American Water Joins Conversation at The Financial Research Institute's Annual Public Utility Symposium
American Water leaders join panels on affordability, infrastructure and emerging utility demands at FRI’s 35th Annual Public Utility Symposium.
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American Water (AWK) is participating in the Financial Research Institute's 35th Annual Public Utility Symposium on September 23, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri.
The symposium focuses on how utilities can balance affordability, infrastructure investment, reliability and financial health while meeting changing customer expectations. Illinois American Water president Rebecca Losli will speak on a panel about AI load requests, global supply chains and the water-energy needs of data centers. Chuck Rea, vice president of regulatory pricing and affordability, will join a panel on supporting customers who need help while modernizing infrastructure and fostering regional development.
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Marking its 35th year, the 2026 FRI Symposium will examine how the industry can meet changing customer demands and expectations – specifically balancing affordability, infrastructure needs, reliability and utility financial health.
American Water presenters include:
Rebecca Losli, President, Illinois American Water will join the Intercepting the New Reality panel. The session will cover AI load requests, global supply chain, and the critical water-energy requirements of data centers.
Chuck Rea, Vice President Regulatory Pricing and Affordability, American Water will participate in the Breaking the Affordability Code panel. Chuck will explore how utilities can support customers who need help, while modernizing infrastructure and fueling regional development.
Through leadership participation in forums like the FRI Symposium, American Water continues to engage with leaders, regulators and key stakeholders on advancing research, education and collaboration in the utility community and on issues shaping the future of water and wastewater service.
For more information about the Financial Research Institute and the Annual Public Utility Symposium's full agenda visit: https://fri.missouri.edu/fri-programs/annual-public-utility-symposium/
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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What topics will American Water representatives address at the FRI Symposium?
Rebecca Losli will join the Intercepting the New Reality panel, covering AI load requests, global supply chain issues and water-energy requirements of data centers. Chuck Rea will participate in the Breaking the Affordability Code panel, discussing how utilities can assist customers who need help while modernizing infrastructure and supporting regional development.
How does American Water describe the purpose of its participation in the FRI Symposium?
The company describes its participation as part of ongoing engagement with leaders, regulators and key stakeholders to advance research, education and collaboration in the utility community and to address issues shaping the future of water and wastewater service.
Where can readers find more information about the FRI Annual Public Utility Symposium?
More information, including the full agenda, is available on the Financial Research Institute website at https://fri.missouri.edu/fri-programs/annual-public-utility-symposium/.