Spring Confluence 2026 is 4 days away. If you are registered and ready to go – here is everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get the most out of the day.
Where Are We Meeting?
Geneva College
3200 College Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Geneva College sits on a hilltop in Beaver Falls overlooking the Beaver River – fitting for a water network gathering. The campus is easy to navigate and the event will be clearly marked from the main entrance.
Getting There
From Pittsburgh
Take I-376 West to PA-60 North toward Beaver Falls. Merge onto US-422 West and follow signs toward Beaver Falls. Geneva College is about 35 miles northwest of downtown Pittsburgh – plan on roughly 45 minutes depending on traffic.
From Eastern Ohio
Take US-30 East or I-76 East into Pennsylvania and connect to PA-18 North toward Beaver Falls. From Youngstown, expect about 45 minutes. From East Palestine, it is roughly 30 minutes north on PA-18.
From West Virginia
Take US-30 West or I-79 North depending on your starting point and connect to PA-18 or US-422 into Beaver Falls. From Weirton WV it is a short 20-minute drive across the state line.
Parking
Free parking is available on campus. Follow the event signage from the main entrance on College Avenue. Give yourself an extra 10 minutes if you are arriving right at registration time – the lot fills up fast when everyone arrives at once.
What to Bring
This is a working day, not a formal conference. Come ready to have real conversations. A few things worth throwing in your bag:
- Business cards or a way to share contact info – N-Roads networking sessions are built for making connections
- A notebook – Dr. Sherri Mason’s keynote on microplastics and drinking water is the kind of talk you will want to take notes on
- Any materials from your organization if you want to share them informally with other partners
- Comfortable shoes – you will be on your feet during the Boatload of Knowledge exhibit floor
The Day at a Glance
Here is your quick reference for the schedule:
- 9:30 AM – Registration opens
- 10:15 AM – Welcome and Water Authority Panel (PMAA, Beaver Falls, East Palestine)
- 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch and Boatload of Knowledge exhibit floor
- 1:00 PM – Keynote: Dr. Sherri Mason on microplastics and drinking water
- 2:00 – 3:30 PM – Breakout sessions and N-Roads networking round 2
- 3:30 PM – Wrap-up and closing
Do Not Miss – First Look at the H2O Resource Library
One of the Boatload of Knowledge Tables will feature the first-ever public preview of H2O Water Network’s new Resource Library – a searchable database of funding opportunities, technical tools, and policy resources for partner organizations across the region. If you work in watershed stewardship, conservation, or municipal water – this tool was built for you. Make sure you catch this session.
Questions?
Reach out to the H2O Water Network team at h2owaternetwork.org/contact if you have any questions before the day. We will see you on May 29.
Date: May 29, 2026
Location: Geneva College, 3200 College Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Registration: NOW LIVE
