WaterCitizen Presents ...
Fed-To-Tech H2O
For Former Federal Employees, Contractors, or Grant Recipients
Or Anyone Impacted by Recent Changes and Considering New Opportunities ...
Are You Ready to Explore Your Next Career
In Water Entrepreneurship?
Join us for this 3-Hour Active-Participation Event at
The Reservoir Center for Water Solutions | Washington, DC
Monday, September 8, 2025 | 5-8pm ET
Limited Seats Available - Filling Quickly!
At Fed-to-Tech H2O,
you will learn how to transfer your water and federal
knowledge, skills, and experience
to Water Entrepreneurship with opportunities to:
Hear Reverse Pitches From Growing
Water Startups
Hear quick "Reverse Pitches" from Growing Water Startups on their current or upcoming hiring needs, processes, and what they look for in new team members -
PLUS a Breakout Session with Career & Interview Prep Coach Shawn Gregoire on how to prepare your resume and application to find work with Water Startups!
Discover How You Can
Create Your Own Startup
Learn from leaders in the local startup community (including local Incubators, Accelerators and DC Startup Week Reps) on what the steps are to create your own Startup, and how to find local resources designed to support Startups - particularly in DC-Maryland-Virginia (the DMV)!
Find A Co-Founder
Or Startups Seeking Advisors
Join our "Hackers, Hustlers & Hipsters" Breakout to introduce yourself and your Startup Idea or what you can offer a Startup, and hear from others seeking to build a "Founding Team" -
PLUS opportunities to become an Advisor (especially if you've accepted an early retirement package but you still have more you want to contribute!).
Fed-to-Tech H2O Event Schedule
All Activities at The Reservoir Center for Water Solutions, 301 Water St., SE, Washington, DC
Lobby/Cafe
4:30-5:00 PM Registration & Networking
Begin your event journey by seamlessly registering and picking up your event materials. This is also a perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees, creating connections that will last throughout the event and beyond!
Multipurpose Room
5:00-5:30 PM
Opening Session: Introduction to Water Entrepreneurship & "Former Fed" Opportunities
Kick off the event with a warm welcome, a few words from special guests, and an introduction to the Water Entrepreneurship Community and Opportunities for "Former Feds." Get a glimpse of what's in store, meet the event organizers, and feel the excitement in the air.
Multipurpose Room
5:30-6:30 PM
"Reverse Pitches"from Growing Water Startups with Current or Upcoming Hiring Nereds
Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from up to 10 Growing Water Startups with immediate or upcoming needs to expand their teams! Learn what they do, what their hiring needs are, how to approach them & how they select team members to grow with them!
Reverse Pitching Water Startups to be Announced Soon!
Cafe, Collaboration Space and Hotseat Offices
6:30-6:45 PM
Refreshments & Networking
Refuel your energy with a delicious light refreshments in the cafe while continuing to network. Find one of the Hiring Water Startups or one of our career or entrepreneurship coaches and a "hotseat room" or sitting area where you can talk further - or head into one of our 3 breakout sessions!
Breakout Rooms and Collaboration Space
6:45-7:45 PM
Breakout Sessions and Continued Conversations
Immerse yourself in an interactive workshop OR continue discussions.
Breakout Sessions available on:
- How to Work for a Water Startup!
- How to Create a Water Startup (with Support)!
- How to Find a Co-Founder or Advisor (with our "Hackers, Hustlers, Hipsters, and Hobnobbers")
Led by industry professionals, these hands-on experiences will equip you with practical skills and knowledge applicable to the next step in your career journey!
Cafe
7:45-8:00 PM
Final Wrap, Next Steps and Departure
Finish the event strong with a clear picture of your next steps.
Don't forget to swap contact info with fellow attendees, potential future employers, co-founders or other connections!
Want to keep the conversation going! We need to exit the building no later than 8pm but there are many food and drink establishments within a short walk of The Reservoir Center!
About WaterCitizen.Org and
the Fed-to-Tech H2O Initiative
With more than 30 years experience working in Water and Environmental Services, DrCat Shrier founded WaterCitizen in 2012 as an online water media, education, and "WaterTainment(TM)" events organization. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization incorporated in California, moving to DC shortly before the Pandemic (a registered "foreign entity" in Washington, DC).
Combining skills in water and environmental planning & policy (including development, promotion, production and facilitation of convenings) with transformational, interactive, experiential learning workshop development and implementation, we provide unique experiences with both virtual and in-person programs and events.
We serve Water Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Civil Leaders and other "people passionate about water" who want access to water knowledge and connections and opportunities for leadership development. We are active in both Water Entrepreneurship (see WaterPitch.org) and Water Workforce Development - including later stage Water Professionals seking Opportunities for Career Changes and Re-Entry Following a Career Break
Input your text in this areaThanks to Our Sponsors, Supporters, Speakers, and Planning Committee Members!
About the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions
Opened in June 2022, the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions (Reservoir Center) is a consortium of water sector non-profits committed to collaborate as thought leaders to solve global water issues. Our aim is to develop breakthrough ideas and solutions, eliminate barriers, and advance the water sector’s work to overcome critical water and sustainability challenges. The Reservoir Center is located along the banks of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC’s Navy Yard, and provides event, work and meeting space.
GETTING HERE:GET
Visitors should enter the ground floor lobby via the main entrance at 301 Water St. From the lobby, the second floor can be reached via stairs or elevator, where our receptionist can assist you with navigating the building.
By DC Metro: take the green line to Navy Yard Metro station. Follow signs for Department of Transportation. From the M St. exit it is an 8-minute walk to the Reservoir Center. For more information on using DC Metro check out WMATA Trip Planner.
By bike: there are three Capital bikeshares close to the facility, located at 3rd & Tingley St. SE, 4th & M St SE, and 1st & N St SE.
By car: there are three parking lots to choose from. The Yards Lot Q at 425 Tingey St SE (one block away), SP+ Parking at 1275 New Jersey Ave SE, and Colonial Parking at 300 M St SE.
