36th Annual Produced Water Society Conference
Houston Marriott, Sugar Land
Our Annual Produced Water Society Conference brings together industry leaders, technical experts, and decision-makers from around the world to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping produced water management. Through expert-led presentations, technical discussions, and collaborative exchange, the conference provides a platform for sharing insight, advancing best practices, and strengthening professional connections. As the Society’s flagship event, it offers an unmatched opportunity to learn, engage, and contribute to the future of responsible water management.
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Annual Conferences
Built for the conversations that move produced water forward.
Produced Water Society conferences are designed to spark dialogue, challenge assumptions, and surface real solutions to today’s produced water challenges. Rather than passive sessions, these events create an active environment where insight is shared, questions are explored, and ideas move from concept to application. Attendees leave with new perspectives, actionable insight, and connections that continue to shape their work long after the event concludes.
This is where progress begins.
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Become a Sponsor
Sponsor a PWS Conference
Sponsoring a Produced Water Society conference positions your organization at the center of meaningful industry conversation. PWS sponsorship opportunities are designed to support education and collaboration while connecting your brand with professionals actively shaping produced water management. Through sponsorship, organizations gain visibility among a highly engaged audience and play a direct role in advancing knowledge, innovation, and responsible water practices.
Keynote Speakers
Become a Speaker at a PWS event
PWS keynote speakers bring perspective, experience, and insight drawn from across the produced water and energy landscape. These voices help frame the most important conversations of our conferences, offering context around where the industry is today and where it is headed next.
Industry Leadership
Keynote speakers share strategic insight shaped by real-world experience across operations, technology, policy, and innovation.
Insight Beyond the Technical
Speakers address broader industry themes including change, leadership, collaboration, and the future of produced water management.
Voices From Across the Industry
PWS keynote speakers represent diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, reflecting the complexity and global nature of produced water challenges.
Setting the Stage for Meaningful Dialogue
These sessions are designed to inform, inspire, and prompt conversation that continues throughout the conference experience.
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Annual Conference FAQs
Answers to common questions about attending, participating, and engaging at PWS conferences.
Conferences are designed for operators, regulators, vendors, academics, researchers, students, and professionals involved in produced water and water management.
Topics may include emerging technologies, operational challenges, regulatory considerations, research findings, and evolving industry practices.
PWS conferences balance technical depth with broader industry discussion, offering sessions that support both practical application and strategic perspective.
Many conferences are open to non-members, while PWS members may receive discounted registration or additional benefits.
Conference programming may include keynote presentations, breakout sessions, panel discussions, technical presentations, and networking opportunities.
Yes. Conferences are designed to encourage meaningful interaction through structured sessions and informal engagement throughout the event.
Speakers and topics are selected based on industry relevance, technical value, and emerging priorities within the produced water community.
PWS hosts conferences in various locations globally to support regional engagement and worldwide participation across the produced water industry.
Yes. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available for organizations interested in supporting the event and engaging with attendees.
Absolutely! PWS conferences welcome students and early-career professionals and often include opportunities tailored to emerging talent.