Groundwater Week

Groundwater Week 2026, the National Ground Water Association's premier annual conference, convenes in Las Vegas from December 8–10, uniting hydrogeologists, water managers, environmental consultants, and aquifer specialists to advance sustainable groundwater management in an era of intensifying drought and climate stress. The conference features technical workshops, educational sessions, exhibitor floors showcasing groundwater equipment, and keynote presentations addressing industry innovations. Core themes include groundwater recharge techniques and managed aquifer recharge systems, aquifer storage and recovery projects for drought resilience, groundwater banking for long-term water supply, climate-informed groundwater management, monitoring technologies for aquifer assessment, and regulatory frameworks governing groundwater access and protection. Sessions address protecting critical aquifers for long-term supply while maintaining ecosystem health and baseflow for rivers. Groundwater Week serves as the knowledge and dealmaking hub for the groundwater industry, connecting professionals with innovations essential to securing water supply resilience.