Since the 1960s, AWRA's annual gathering has served as the intellectual crossroads of the U.S. water community, shaping national thinking on integrated water resources management, water governance, climate resilience, and emerging technologies. With its rare blend of federal, state, tribal, academic, and private sector participation, and its deep commitment to elevating the next generation, the AWRA conference remains the premier national venue for advancing holistic, science based, and collaborative approaches to water.

This regional gathering of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Southwest Chapter will bring together restoration practitioners, researchers, students, and conservation corps members to share knowledge, network, and explore ecological restoration in the Southwest. The theme for 2026 is "It's about time we got back to the Mojave Desert! This year's annual conference will be held November 12-14 at the College of Southern Nevada in Henderson, Nevada. We look forward to seeing you there!

The National Transportation in Indian Country Conference (NTICC) is the premier annual gathering of tribal transportation professionals in the United States, bringing together tribal leaders, transportation directors, engineers, planners, federal agency representatives, and industry partners to advance transportation systems throughout Indian Country. Organized by the Center for Tribal Transportation, the conference provides professional development, technical training, networking opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences focused on topics such as transportation planning, transit, safety, project development, road maintenance, emerging technologies, and federal transportation programs. The 2026 conference will be held November 15–19 at the Gila River Casino & Resort – Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona, and is expected to attract more than 700 attendees from tribes across all 50 states, along with exhibitors, sponsors, and federal transportation partners.

The DoW Applied Innovation Workshop brings together researchers, technology developers, policymakers, and defense end-users to showcase cutting edge science and technologies that support military installations, enhance warfighter capabilities, and drive force modernization. This event is hosted by innovation programs under the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Energy Resilience & Optimization (ODASW (ER&O)).

Join federal fleet management professionals for a week of in-depth training on policy, offerings, data, reporting, and industry trends. You'll hear from GSA Fleet, other federal agencies, and industry experts.

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) 2027 Winter Conference will focus on transforming water policy to improve affordability and sustainability amid challenges such as aging infrastructure, rising operational costs, increasing regulatory requirements, workforce shortages, and climate resilience. Sessions will explore federal and state policies, infrastructure investments, innovative solutions, partnerships, and advocacy strategies to help public clean water utilities maintain reliable services while managing costs and strengthening environmental protection. The event will also provide opportunities to network with utility leaders, regulators, and industry experts and learn about emerging best practices in clean water management.

Hosted by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the conference brings together water and wastewater utility executives, managers, engineers, and public-sector professionals to share strategies for improving utility operations, financial performance, and long-term sustainability. Key topics include aging infrastructure, climate resilience, digital transformation and artificial intelligence, risk management, workforce development, strategic planning, and infrastructure financing. The event will feature professional sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities focused on strengthening utility performance, managing operational risks, and preparing for emerging challenges in the water sector.

The conference brings together recycling industry professionals, government recycling coordinators, sustainability managers, equipment manufacturers, and waste-management organizations to discuss emerging recycling technologies, market trends, regulatory updates, financing strategies, and innovative waste-conversion solutions. Attendees can participate in educational sessions, explore exhibits, and network with industry leaders to identify practical strategies for improving recycling programs, expanding end markets for recyclable materials, and advancing sustainability initiatives.

ASCE2027 is the place for bold ideas and transformative solutions. Connect with top minds, explore future-focused innovations, and sharpen your expertise through deep dives into cutting-edge practices and tech. Reconnect with peers in exclusive institute hubs and engage with leaders across the full infrastructure spectrum--from engineers and planners to policymakers and social scientists.

More than 2,200 fleet professionals from across government and corporate fleets rely on NAFA's Institute & Expo (I&E) for networking, learning, and exploring the latest products and services. I&E offers three days of unparalleled education, impactful conversations, and dynamic products and services from 250 industry-leading suppliers. I&E is the industry's largest gathering of fleet professionals, with equal representation of government fleets and corporate fleets, providing the opportunity to share insights and perspectives on the many facets of the fleet professional's day-to-day responsibilities and strategic leadership roles. Fleet professionals come to I&E to gain tools, resources, and knowledge needed to maximize their fleet operations.

The Constructed Environment Research Network is brought together by a common shared interest in human configurations of the environment and the interactions among constructed, social, and natural environments. The Network seeks to build an epistemic community that fosters linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. As a research network, it is defined by its scope and concerns and is motivated to develop strategies for action framed by its shared themes and tensions. The Network's themes define the intellectual framework for its conferences, journals, and books--serving as evolving points of dialogue across architecture, planning, landscape, and urban design. These themes reflect the Network's commitment to understanding the built environment as both a material and cultural construct--an ever-changing interface between human intention, ecological process, and social life.