2026 Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium
This symposium brings together local water utility and resource managers, engineers, architects, educators, communicators, and community members to learn about water resource management and water conservation. The one-day program will provide information on implementing successful water conservation programs, funding opportunities for water conservation projects, engaging customers, and planning for the future.
Who will be at #GCWCS26?
- Water Resource Managers, Planners, Consultants, and Engineers
- Water Utility Managers and Board Members
- Water Conservation and Efficiency Professionals
- Regulatory Agencies
- Outreach and Communication Professionals
- Green Infrastructure Professionals
- Municipal/Regional Government Officials
- Product and Service Providers
- Leak Detection Professionals
- Water Auditors
- Distributors and Manufacturers
- Scientists and Researchers
- Educators and Students
Sign up for #GCWCS26 email communications for symposium news, announcements, and additional information by clicking the button below.
Who will be at #GCWCS26?
- Water Resource Managers, Planners, Consultants, and Engineers
- Water Utility Managers and Board Members
- Water Conservation and Efficiency Professionals
- Regulatory Agencies
- Outreach and Communication Professionals
- Green Infrastructure Professionals
- Municipal/Regional Government Officials
- Product and Service Providers
- Leak Detection Professionals
- Water Auditors
- Distributors and Manufacturers
- Scientists and Researchers
- Educators and Students
Sign up for #GCWCS26 email communications for symposium news, announcements, and additional information by clicking the button below.
EVENT INFO
Event date:
October 22, 2026
Location:
Hyatt Regency Baytown
100 Convention Center Way
Baytown, Texas 77520
Program Schedule:
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM CDT
Sponsorship deadline:
July 10, 2026
Online registration begins:
July 20, 2026
Online registration ends:
October 16, 2026
October 22, 2026
Location:
Hyatt Regency Baytown
100 Convention Center Way
Baytown, Texas 77520
Program Schedule:
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM CDT
Sponsorship deadline:
July 10, 2026
Online registration begins:
July 20, 2026
Online registration ends:
October 16, 2026
Once maximum capacity is reached, registration will close, and no on-site registration option will be available.
All sales are final.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Elizabeth Fazio Hale - CEO & General Manager, Gulf Coast Authority
Liz Fazio Hale is the CEO/General Manager of the Gulf Coast Authority (GCA), which manages wastewater and water reuse systems across the State of Texas. Prior to joining GCA, Liz served as the Executive Director/CEO of Riverbend Water Resources District in Northeast Texas and as the Director of Natural Resources in the Texas House of Representatives under Chairman Allan Ritter. There, she played an instrumental leadership role in the development of the State Water Infrastructure Fund and Revenue Fund for Texas (SWIFT/SWIRFT), and she worked on the prioritization and enactment of numerous financial, legal, environmental, conservation, and special district policy measures during her tenure with the legislature from 2001 to 2015.
Liz is a dual-degree graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Government and a B.S. in Communications. She holds her J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
Liz is a dual-degree graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Government and a B.S. in Communications. She holds her J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
SPONSORSHIPS
Be a part of something great by sponsoring the 2026 Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium. Sponsorship benefits will include several opportunities for your business or organization to be recognized. Click here to view the available sponsorship levels and benefits.
Sponsorships must be secured by July 10, 2026.
Sponsorships must be secured by July 10, 2026.
To pay by check, please fill out the sponsorship form entirely and mail it with your check to:
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
1660 West Bay Area Boulevard
Friendswood, TX 77546
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
1660 West Bay Area Boulevard
Friendswood, TX 77546
Location
HYATT REGENCY BAYTOWN
100 Convention Center Way
Baytown, Texas 77520
100 Convention Center Way
Baytown, Texas 77520
Join us at the Hyatt Regency in Baytown for an incredible symposium.
Complimentary self-service parking will be available. There is a dedicated entrance on the right side of the hotel for the conference center.
Should you need a hotel room, you may book directly on the hotel's website.
Complimentary self-service parking will be available. There is a dedicated entrance on the right side of the hotel for the conference center.
Should you need a hotel room, you may book directly on the hotel's website.
PROGRAM
Stay tuned for more speaker and program information! For planning purposes, the symposium will begin at 8:30am and end by 4:00pm.
News & Updates
REGISTRATION
Registration will begin on July 20, 2026, and end on October 16, 2026. Your registration ticket includes full-day access to the symposium, lunch, and refreshments.
*All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances. If you are unable to attend, you may contact [email protected] by October 16, 2026, with the name and email address of the person you designate to attend in your place.
Due to venue capacity, only a limited number of tickets are available. Once maximum capacity is reached, registration will close.
*All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances. If you are unable to attend, you may contact [email protected] by October 16, 2026, with the name and email address of the person you designate to attend in your place.
Due to venue capacity, only a limited number of tickets are available. Once maximum capacity is reached, registration will close.
SPONSORSHIPS
Be a part of something great by sponsoring the 2026 Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium. Sponsorship benefits will include several opportunities to have your business or organization recognized. Click here to view the available sponsorship levels and benefits.
Sponsorships must be secured by July 10, 2026. To secure your sponsorship online, click the button below.
To pay by check, please fill out the sponsorship form entirely and mail it with your check to:
Sponsorships must be secured by July 10, 2026. To secure your sponsorship online, click the button below.
To pay by check, please fill out the sponsorship form entirely and mail it with your check to:
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
1660 West Bay Area Boulevard
Friendswood, TX 77546
Presented by Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD) is a special-purpose district created by the Texas Legislature in 1975 and is authorized as a groundwater regulatory agency to cease ongoing and prevent future subsidence in Harris and Galveston counties.
HGSD mitigates subsidence by reducing reliance on groundwater through groundwater regulation and providing water conservation, education, and outreach programs to underscore the importance of water conservation in the community.
#GCWCS26
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
Thank you to the following members of the #GCWCS26 Advisory Committee for volunteering their time to provide program recommendations, collaborative feedback, and promotional support for this year’s symposium:
Matthew Abernathy, UH Coastal Center
Dr. Matthew Berg, Simfero
John Geiger, Woodlands Water
Whitney Milberger, North Fort Bend Water Authority – BGE Inc.
Jessica Woods, Texas AWWA Water Efficiency Division Chair
Matthew Abernathy, UH Coastal Center
Dr. Matthew Berg, Simfero
John Geiger, Woodlands Water
Whitney Milberger, North Fort Bend Water Authority – BGE Inc.
Jessica Woods, Texas AWWA Water Efficiency Division Chair