About the 2026 Houston Regional Air Quality Summit

Houston's Regional Air Quality Summit is a regional conference that brings together representatives from government, industry, academia, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to discuss current air quality challenges and collaborative solutions. The summit provides a forum for sharing research, best practices, and implementation strategies that support cleaner air and healthier communities throughout the region.

Event Details

Date

Date icon Thursday, October 8, 2026

Location

Location icon University of Houston Alumni Center
3204 Cullen Blvd.
Houston, TX 77204

Time

Time icon 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Attendee Cost

Attendee Cost icon $25 (Limited registration fee waivers are available. Apply for consideration here.)

Agenda at a Glance

Time Activity
9:00 am Coffee Networking + Registration + Opening
10:00 am Host and Co-Host Welcome Remarks
10:30 am The Region State of Air Quality
11:00 am Keynote Presentation
11:40 am Networking Lunch & Exhibits Session
12:00 pm Lunch & Networking
1:00 pm 6 Dynamic Breakout Sessions
3:40 pm Overview of AQ online Resources
3:55 pm Closing Reflections
 

Why You Should Join Us

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Engage with Experts
Join breakout sessions with air quality leaders to share best practices and emerging trends. Includes Q&A and audience interaction.

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Collaborate on Regional Goals
See how the 2026 Houston Regional Air Quality Summit aligns with the Clean Air Action Plan Climate Pollution Reduction Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan.

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Showcase Student Initiatives
Explore bold, university-led projects driving real-world environmental change.

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Eat, Learn, Connect
Free registration, lunch, and snacks. Transit-friendly Houston Medical District location.

What to Expect

What to expect icon bullet point State of Houston’s Air – A keynote on current air quality trends and local challenges.

What to expect icon bullet point Air Quality Regional Implementation – Discover how communities across the region are putting clean air strategies into action.

What to expect icon bullet point Air Quality Innovation – Explore the latest digital tools, data platforms, and technologies supporting air quality emissions reduction.

What to expect icon bullet point Breakout Sessions – Gain insights from impactful leaders in government, industry, business, community, and youth.

Join the Conversation & Secure Your Spot

Join us at the 2026 Houston Regional Air Quality Summit as we work toward creating a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for the Houston-Galveston region.

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Become an Exhibitor

This is an opportunity to showcase your organization, connect with regional leaders, and demonstrate the innovative solutions helping create cleaner air and healthier communities. Exhibiting is a unique opportunity to engage with decision-makers, practitioners, and partners from across the region.

Our Partners

University of Houston

UH Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences