CEC Presents the 13th Annual

Greater Houston Environmental Summit 2026

October 23-24, 2026 

United Way, 50 Waugh Dr., Houston, TX 77002

Citizens Environmental Coalition (CEC) will convene 200 diverse stakeholders at our 2026 Greater Houston Environmental Summit - Fostering Resilience in Community, to address the three priority areas selected by CEC members:

1. Implement nature-based solutions to mitigate extreme weather occurrences while ensuring equitable access to natural resources. 

2. Optimize regional resource efficiency to advance circular economy practices.

3. Promote energy and water practices and develop appropriate infrastructure for grid resilience and sustainability.

Many of the Greater Houston area's environmental leaders will participate, along with business, political, and community leaders, to hear the results of CEC's Working Groups Built for Resilience and Research & Data Hub, and discuss next steps for collaborative, community-wide programming in 2027.

This year's summit unites local leaders, changemakers, and community voices to align strategies, build collective power, and launch immediate solutions for climate adaptation, circularity, and infrastructure resilience.

The following presenters will be selected:

• 1 breakfast speaker will have 20 to 30 minutes to present, including a 10-minute Q&A

• 1 luncheon keynote will have 30-40 minutes to present, including a 10-minute Q&A

• 10-20 panelists who will either:

  • Provide a 5 - 10-minute presentation as part of a short series of presenters, followed by Q&A with the audience

  • Serve on a moderated panel of 2-3 other panelists 

• Up to 4 presenters may be selected to provide a 30 - 45 minute presentation as part of a breakout session.

Application closes July 31. 
Speakers will be announced mid-August.

If you have questions, please reach out to Alex McCray at Alex.McCray@houstontx.gov.