Register Now for the 37th Annual Produced Water Society Conference – Feb 8 – Feb 11, 2027 – Houston, TX

Date: February 8–11, 2027
Location: Houston Marriott Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX

About the Conference

The Produced Water Society (PWS) will host its 37th Annual Conference, bringing together international experts, operators, regulators, technology providers, researchers, and other industry professionals to address the changing demands of produced water management.

For nearly four decades, this flagship event has provided a platform for technical knowledge-sharing and industry collaboration. Through expert presentations, executive discussions, case studies, and technology showcases, attendees will examine current challenges, evaluate emerging solutions, and discuss the future of water management across the energy sector.

As the Society’s leading annual gathering, the conference offers opportunities to exchange practical experience, strengthen professional relationships, and explore approaches that support more efficient, responsible, and sustainable produced water operations.

Conference Focus Areas

Research and Technical Innovation

Explore emerging technologies, research findings, pilot project results, and proven practices that are advancing produced water treatment and management.

Education and Professional Development

Gain industry knowledge through technical sessions, workshops, seminars, and professional learning opportunities designed to strengthen expertise and support career growth.

Industry Collaboration and Networking

Connect with professionals from across the produced water community, including operators, regulators, service providers, academics, and technology developers. Exchange perspectives and build relationships that support progress across the industry.

Practical Industry Solutions

Examine real-world case studies and operational approaches that help improve treatment efficiency, water reuse, regulatory compliance, and responsible water management from upstream through downstream operations.

About the Produced Water Society

The Produced Water Society is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit dedicated to advancing knowledge, collaboration, and innovation in produced water management. Since 1990, the organization has connected professionals across the global energy industry through conferences, technical programs, research exchange, and professional development initiatives.

Its mission is to bring together the people, expertise, and technologies needed to address water management challenges while supporting environmental stewardship and operational performance.

Membership and Professional Development

PWS offers membership opportunities for individuals and organizations looking to expand their technical knowledge and strengthen their industry connections.

• Professional and Corporate Memberships: Individual memberships support professional development, while corporate memberships allow companies to include multiple team members under a bundled plan.
• Student and Young Professional Memberships: Designed for students and early-career professionals, these programs provide access to technical education, mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities.

Membership benefits include educational resources, event discounts, member directories, and access to a growing international community of produced water professionals.

Year-Round PWS Initiatives

• Annual Conference: A global gathering featuring expert presentations, technical discussions, technology showcases, and industry networking.
• Technical Seminars: Focused learning opportunities covering treatment challenges, operational issues, and emerging technologies.
• Research and Technical Insight: Access to industry research, case studies, technical developments, and best practices.
• Industry Networking: Opportunities to connect with operators, regulators, vendors, academics, and innovators working on water management solutions.
• Membership Program: Educational resources, event discounts, professional connections, and opportunities to participate in the PWS community.
• Young Professionals Program: Mentorship, career development, and industry engagement for the next generation of produced water professionals.

Partner With the Produced Water Society

PWS works with industry professionals and organizations to identify critical water management priorities, bring experts together, exchange technical knowledge, and share solutions that can benefit the wider energy sector.

Through conferences, committees, technical forums, and research initiatives, the Society helps advance practical approaches to treatment efficiency, water reuse, regulatory developments, and long-term sustainability.

Organizations can also support this work through event sponsorships, connecting their brands with industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers while contributing to education and collaboration across the produced water community.

Join the 37th Annual Produced Water Society Conference in Sugar Land to exchange expertise, build valuable industry connections, and contribute to the future of produced water management.