Applications Conference
Join us on November 17th & 18th, 2026
​​​​Please join us for the OpenET Applications Conference, November 17th & 18th, at the Hyatt Regency in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The OpenET Consortium is excited to bring together the OpenET user community to showcase successes across diverse applications, foster collaboration and shared learning, and continue building a strong community of practice. Together, we can accelerate the advancement of the science, applications, and usability of OpenET data to support solutions that address critical water management challenges.

Conference Goals:
1) Highlight successful applications and promote cross-geography and cross-sector learning across a range of OpenET use cases and best practices;
2) Convene the OpenET user community alongside the Science and Technical Teams to foster shared learning, collaboration, and a strong community of practice that advances the science, applications, and usability of OpenET data;
3) Provide structured opportunities for feedback regarding user data needs and requirements, and identify technical and scientific priorities for future improvements to the OpenET system; and,
4) Catalyze new partnerships and practical applications by connecting users, researchers, implementers, and decision-makers to co-develop solutions that expand the real-world impact of OpenET.

This conference has both early bird and normal registration- see pricing section on the right for details. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Tuesday and Wednesday. There will also be a reception and happy hour on Tuesday evening. Attendees are responsible for travel and lodging costs. A room block will be available at the Hyatt Regency on a first-come, first-served basis. The room block includes a limited amount of rooms at the government rate.
Program Schedule - coming soon!
Interested in presenting? We welcome your abstract submissions by July 1st!
Location
Hyatt Regency Downtown Salt Lake City
170 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Date & Time
November 17, 2026
8:30 AM-5 PM
November 18, 2026
8:30 AM-5PM
Pricing
Early Bird Registration: $275 (until July 15)

Normal Registration: $350 (until October 15)
Sponsorship
Sponsors help make the conference accessible and impactful- supporting broad participation and the exchange of practical, real-world applications of ET data. In return, sponsors gain meaningful visibility among a highly engaged audience and opportunities to contribute to conversations shaping the future of water management.

A range of sponsorship levels is available, with opportunities for recognition, participation, and thought leadership. The sponsorship prospectus can be found here. We also welcome customized sponsorship approaches to align with your organization’s goals and interests.

If you’re interested in supporting the conference, please contact us ([email protected]) to discuss options.
Location
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
170 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
​​​​ Join us on November 17th & 18th
We look forward to hosting you!


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