Date/Time
2/24/2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Central
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Central
Event Type(s)
Wisconsin
Illinois
Minnesota
Illinois
Minnesota
Event Description
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
1.0 CEUs for Operators in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Operator ID/Quiz required for webinar.
1.2 PDHs for all Professional Engineers
AI is everywhere—but in the water sector, utility professionals need clarity, not buzzwords. This presentation cuts through the noise to explain, in practical and accessible terms, what artificial intelligence actually is, why it’s becoming useful in water and wastewater operations, and how it is designed, calibrated, and validated to
be accurate and trustworthy.
Attendees will walk away with a grounded understanding of AI, realistic expectations, and practical examples of how it can support—and not disrupt—the important work of managing water systems.
Agenda:
11:30 Introduction – CSWEA Illinois Section Laboratory-Pretreatment Committee
Eduardo Gasca/Mary Dressel | Committee Co-Chairs
11:35 “AI Without the Hype - What Every Water Professional Should Know”
Yoko Koyama, PE, Machine Learning Innovation Lead at Carollo
Jennifer Steffens, PE, Vice President and Director of Digital Water at Carollo
12:25 “Question/Answers” Moderated by
Rebekah Schulenberg | Committee Member
12:30 Adjourn
Cost:
$25 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$35 – Non-Members
$10 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International
Click Here to Register
Speakers:
Yoko Koyama, PE is Carollo’s Machine Learning Innovation Lead, specializing in advanced modeling and data analytics for water and
wastewater systems. She brings deep expertise in applying machine learning to operational and planning challenges across the water sector,
with recent work focused on generative AI and scaling desktop-based ML models into production environments through MLOps. An
experienced science communicator, Yoko is a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences, where she translates complex ML
concepts into practical insights for utility and engineering audiences.
Jennifer Steffens, PE is Vice President and Director of Digital Water at Carollo, where she leads digital strategy and advanced analytics
initiatives for water and wastewater utilities. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in translating digital technologies—such as
decision-support systems, digital twins, and AI-enabled analytics—into practical, operations-focused solutions. Jennifer is a frequent speaker
at national conferences and is recognized for bridging engineering, operations, and technology to deliver measurable outcomes for utilities.
1.0 CEUs for Operators in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Operator ID/Quiz required for webinar.
1.2 PDHs for all Professional Engineers
AI is everywhere—but in the water sector, utility professionals need clarity, not buzzwords. This presentation cuts through the noise to explain, in practical and accessible terms, what artificial intelligence actually is, why it’s becoming useful in water and wastewater operations, and how it is designed, calibrated, and validated to
be accurate and trustworthy.
Attendees will walk away with a grounded understanding of AI, realistic expectations, and practical examples of how it can support—and not disrupt—the important work of managing water systems.
Agenda:
11:30 Introduction – CSWEA Illinois Section Laboratory-Pretreatment Committee
Eduardo Gasca/Mary Dressel | Committee Co-Chairs
11:35 “AI Without the Hype - What Every Water Professional Should Know”
Yoko Koyama, PE, Machine Learning Innovation Lead at Carollo
Jennifer Steffens, PE, Vice President and Director of Digital Water at Carollo
12:25 “Question/Answers” Moderated by
Rebekah Schulenberg | Committee Member
12:30 Adjourn
Cost:
$25 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$35 – Non-Members
$10 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International
Click Here to Register
Speakers:
Yoko Koyama, PE is Carollo’s Machine Learning Innovation Lead, specializing in advanced modeling and data analytics for water and
wastewater systems. She brings deep expertise in applying machine learning to operational and planning challenges across the water sector,
with recent work focused on generative AI and scaling desktop-based ML models into production environments through MLOps. An
experienced science communicator, Yoko is a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences, where she translates complex ML
concepts into practical insights for utility and engineering audiences.
Jennifer Steffens, PE is Vice President and Director of Digital Water at Carollo, where she leads digital strategy and advanced analytics
initiatives for water and wastewater utilities. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in translating digital technologies—such as
decision-support systems, digital twins, and AI-enabled analytics—into practical, operations-focused solutions. Jennifer is a frequent speaker
at national conferences and is recognized for bridging engineering, operations, and technology to deliver measurable outcomes for utilities.
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