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ECIC 2026

Thursday, October 15, 2026

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

The Texas Association of Environmental Professionals is pleased to announce that the 9th Annual Environmental Challenges and Innovations Conference (ECIC) – Gulf Coast will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, 6840 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77030.

This one-day event will provide a local forum for environmental professionals in industry, government agencies, consulting service companies, and university students in the greater Houston area to share technical presentations with their peers.

The event will run all day beginning with registration at 7:30 AM and ending when the entertainment stops at the end of the evening. In between, we will have morning and afternoon snack breaks, a lunchtime keynote speaker, and an evening social. More specific details regarding the conference schedule will be made available soon.

Topics of presentations in the past have included Water, Waste and Wastewater, Air, Soil and Sediment, Wetlands, Education and Outreach, Environmental Response to Natural Disasters, Groundwater, Risk Assessment, Sustainability, NEPA, Environmental Management Systems Resources, Auditing, Process Safety, Risk Management Programs, and more.

Registration Pricing

Registration TypeRegular Registration
Attendee (if not a member) $275
Attendee - TAEP Member $225
Half Day (Includes Lunch) $115
Students $50

Note: Annual TAEP membership is $50.

Call for Abstracts

TAEP is currently accepting abstracts for ECIC 2026 presentations. Abstracts should address environmental topics, regulatory developments, technical case studies, project lessons learned, and innovative approaches relevant to environmental professionals.

Abstract submission deadline: June 30, 2026

Please submit abstracts to: [email protected]

For conference questions, please contact: [email protected]

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities

Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available for ECIC 2026. Packages are designed to provide visibility before and during the conference while supporting this important regional environmental event.

Opportunities may be subject to final venue layout and exhibitor floorplan availability.

LevelPriceIncluded Attendee BadgesBenefits
Platinum Sponsor $1,500 3 Booth, signage, swag during social, and multiple track sponsorships
Gold Sponsor $1,200 3 Booth, signage, swag during social, and one track sponsorship
Silver Sponsor $1,000 2 Booth and signage
Coffee / Refreshments Sponsor $500 TBD Recognition associated with conference coffee and/or refreshment service

Track Sponsorship: Includes a brief 30-second sponsor introduction/pitch and speaker introduction.

Additional sponsorship and exhibitor information, including registration links, will be posted soon.

For additional information regarding ECIC 2026, please contact [email protected]