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Date & Location
May 18-20, 2026
Conference Venue: Niagara Falls Convention Center
101 Old Falls Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Hotel Block:
Sheraton Niagara Falls
300 3rd St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Important Deadlines
- Closed: AWRA Hotel Room Block Rate
- Closed: David Maidment Award Nominations
- Closed: Call for Topical Session Proposals
- Closed: Call for Abstracts
View the preliminary conference program online! There will not be printed program for this conference. Click the Online Program & App tab at the top of this page to view the schedule, meet the speakers/presenters, and read session abstracts.
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Conference Summary
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we approach and solve challenges in water resources. As data becomes more abundant and complex, innovative technologies are enabling professionals to integrate diverse datasets, propose effective solutions, and make more informed decisions for managing water systems.
The AWRA 2026 Geospatial Water Technology Conference (GWTC) brings together professionals from government, academia, and industry to explore how Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming water resources. Whether you're working with field data, remote sensing, modeling, or water management, GWTC offers a welcoming space to share your work, connect with peers, and collaborate with other water professionals. We especially welcome projects that apply data science and emerging technologies to address real-world water challenges.
Registration Rates
Online registration closes at 5:00 PM ET on Friday, May 15. Onsite registration begins Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 PM ET.
- Full Registration (Member / Non-Member & Gateway):
- Early Bird - March 24: $550 / $750 (Rate effective through February 3 at 11:59 PM ET)
- March 25 - Onsite: $650 / $850
- Student Registration (Member / Non-member):
NOTE: Students must email their student ID and verification of their full-time student status to [email protected] in order to receive the student rate. The verification must contain their full name and how many credit hours the student is currently enrolled.
- One Day Registration (Member / Non-member & Gateway):
- Early Bird - March 24: $300 / $500 (Rate effective through February 3 at 11:59 PM ET)
- March 25 - Onsite: $400 / $600
NOTE: Students registering for one-day pay the applicable rate above. There is not a discounted one-day student rate.
International Attendees
Individuals traveling from outside of the United States wishing to attend this AWRA Conference may request a Letter of Invitation. Read the Invitation Guidelines and Instructions before requesting a letter.