2026 WRRI Annual Conference Draft Agenda Now Available! Register Today!

[Kaitlin Tucker]

The WRRI 2026 Annual Conference Agenda is Now Available The agenda for the WRRI 2026 Annual Conference is now available! The Annual Conference will take place on March 25th-26th, 2026 in Raleigh at the McKimmon Conference Center. Some highlights on our agenda this year include sessions on: Water quality Flooding  Emerging technologies Water policy Water and wastewater treatment Community Engagement Geology and groundwater The role of art in science & a free-of-charge headshot photo booth for students and young professionals Conference Agenda The WRRI annual conference brings together all sectors and disciplines working in water resources across North Carolina. Through networking opportunities, panels, poster sessions, lightning talks, and exhibitors, this two-day conference features best practices and new research on one of North Carolina's most valuable resources. See what we're offering this year by checking out our agenda on our website! The 2026 annual conference agenda is subject to change. Please periodically check our website for agenda updates.  Secure your spot at the conference by registering today! Register Now Registration for this event includes morning and afternoon snack breaks, lunch, and evening poster reception (3/25) for both days, or a single day. 2-Day Regular Registrant: $300 2-Day Existing/New NCWRA Member: $270 (*with discount code) 1-Day Regular Registrant: $200 2-Day Full -Time Student: $75 Nonprofit/Government Exhibitor: $400 NCSU affiliated registrants should read the updated registration policies carefully, as they must process payment via IDT Stand Out and Support the Conference with a Sponsorship! Become a Sponsor Help us continue to make WRRI's annual conference the premier venue for sharing the latest information and research on water resources in the state! If you’re a business or corporation interested in attending the conference, consider supporting us with a sponsorship. Sponsors play a vital role in ensuring that we can continue to offer a robust conference and train the next generation of water scientists and water managers, and as such receive complimentary registration and exhibit space. The deadline to register as a sponsor is February 27th. Support a Student is a new sponsorship category being offered this year to help keep the conference accessible to students! Sponsorship at this level assists WRRI with offering a discounted student rate and can help offset the cost to attend the conference including registration fees and travel support. Register as an Exhibitor Exhibit NC WRRI invites nonprofits, government agencies, student groups, and others from across the state to join us as exhibitors at our annual conference. The exhibitor fee is $400 and includes an exhibitor table and registration for one person. The deadline to register as an exhibitor is February 27th. Reserve a Room in Our Hotel Block Reserve a Room NC WRRI has reserved a small block of rooms for March 24-26th at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Raleigh SW NC State for a discounted rate of $135 + tax. Please check the link above to reserve a room using the special group rate. The deadline to reserve a room is March 1st For more information, follow us on social media and read about the conference below. WRRI Conference Follow Us