professionals in Hydro Networking Gathering
  
• Washington Nationals Baseball Game vs Pittsburgh Pirates
  
• Women in Waterpower Breakfast
  
• President's Luncheon
  
• Hydraulic Power Committee Dinner
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NHA meetings & workshops planned

• Regulatory Affairs Committee
  
• Marine Energy Council
  
• Legislative Affairs Committee (Part of the 2018 Advocacy program)
  
• Waterpower Innovation Council
  
• Hydro Advocacy 101 Workshop (Part of the 2018 Advocacy program)
  
• Capitol Hill Visits (Part of the 2018 Advocacy program)
  
• Hydraulic Power Committee (HPC) Annual Spring Meeting
  
• Pumped Storage Committee
  
• Small Hydro Council
  
• Task Force on Value Recognition of Hydro