6th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference May 5 – May 6, 2026 – Irving
The reimagined 6th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference will take place on May 5-6, 2026, at the Irving Convention Center. Senior executives will gather to discuss critical action items in Lower 48 produced water, including business model evolution, competitive landscape, capital, regulations, infrastructure trends, and future risks and opportunities. Delegates will include top E&Ps, water midstream professionals, water service and logistics providers, equipment suppliers, data providers, investors, regulators, landowners, and other stakeholders in the oilfield water marketplace.
If you liked the past 5 editions of this prestigious conference, you are going to love what comes next! Big changes and upgrades are in store for our 6th year to enhance the experience for all participants and create unrivaled value for our sponsors and speakers.
We’re transforming the spacious ground-level Exhibit Hall at the Irving Convention Center into the heart of the action! Sponsors, showcase your brand with trailer-mounted displays, parked right next to your booth in the Exhibit Hall, to captivate and impress attendees.
And beyond the cutting-edge education, networking, and upgrades we are planning for you at the Irving Convention Center in May 2026, explore the vibrant entertainment district nearby. Keep the connections going with endless dining, entertainment, and nightlife options just steps away.
Don’t miss out on the opportunities and energy this reimagined event will deliver! Join us in 2026 for an unforgettable conference experience that’s bigger, bolder, and bursting with opportunity.
Conference Agenda
Monday – May 4, 2026 | Pre-Conference
| Start Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Inject IQ User Group Meeting private meeting, separate registration required |
| 10:30 am | B3 Insight’s Ripple Effects Summit Begins private meeting, separate registration required |
| 12:00 pm | B3 Insight’s Ripple Effects Luncheon private meeting, separate registration required |
| 1:00 pm | B3 Insight’s Ripple Effects Summit Continues private meeting, separate registration required |
| 2:00 pm | Exhibitor Set-up in the Irving Convention Center exhibit hall (ground floor) |
| 5:00 pm | Happy Hour for B3 Insight’s Ripple Effects Summit & Permian Basin Water Management Council private meeting, separate registration required |
| 6:00 pm | Welcome Reception Texican Court; open to all conference registrants; enjoy drinks, snacks, networking, & live entertainment |
| 7:30 pm | Welcome Reception Concludes |
| 7:30 pm | VIP Cigar Reception Invitation only |
Tuesday – May 5, 2026 | Conference Day 1
| Start Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Networking Breakfast In Exhibit Hall |
| 8:45 am | Opening Remarks [Main Stage] Pete Cook; Joseph Triepke |
| 9:00 am | State Of The Industry Keynote Panel [Main Stage] Robert Crain; Scott Mitchell; Jon VandenBrand; Bentsen Falb (Moderator) |
| 9:45 am | Shale Data Trends Keynote [Main Stage] Ryan Hassler |
| 10:15 am | Water Data Trends Keynote [Main Stage] Kelly Bennett |
| 10:45 am | Networking Break In Exhibit Hall |
| 11:15 am | The Call On Long Haul – Distance Disposal Market Trends & Infrastructure Buildout [Stage One] Christian Herrington; Hayden McEntire; Taylor Spalla (Moderator) |
| 11:45 am | Emerging Waste-To-Value Opportunities [Stage Two] Hood Whitson |
| 12:15 pm | Networking Lunch In Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30 pm | Market Trends In Water Midstream [Stage One] Sean Puryear; Jason Schumacher (Moderator) |
| 2:15 pm | Produced Water Co-mingling & Liability [Stage Two] Robert Ballantyne |
| 2:30 pm | Oilfield Water Trends Outside The Permian [Stage One] Will Bernitsky; John Cave; Matt Tate; Bret Sumner (Moderator) |
| 3:15 pm | Storage Optimization [Stage Two] Kieron Jeffries |
| 3:30 pm | Self Cleaning Auto-strainer In SWD [Stage One] Michael Otto |
| 3:45 pm | Regulatory Update Discussion [Stage One] Ted Wooten; Nathan Alleman; Brandon Durrett (Moderator) |
| 4:30 pm | Ranch Water Reception In Exhibit Hall |
| 5:30 pm | Pickleball Court Open Play |
| 6:30 pm | Reception Closes & Day One Adjourns |
Wednesday – May 6, 2026 | Conference Day 2
| Start Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Networking Breakfast In Exhibit Hall |
| 9:00 am | Welcome Back [Main Stage] Pete Cook; Joseph Triepke |
| 9:15 am | E&P Operator H2O Perspectives Panel [Main Stage] Raymond Vaz; Vrajesh Mehta; Phillip Douget; Luis Baez (Moderator) |
| 10:00 am | Future Constraints In Produced Water [Main Stage] Vitalis Nzerem; Patrick Patton (Moderator) |
| 10:45 am | Networking Break In Exhibit Hall |
| 11:00 am | Acceleration Strategies For Beneficial Reuse [Stage One] Rick McCurdy |
| 11:30 am | Money In Water Panel [Stage Two] Stephen Cole; Joshua Lancaster |
| 12:00 pm | Conference Closes |
| 12:05 pm | Post-Conference Pickleball Networking Begins |
| 12:15 pm | Courtside Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Produced Water Pickleball Tournament |
| 4:00 pm | Tournament Ends |
