WHY ATTEND?

StormCon 2026 delivers actionable stormwater education, advanced MS4 compliance insights, and hands-on best practices needed to face today’s stormwater infrastructure and climate challenges. Whether you manage municipal stormwater programs, design green infrastructure, work in erosion control, or maintain drainage systems, StormCon is your gateway to the tools, training, and connections that matter.

Built for professionals in:

• Stormwater management
• Municipal engineering
• Erosion & sediment control
• Industrial stormwater compliance
• Flood risk mitigation
• Green infrastructure design
• Transportation & construction stormwater
• Stormwater policy & regulation

WHY MINNEAPOLIS?

Minneapolis is one of the most water-focused regions in the country, making it an ideal location for a stormwater conference. With thousands of lakes, the Mississippi River, and a long history of tackling flooding, water quality, and urban runoff, the city offers real-world examples of the challenges our industry faces.

It’s also home to leading watershed districts, innovative green infrastructure projects, and nationally recognized engineering and research teams, making it an ideal place to learn, tour, and connect.

Easy to reach, walkable, and built for conferences, Minneapolis brings together the technical relevance and convenience StormCon attendees value.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE AT STORMCON 2026

✔ Gain Practical Skills From 35+ Technical Sessions

• BMP monitoring & performance testing

• MS4 permit compliance & regulatory updates

• Flood modeling & flood mitigation strategies

• Industrial, commercial & residential stormwater management

• Nature-based stormwater solutions

• Sediment & erosion control best practices

• Green infrastructure design and optimization

• Stormwater policy, funding, and national leadership

Walk away with strategies you can use immediately, every session is built to give you actionable takeaways!

✔ See Innovative Solutions Up Close in the Exhibit Hall

Explore new technology, tools, and products that can help you solve everyday challenges: treatment devices, monitoring tools, modeling systems, erosion control products, and more.
It’s your chance to compare options, ask questions, and discover solutions you won't find anywhere else.

✔ Network with the Leaders Who 'Get It'

With receptions, exhibit hall conversations, and plenty of built-in networking moments, StormCon makes it easy to connect with peers who face the same challenges you do. You'll head home with new contacts, new ideas, and a stronger professional network.

✔ Get Inspired by the Industry’s Best Projects

See what’s possible in stormwater management through the SWS Top Projects Awards. Each year, Stormwater Solutions recognizes the most innovative and impactful stormwater and erosion control projects from across the country. As an attendee, you’ll get to learn from these award-winning case studies, understand why they stood out, and walk away with fresh ideas you can apply in your own community.

✔ Earn Up to 12.5 PDH Credits

Advance your career and meet your continuing education requirements in one trip. StormCon’s sessions are delivered by respected industry leaders, giving you high-value PDHs that support your professional development.

✔ Unlock Practical Guidance From our Keynote Speaker 

Hear national thought leaders on the most urgent issues affecting stormwater today: funding gaps, climate impacts, infrastructure challenges, and how agencies can prepare for the future.

You’ll leave with clarity, direction, and inspiration for the work ahead.

✔ Learn From Real Projects on Our Field Trips

Step Into Real-World Projects and Learn From the Experts Who Built Them

StormCon’s field trips show you how top-performing municipalities manage runoff, improve water quality, and increase resilience. Past tours have included everything from NASA to multi-pond treatment networks and reclaimed water innovations.

You’ll leave with new approaches, practical insight, and a firsthand understanding of what successful stormwater management looks like at scale.

✔ Win Prizes While Discovering New Solutions

Make the most of your time in the exhibit hall by joining our Passport Prize Giveaway. As you meet exhibitors and explore new products, you’ll collect stamps that enter you to win a range of great prizes. It’s a fun, easy way to engage with vendors, uncover tools that can support your work, and add a little excitement to your conference experience.