February 24–26, 2026

Gainesville, Florida

Overview

Sustainable Water Resources: Complex Challenges, Integrated Solutions

The UF Water Institute and Duke Energy invite you to participate in the 10th biennial UF Water Institute Symposium. The Symposium will bring together individuals from a broad range of disciplines and organizations to explore water issues from diverse perspectives, and across geographical and temporal scales. The 2026 Symposium will focus on innovative science, technology, art, education, communication, policy, and management advances that address pressing water issues.

Announcements

Stay up to date on symposium announcements by browsing the list below:

  • Check back here soon for any new announcements regarding the 2026 symposium!

Agenda-at-a-Glance

View the tentative schedule below:

Check-in Begins

Opening Plenary Session

AM Break

Concurrent Sessions

Lunch Break

Concurrent Sessions

PM Break

Plenary Session

Sponsor Showcase & Career Fair

Check-in Begins

Plenary Session

AM Break

Concurrent Sessions

Lunch Break

Concurrent Sessions

PM Break

Concurrent Sessions

Poster Session & Reception

This poster session will feature a judged student poster competition

Check-in Begins

Plenary Session (Keynote Speaker)

AM Break

Concurrent Sessions

Lunch Break

Concurrent Sessions

PM Break

Closing Plenary

Winners of the student poster competition will be announced at this time

Symposium Concludes 

Event Venue

Event venue location info and gallery

J. Wayne Reitz Union, Gainesville, FL

The J. Wayne Reitz Union is the student union of the University of Florida, located on Museum Road on the university campus in Gainesville, Florida. The building, which was originally completed in 1967, contains dining facilities, meeting rooms, offices, a computer lab, a game room, retail stores, a movie theater and a hotel.

Get in Touch

Contact the symposium organizers for any additional questions you may have