Events
CEATI Hydropower Conference 2026
Date
March 17, 2026 12:00am - March 18, 2026 11:59pm
Location
1 Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
CEATI Hydropower Conference 2026 brings together hydropower operators, engineers, and researchers to address the operational, technical, and environmental challenges shaping the future of hydropower. The conference highlights practical solutions and applied research that strengthen system reliability, resilience, and performance.
Session Spotlight: Advancing Inflow Forecasting with CIROH and Reclamation
Date & Time: March 18, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM PDT
Location: Harbor Ballroom H-I
Facilitator: Shaun Carney, RTI International; Chris Frans, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
A central focus for many utilities is improving inflow forecasting to support reservoir management, power generation, and risk mitigation. While AI-based approaches show promise in enhancing forecast skill, traditional process-based models remain valued for their interpretability and operational familiarity. Hybrid approaches, integrating physical and AI-based models, offer a pathway to combine improved accuracy with trusted decision support.
Join the presentation for a discussion on national efforts to advance forecasting science into operations. The session will cover:
- Innovations under the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH), including AI-driven methods, hybrid modeling frameworks, and dynamic multi-model ensemble weighting
- Reclamation’s benchmarking efforts, open competitions, and advances in snow modeling and data assimilation
- Development of a forecast portal designed to evaluate and test alternative forecasts for reservoirs nationwide
Let’s Talk Forecasting Innovation
Attending CEATI Hydropower Conference? Schedule a meeting with our forecasting and operations experts to discuss how advanced inflow forecasting solutions can support your reservoir and hydropower objectives.
