(Ankeny, Iowa – January 14, 2026) The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) invites conservation professionals, researchers, practitioners, educators, students, policymakers, and industry partners to submit presentation proposals for the 81st SWCS International Annual Conference, taking place July 26–29, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri.
As conservation agencies, producers, and communities respond to increasing pressures on soil and water resources, the SWCS International Annual Conference provides a timely national platform to share solutions, lessons learned, and measurable conservation outcomes. The conference convenes a diverse, multidisciplinary audience committed to science-based decision-making, program effectiveness, and real-world conservation impact.
Conference Topics
SWCS welcomes presentation proposals addressing a broad range of conservation-related topics, including:
- Regenerative Agriculture for All Scales and Systems
- Conservation at the Confluence
- Innovation, Technology, and Data in Conservation
- The Producer and the Plot
- Adaptive Management of Conservation Efforts
- Conservation Economics and Policy
- Conservation Models, Tools, and Technologies
- Conservation in Organic, Specialty, Small-Scale, or Urban Agriculture
- Cultivating Conservation Technical Assistance, Community, and Networks
- Outreach, Education, and Community Engagement
- Social Sciences Informing Conservation
- Soil Health Resources, Indicators, Assessment, and Management
- Water Resource Assessment and Management
Presenters may submit proposals for oral presentations, poster sessions, workshops, or symposia. Submissions will be reviewed by the SWCS Conference Program Committee to ensure high-quality, relevant content that reflects the breadth of the conservation field.
Submission Information
- Abstract submission deadline: February 4, 2026
- Presentation formats: Oral presentations, posters, workshops, and symposia
- Submission guidelines and portal: Available at www.swcs.org/26AC
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About SWCS
With more than 2,000 members around the world, the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization that serves as an advocate for conservation professionals and for science-based conservation practice, programs, and policy.
SWCS’s mission is to foster the science and art of natural resource conservation. We work to discover, develop, implement, and constantly improve conservation practices and systems that sustain the productive capacity of the land while protecting environmental quality.
We pursue our mission through a combination of research, education, and advocacy aimed at promoting state-of-the-art conservation practices and science-based conservation policy.