2026 MN 41st Annual Conference on the Environment

This all-day conference brings together environmental professionals representing industry, consultants, government, and academia, in the areas of air quality, water quality, waste management, and regulators. Through keynote presentations, concurrent technical sessions, and exhibitor displays, attendees will learn about new, relevant issues and have time for professional networking. The Conference on the Environment (COE) is co-hosted by the Upper Midwest Section of Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA-UMS) and the Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) and has become one of the premier conferences in the Upper Midwest dealing with today's pertinent environmental issues. Minnesota's environmental professionals will come together for a full day of regulatory updates, practical case studies, emerging technologies, and professional connections. The conference will feature a keynote address by Katrina Kessler, Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, more than 30 technical presentations, student presentations, exhibitor displays, and an evening networking reception. Attendees can choose from four concurrent tracks addressing: Air and water regulatory developments; PFAS treatment, destruction, reporting, and waste management; AI applications in environmental compliance; Environmental justice and public engagement; Health-risk assessment and environmental law; and Wastewater, stormwater, and resource-recovery solutions.