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The State of Water Technology Social Hour
Freshwater, Burnt Island Ventures, and Global Minnesota were pleased to host The State of Water Tech in Minnesota on October 27, 2026. The event welcomed leaders from across the water sector for a conversation on Minnesota’s growing water technology ecosystem and the opportunities ahead for innovation, investment, and collaboration. The lightning talks and panel discussion showcased the breadth of water innovation happening across the state and underscored the partnerships needed to move promising technologies from concept to real-world impact.We appreciate everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion. A special thank you to our speakers for sharing their perspectives and expertise:
- Steve Kloos, Burnt Island Ventures
- Michelle Bellanca, Claros Technologies
- Aaron Amidon, Upstream Technologies
- David Knighton, Creative Water Solutions
- Gary Klinefelter, Irrigreen
- Jason Meyer, WSP
- Jonathan Goodell, Current / Great Lakes RENEW
- Katrina Kessler, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- Cara Santelli, University of Minnesota Water Circularity Center
And a huge thank you to Veolia for sponsoring the event and helping make the gathering possible!
Steve Kloos, Burnt Island Ventures
Michelle Stockness, Freshwater Society
Steve Riedel, Global Minnesota
Want to get notified about Freshwater’s next water technology event? Please contact Jaron at jcramer@freshwater.org.
See photos from the event below (All photos by Georgia Spain unless otherwise noted):
