ECIC 2026

Environmental Challenges and Innovations Conference – Gulf Coast

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center
6840 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77030

Registration is open for ECIC 2026.

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Registration Deadline Extended

Lunch-inclusive registration remains available on a first-come, first-served basis until conference lunch capacity is reached.

Beginning October 12, a $50 late registration fee will be added to the applicable registration rate.

Conference Overview

The Texas Association of Environmental Professionals, in partnership with the Industry Council on the Environment, is pleased to present the Environmental Challenges and Innovations Conference (ECIC) – Gulf Coast, taking place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center in Houston, Texas.

This one-day conference brings together environmental professionals from industry, government, consulting, and academia throughout the greater Houston and Gulf Coast region for technical presentations, professional development, networking, exhibitor engagement, a luncheon keynote, and an evening social.

ECIC 2026 Program Preview

Luncheon Keynote

Craig Pritzlaff

Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance

“Compliance First”

Craig J. Pritzlaff helps oversee national environmental compliance and enforcement activities. Before joining EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, he served as Director of the Office of Compliance and Enforcement for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. His prior service also includes leadership roles in the Environmental Protection Division and Administrative Law Division of the Texas Office of the Attorney General.

Technical Program Highlights

The ECIC 2026 program features concurrent technical sessions addressing current environmental challenges, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and practical solutions.

AI & Data Center Environmental Impacts
PFAS & Remedial Design Characterization
Air Quality & Oil and Gas
Restoration & Remediation
Natural & Cultural Resources
Water Resources

Microplastics
GIS, IoT & Digital Twins
Sampling & Environmental Workflows
NEPA & Environmental Justice
Environmental Noise
Professional Ethics

Organizations represented in the ECIC 2026 program include:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Regenesis, GSI Environmental, Benchmark Ecological Services, Pace Labs, Brian Christian Consulting, CenterPoint Energy, Hanby Environmental, Vista GeoScience, Trinity Consultants, Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, Witt O’Brien’s, Field Data Solutions, Terracon Consultants Inc., BGE, Inc., Acuvac, Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc., Houston Wilderness, Eurofins Environment Testing America, Ellingson Companies, Oneida ESC Group, ESE Partners, Esri, Jacobs, ERM, and HDR.

Detailed session times, technical tracks, speakers, and presentation titles are available in the conference program.

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Registration Information

Registration Type	Registration Fee
Full Day – Non-Member (Includes Lunch)	$200
Full Day – TAEP Member (Includes Lunch)	$150
Full Day – Industry Council Member (Includes Lunch)	$150
Half Day (Lunch Not Included)	$110
Student (Includes Lunch)	$25

Some registration categories require a registration code. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Registration Deadline Extended

Lunch-inclusive registration remains available on a first-come, first-served basis until conference lunch capacity is reached.

Beginning October 12, a $50 late registration fee will be added to the applicable registration rate. Once lunch capacity is reached, registration will remain available without lunch, plus the applicable late registration fee.

Onsite registration will be available. Lunch may be available to onsite registrants if conference lunch capacity has not been reached.

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities

ECIC 2026 provides an opportunity to showcase your organization to environmental professionals from industry, government, consulting, and academia while supporting professional development, networking, and student scholarship initiatives.

Sponsorship Level	Investment	Included Attendee Badges	Benefits
Platinum Sponsor *Sold Out*	$1,500	2	Premium exhibitor space, recognition on technical track and session signage, company introduction at the beginning of sponsored technical session(s), and lunch sponsor recognition.
Gold Sponsor *Sold Out*	$1,200	1	Assigned exhibitor space, recognition on session signage, company introduction at the beginning of a technical session, and lunch sponsor recognition.
Silver Sponsor *Available*	$1,000	1	Assigned exhibitor space and lunch sponsor recognition.
Beverage & Refreshment Underwriter *Available*	$500	Not included	Recognition and signage associated with conference beverage and/or refreshment service.
Social / Happy Hour Underwriter *Available*	$500	Not included	Recognition and signage associated with the conference networking social and happy hour.

Sponsorship Registration Information

Sponsorships and exhibitor space are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability.
Premium exhibitor locations are reserved for Platinum Sponsors.
Included attendee registrations must be completed separately using the registration code provided to your organization.
Additional exhibitor representatives may register at the discounted rate of $110 per person. Please contact [email protected] to obtain the appropriate registration code before registering.
Companies interested in customized sponsorship or underwriting opportunities should contact [email protected] for additional information.

Sponsor / Exhibitor Registration