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ECIC 2026 - Thursday, October 15, 2026

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.

Sponsorship page and details will be finalized soon.


Call for Abstracts and Exhibitors

Industry – Regulatory – Consulting

Call for Presentation Abstracts

TAEP is requesting abstracts for 30-minute presentations for ECIC 2026.

We are also considering discussion panels as a new element of this year’s conference. If you are interested in leading or participating in a panel, please indicate that when submitting your abstract.

Suggested topic areas include:

  • Air Quality & Noise
  • Water Resources
  • Solid & Hazardous Waste
  • Environmental Planning & NEPA
  • Due Diligence
  • Risk & Remediation
  • Emergency Response
  • Professional Ethics
  • AI & Geospatial Technology

Abstract deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT

Submissions may be no longer than 275 words, including title and authors.

Please submit abstracts to:
[email protected]


Call for Exhibitors

TAEP is also accepting exhibitor registrations for ECIC 2026. If you are interested in exhibiting, please visit the 2026 Exhibitor webpage for more information and to complete the online form.

Exhibitor form deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT


Additional ECIC 2026 details, including sponsorship opportunities, registration, and exhibitor information, will be posted soon.

Questions?
Please contact [email protected].