AWRA 2026 Annual Water Resources Conference

Moving Beyond 250 - Crossing Boundaries to Build a More Water-Secure Future

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Perhaps no issue is more important to human health, economic development, and peace and security than water. AWRA’s Annual Water Resources Conference is the nation’s longest running and most interdisciplinary gathering of water professionals — a unique forum where scientists, engineers, policymakers, lawyers, planners, and practitioners from across the United States and beyond come together to solve complex water challenges.

Since the 1960s, AWRA's annual gathering has served as the intellectual crossroads of the U.S. water community, shaping national thinking on integrated water resources management, water governance, climate resilience, and emerging technologies. With its rare blend of federal, state, tribal, academic, and private sector participation, and its deep commitment to elevating the next generation, the AWRA conference remains the premier national venue for advancing holistic, science based, and collaborative approaches to water.

Hot Topics that will be presented at this conference: PFAS, Stormwater - analysis and best management practices, Groundwater, Water Quality – analysis, management and availability, Data/Modeling, Policy, Restoration – including streams, wetlands and flood mitigation, Watershed Planning, AI – role in water resources and impact on water use, and more….

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Date & Location

November 9-11, 2026
Hilton Penn’s Landing
201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Important Deadlines 

  • August 21: Super Saver Registration Deadline
  • August 22 - October 23: Early Bird Registration Period
  • October 17: Hotel Room Block Rate Ends
  • Closed: Call for Abstracts
  • Closed: Call for Topical Session Proposals

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WHAT CAN MEMBERSHIP DO FOR YOU?

If you actively engage in our community, your career and organization will benefit. We offer multiple opportunities for engagement via conferences, social media, webinars, committees and publications.

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