Great Lakes Water Conference

26th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference

"Water, Technology, and Law"

Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Virtual Conference - Registration required

Technological developments present both challenges and opportunities for the safety and security of water resources. On one hand, technology like AI creates new demand for water, placing more stress on this crucial natural resource. On the other hand, new technology can assist with tasks like groundwater monitoring and studying water consumption patterns. This conference will bring together experts in water law and policy to discuss water, technology, and law, with special attention paid to the Great Lakes region.

The conference is sponsored by The University of Toledo College of Law and its affiliated Legal Institute of the Great Lakes.

Registration opens September 28.

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Previous Conferences

Historically, water law has been the province of lawyers and policymakers in the arid western United States. In recent years, however, lawmakers in the Great Lakes region have come to recognize the critical role that water management plays in securing a healthy and vibrant society over the long term. In recognition of this development, the College of Law and the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes sponsor annual conferences each fall on water issues of importance to the Great Lakes region and the nation. For more information, explore the conference brochure links below.