GREEN COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Located at the Baylor Research Innovation & Collaborative, Waco, Texas
Registrations are extremely limited this year, please register early to secure your spot!
ROOTED IN RESILIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES IN TEXAS.
5 YEARS OF GATHERING FOR GREEN COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE.
For 4 years now we have gathered passionate Texans to cultivate meaningful conversations around sustainable, resilient Texas communities. We are gearing up for our 5th year, to be hosted at the Baylor Research Innovation and Collaborative (BRIC) for a one-day conference. This year, we are focusing on our communities in Texas at a deeper level, by bringing together thought leaders who play an active role in energy, water, waste, and infrastructure, as it related to environmental action. This year’s conference is a one-day event at the Baylor Research Innovation & Collaborative.
To learn more about our 2025 conference and our audience members, see the impact report below.
TENTATIVE AGENDA + SESSION DETAILS
8:00am-9:00am: Check-in, Coffee (breakfast will not be provided)
9:00am-10:15am: Opening Panel Session
10:15am-10:45 am: Coffee networking break, Exhibitor Hall
10:45am-11:30am: Concurrent Sessions
11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch (catered, onsite)
12:30pm-1:15pm: Concurrent Sessions
1:15pm-2:15pm: Concurrent Sessions
2:15pm-3:00pm: Dr Pepper Float Hour, sponsored by Baylor CRASR + Exhibitor hall and Poster Presentations
3:00pm-4:00pm: Closing Session
Session time and details are subject to change, a full updated agenda will be live by late spring/early summer.
EXHIBIT AT THE 2026 GREEN COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
As we gather for the 5th year in a row, we are excited to offer exhibitor spots at the conference. Please note, this year we are hosting at the Baylor Research Innovation and Collaborative. Exhibitors will be provided a table and (2) two chairs, with 2 (two) attendee tickets only.
Additional staff will be required to purchase a ticket.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND ATTENDEE INFORMATION
REGISTER AS AN ATTENDEE
Join us on September 17, 2026 at the Baylor Research Innovation & Collaborative for a one-day conference full of cultivating meaningful conversations around building sustainable and resilient communities in Texas. This year’s conference is extremely limited on spots, so registration will fill up very quickly. Register now to secure your spot. Registrations will need to be done individually, as we do not offer group registration.
Questions? Email: info@keepwacobeautiful.org
REGISTRATION IS LAUNCHING SOON, PLEASE STAY TUNED!
CONFERENCE LOCATION + PARKING
Thank you to our partner, Baylor Research Innovation & Collaborative for hosting us again this year, as we “return home” to the BRIC for the 2026 conference. The very first year of the conference we kicked off with our amazing partner and we are excited to be back.
Please Note: this space is a major collaborative and research facility. Parking is free and available on-site. As guests enter the entrance you’ll be greeted by one of our staff members to direct you on where to go. Please be mindful to not enter any rooms that are not marked by our conference signage as there are groups working diligently throughout the space!
Learn more about the BRIC here.
CONFERENCE HOTEL BLOCKS
We are securing hotel blocks for the conference. Please stay tuned as the blocks will be available for a limited time only.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Green Communities Conference
Planning Partners
Thanks to our collaborative community partners in dreaming up a more sustainable future for all.
The Green Communities Conference is organized by a diverse coalition of individuals and organizations from across Texas, united in their mission to tackle resiliency challenges within their communities.