19th Annual Riverway Summit Comes to Hamilton, Ohio on April 24, 2026
Join us for the 2026 Riverway Summit in Hamilton as we explore this year's theme: "Reimagining."
Explore, celebrate, and learn as we reimagine innovative approaches to:
- Riverfronts and natural spaces
- Recreation, tourism and cultural vitality
- The built environment and infrastructure
- Connections across communities
- And more!
This is the 19th Summit, bringing together leaders, organizations, and communities from across the Great Miami River corridor to share ideas, forge partnerships, and envision the future of our river corridor. Whether you're a municipal leader, business owner, community advocate, or recreation enthusiast, join us for a day of inspiration and collaboration in Hamilton.
Early Bird Ticket Pricing Available Until March 15
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Tickets include breakfast and lunch, all Summit sessions, free day passes to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, free Riverway swag with a live t-shirt printing, access to the Summit reception at the Pour House with door prizes, unique regional network opportunities, and so much more.
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Special Reduced Rate For Riverway Guests At The Well House |
The ORSANCO Life Below the Water Line exhibit returns for 2026, showcasing the diversity of aquatic species in the Great Miami River. |
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The Fitton Center for Creative Arts provides a stunning backdrop for the Summit, with gallery spaces and inspiring architecture that embody Hamilton's commitment to arts and culture along the Riverway. |
Local food by caterer, Two Women in a Kitchen, will provide creative breakfast and lunch grab-and-go stations, allowing attendees to network while exploring the Fitton Center's galleries and interactive activities between sessions. |
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Unsung Salvage Design will provide a unique live t-shirt printing experience for this year’s FREE Summit t-shirt. |
Spoken Bicycles will be providing two new bikes to give away as door prizes at the Summit reception hosted by the Pour House, a local, family-owned establishment offering a unique self-serve experience with 42 digital taps featuring beer (craft, import and domestic), wines, ciders, seltzers, as well as mixed drinks. |
Tentative Agenda
Subject to change as sessions and speakers are confirmed.
Keynote by citizen-led neighborhood initiative, "17 Strong" - Places Need People
Riverway Rapid Share where Riverway leaders will share bite-sized updates of the huge strides being made in reimagining riverfront communities across the 99+ mile corridor.
The Impact of Tourism from the State of Ohio Tourism Director, Sarah Wickham, on the transformation communities have when they activate river corridors and trails.
Accessibility, Resiliency, and Adaptive Recreation session by Board Safe Docks and Travel Butler County session on Building Docks for the Future: Accessibility + Resiliency and Wheels to the World initiatives.
Trail Safety Roundtable, moderated by local bike trail experts to discuss the emerging challenge of overpowered e-bikes on shared trails; exploring safety, regulations, and how communities can balance innovation with responsible trail use.
Local business owners who have helped spark creative, community-centered events and programs.
Adaptive Reuse - Companies such as COhatch, 80 Acres Farms, and Spooky Nook have transformed vacant buildings into economic engines that draw visitors and investment to the riverfront.
