Water Nexus Conference 2026 : Collaborating for a Water Secure Future

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​Building on the momentum of the inaugural 2025 conference, this second annual gathering will once again bring together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators for a solution-driven dialogue on the most pressing water challenges of our time.

​REGISTER: https://events.rice.edu/event/water-nexus-conference-2026

​The 2026 conference will deepen the conversation around the critical intersections of water with both traditional and emerging energy systems (from oil and gas to nuclear) as well as the explosive growth of datacenters rapidly expanding across Texas and beyond.

​Sessions will spotlight the companies and innovators driving breakthrough technologies in water treatment, reuse, and efficiency, while also examining the evolving regulatory landscape governing water access, quality, and discharge standards.

​Corporate resiliency will also be a central theme, exploring how industries require water-secure operations in an era of increasing scarcity and climate volatility.

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​“By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with Houston Energy and Climate Week organizers.”