Name: 14th Annual AWRA National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium
Start: 2026-04-10T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-10T18:00:00-04:00
Location: University of the District of Columbia

14th Annual AWRA National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium

Attendees will explore the critical challenges and solutions for managing water resources and infrastructure sustainably around the world.
About this Event

Resiliency for Integrated Water Systems

The 14th National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium will be held on April 10, 2026, at the University of the District of Columbia Van Ness Campus. This one-day symposium brings together experts from governmental agencies, academia, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations to discuss challenges and opportunities for sustainable management of water resources and infrastructure in the region, as well as nationally and internationally.

Details:

Location: University of the District of Columbia, Student Center

4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

Time: 8 AM - 6 PM

The symposium’s program includes:

Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.- 8:45 a.m.
Opening and Welcome: 8:45 a.m.- 9:10 a.m.
Opening Keynote: 9:10 a.m.- 9:35 a.m.
Break: 9:35 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
Plenary Session: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon Keynote Speaker - 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Break: 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions 1 &2: 1:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Break: 2:50 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions 3 &4: 3:15 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
Poster Presentations: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Networking Reception / Poster Awards: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Keynote Speaker: Mahya Hashemi, Research Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.

Plenary Session Expert Panelists

Concurrent Sessions

Poster Displays

Cost: From $75 pp

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About Us:

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a historically Black, urban land grant university that offers associate, baccalaureate, and graduate programs, certificate programs and community outreach programs to learners of all ages.

The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) embodies the land-grant tradition of UDC. We offer cutting edge academic programs in urban sustainability, water resources management, nutrition and dietetics, urban architecture and community planning. CAUSES also offer a wide range of programs that serve individuals and organizations in our community and beyond.

Laboratory Testing Service: Get your water and soil tested.

Questions? Please email the Director of Water Resources Research Institute, Dr. Tolessa Deksissa at [email protected] or call 202-642-0421.

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