Thank You for Joining Us at the 2026 Air Quality Summit!

Thank you for joining us for the 2026 Air Quality Summit! This year’s Summit brought together partners from across the region to share ideas, strengthen connections, and explore how we can move From Planning to Action to improve air quality in our communities.

 

Summit Highlights

Relive some of the highlights from the 2026 Air Quality Summit! Explore photos and video capturing the conversations, connections, student research, and ideas that made this year’s event memorable.

2026 Summit Highlights:

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Bringing the Region Together! 146 participants joined us for a day of collaboration, learning, and advancing clean air solutions.
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Diverse representation from local governments, academia, industry, community organizations, students, and regional partners, including speakers, exhibitors, and volunteers.
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Three Engaging featured speakers shared valuable insights on regional air quality trends, local initiatives, and emerging technologies, inspiring new ideas and advancing the conversation on turning clean air planning into action.
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Eight dynamic breakout sessions explored a range of topics, including transportation, industry, public health, community air monitoring, clean energy, and nature-based solutions.
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Ten university students from four local universities presented their research during the Student Poster Showcase.
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One-third of attendees participated in the Clean Air Connection Challenge, encouraging networking and cross-sector connections.

Continue the Conversation

The conversation doesn’t end with the Summit. Explore presentations, resources, and regional clean air initiatives to learn more about the work underway and opportunities to turn ideas into action.

2026 Regional Air Quality Summit – From Planning to Action

2026 Summit Agenda

Presentations & Resources

Clean Air Action Plan

Summit Photos

2025 Regional Air Quality Summit – Air Quality and Your Health

View the 2025 Event Highlights

Thank You to Our Partners

The 2026 Air Quality Summit would not have been possible without the support of our partners, speakers, moderators, exhibitors, students, volunteers, and attendees. Thank you for sharing your time, expertise, and commitment to cleaner air across our region.

University of Houston

UH Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Clarity

HARC

 

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Looking Ahead to 2027

The conversation continues! We’re already looking ahead to the 2027 Air Quality Summit and another opportunity to bring our region together to share progress, build partnerships, and advance solutions for cleaner air.

Help Us Make Next Year’s Summit Even Better

Your feedback helps shape the future of the Air Quality Summit. Take a few minutes to share what worked well, what we can improve, and what you’d like to see at the 2027 Summit.

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Contact Information

Would you like to contact us about this topic? Please contact:

Pharr Andrews
[email protected]
832-681-2587

Andrew DeCandis
[email protected]
832-681-2589