2026 SRF Workshop

Forging the Future: Strengthening Water Infrastructure Through SRFs

The 2026 CIFA SRF Workshop is where the State Revolving Fund community comes together to learn, collaborate and shape the future of water infrastructure financing. Designed specifically for SRF professionals, this annual event brings together state program staff, federal partners, financial experts, technical advisors and industry leaders for three days of practical education, meaningful discussion and valuable networking.

Whether you are looking for innovative financing strategies, regulatory updates, new ideas to strengthen your program or opportunities to connect with colleagues facing similar challenges, the CIFA SRF Workshop delivers. Through engaging educational sessions, interactive discussions and countless opportunities to build relationships, attendees leave with new knowledge, fresh perspectives and a stronger network of peers dedicated to advancing clean water and drinking water infrastructure across the country.

This year, the Workshop will also introduce The Watermarks: CIFA SRF Leadership Awards, recognizing the people, ideas and contributions that strengthen SRF programs and advance water infrastructure financing. Finalists will be recognized during the Workshop, with award recipients revealed during a special presentation at the Monday evening reception.

Join us in Pittsburgh as we learn from one another, celebrate the people and work behind the SRFs, and continue building the partnerships that make lasting progress possible.

Nov 15 - Nov 18

Pittsburgh, PA

Omni William Penn

Arrive by Nov 15

Awards on Nov 16

Thank You Sponsors

Luminary Sponsors

Visionary Sponsors

Opening Reception Sponsor

Champion Sponsors

Advocate Sponsors

Registration Rates

  • CIFA Members and SRFs $595
  • Non-Profit Partners $650
  • EPA & Federal Partners $700
  • Non-Member Business and Others $750

Please see the registration website for details on CIFA’s refund and cancellation policies

Agenda at a Glance

CIFA Board of Directors Meeting

CIFA Board and Staff Only

Pre-Workshop Session: SRF 101

Pre-Workshop Session: SRF 2.0

Cocktail Reception & Social Hour

Opening Remarks

CIFA President Angela Knecht and CIFA Executive Director Barb Dimauro 

Opening Keynote

Will Pickering, Chief Executive Officer of Pittsburgh Water

Cyber Threats to Water Infrastructure: What's Real, What's Free, What SRFs Can Do About It

Breakout Sessions

General Session

Coffee & Exhibits

Breakout Sessions

Reception at PPG Paints Arena & CIFA Watermarks Presentation

Inside Washington: The SRF Playbook for Funding, Policy & What’s Next

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Closing Keynote

Heather Hulton VanTassel, Executive Director, Three Rivers Waterkeeper

Coffee Break

CIFA Members Meeting

CIFA Members Only

Regional Roundtable Discussions

CIFA Members Only

State SRF-EPA Workgroup

Workgroup Members Only

Omni William Penn Hotel

  • Single $144
  • Double $144
  • Triple $164
  • Quad $184

Omni William Penn Hotel

530 William Penn Place

Pittsburgh, PA