UF Water Institute Symposium
Organized by UF/IFAS Office of Conferences & Institutes
The UF Water Institute and Duke Energy invite participants to the 10th biennial UF Water Institute Symposium, a three-day event exploring critical and challenging water i...
- Dates
- Feb 24-26, 2026
- Location
- Gainesville, FL
- Deadline
- Feb 6, 2026
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
The UF Water Institute and Duke Energy invite participants to the 10th biennial UF Water Institute Symposium, a three-day event exploring critical and challenging water issues. This symposium aims to bring together individuals from a broad range of disciplines and organizations to address water issues across geographical and temporal scales. The 2026 Symposium will focus on innovative advances in science, technology, art, education, communication, policy, and management to tackle pressing water challenges. Key themes include: Water Quality Drivers and Impacts on Public, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health; Water Scarcity, Allocation and Reuse; Building Resilience to Extreme Events, Climate and Sea Level Rise; Hydroecologic Connections across the Land-Sea Continuum; Water, People and Policy; Intersecting Science, Community Perspectives, and Decision-Making; Education, Technology and Decision Tools for Improved Water Management; and AI/Machine Learning, Big Data and Convergent Science for Water Systems.
Sponsorship options
Sponsoring the 2026 UF Water Institute Symposium positions your organization as a leader in addressing critical water issues while gaining visibility among a dynamic and influential audience of over 500 expected attendees, including faculty, students, government officials, policymakers, engineers, scientists, water managers, industry leaders, legal experts, NGO representatives, and community members. Sponsorship not only elevates an organization but also directly supports participation by helping to subsidize registration costs for students and others. Available sponsorship levels include Diamond ($10,000+), Gold ($5,000+), Silver ($3,000+), Bronze ($2,000+), and Friends ($750+), each offering varying benefits such as complimentary registrations, tabletop display space, recognition as a session sponsor, logo placement on the website, social media shoutouts, and inclusion in printed materials. A full Sponsorship Prospectus is available for detailed information. Sponsorship payments must be received by Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to be recognized in the printed program or on printed items/attendee materials. For unique sponsorship contributions, contact Jessica Bailey.
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