Water Innovations Alliance Announces Keynote Lineup for 2nd Annual DAYTON WATER CONFERENCE, May 16-17, 2011 at University of Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Water Innovations Alliance, an industry association promoting accelerated development adoption of water technologies and methodologies, today announced its keynote schedule for the 2^nd annual DAYTON WATER CONFERENCE, being held at the University of Dayton from May 16 – 17, 2011.

“The individuals presenting keynote addresses at our 2nd annual Dayton Water Conference are a virtual ‘who’s who’ of the pioneers who are advancing innovations in water technology”

The event has been designed to improve awareness and collaboration between large companies, engineering firms, universities, utilities, start-ups, NGOs and governments by educating attendees on new water technologies, innovations and prospects. Among the numerous prestigious guest speakers, the Dayton Water Conference will feature keynote addresses from the following thought leaders:

Monday, May 16, 2011

• Paul Gagliardo, Manager Innovation Development, American Water
• Woodrow W. Clark II, PhD, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Managing Director, Qualitative Economist, Clark Strategic Partners
• Joseph P. Mantua, President, American Water Works Association, Client Services Manager, Black & Veatch
• Kevin M. McGovern, CEO, The Water Initiative
• Sally Gutierrez, Director ORD National Risk Management Research Lab, EPA
• Mark Sweeney, Senior Principle, McCallum Sweeney Consulting
• Dave Christophersen, Vice President of Technology, Crown Solutions
• John Cronin, CEO, Beacon Institute

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

• Charles Scholpp, Information Management Business Unit Manager, Hach
• Kelly Carnes, President & CEO, TechVision21
• Jeff Eger, Executive Director, Water Environment Federation (WEF)
• Scott Livingston, Chairman & CEO, Livingston Securities, LLC
• Cat Shrier, PhD, PG, Watercat Consulting LLC
• Bart Gordon, Former Congressman & Chairman of the House Committee on Science & Technology; Partner, K&L Gates

“The individuals presenting keynote addresses at our 2^nd annual Dayton Water Conference are a virtual ‘who’s who’ of the pioneers who are advancing innovations in water technology,” said Vincent Caprio, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Water Innovations Alliance. “We are proud to welcome them to our event, along with our growing family of constituents.”

Complete event details can be reviewed online at http://www.daytonwaterconference.org . For information on attending or exhibiting at the Dayton Water Conference, please contact Vincent Caprio by email at: [e-mail] .

About the Water Innovations Alliance

The Water Innovations Alliance is an industry association focused on developing new funding, increasing collaboration and raising awareness for cutting-edge water technologies and the problems they solve. Its membership includes Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, economic development organizations, universities, NGOs and investment firms.

The Alliance serves the entire spectrum of the water sector: corporations, investors, engineering firms, start-ups, NGOs, research centers, municipalities, and others in the field. The Alliance is located in Washington, DC, Cambridge, MA and Shelton, CT. It is a 501(c)(6) trade organization. More information is available at www.waterinnovations.org

The Water Innovations Foundation is focused on educating the public and key stakeholders as to new developments in fresh and waste water technologies. The Foundation works to gather data, develop reports, standards, economic analysis, and model training programs for advancing the development and deployment of new water technologies. The Foundation is located in Cambridge, MA. It is a 501(c)(3) organization.