What's happening at StormCon 2026

Discover all things taking place at StormCon this year in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Stormwater professionals are headed to Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 25-27 for StormCon 2026. The convention this year features a wide array of educational sessions, an exhibition, networking events and local tours.

Below, you can find write-ups of editor-selected sessions, videos from the show floor and new products featured at the event.

Pre-show

StormCon 2026 exhibitors give a first look at their booths, from live product demos to conference sponsorships.
Aug. 5, 2026
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With more than a dozen lakes and a stretch of the Mississippi River running through downtown, Minneapolis's history of shaping its communities around water and stormwater decisions...
July 1, 2026

2026 keynote

Articles

The project underscores the complexities of stormwater management in dry climates, including vegetation establishment, infrastructure modifications and advanced water quality ...
Aug. 26, 2026
Research from the University of Minnesota reveals that road salt persists in soils for years, creating a long-lasting 'legacy' that affects groundwater and surface waters.
Aug. 26, 2026
The city’s approach combined innovative planting methods, resident engagement and adaptive standards development, demonstrating that effective stormwater management requires comprehensi...
Aug. 26, 2026

Editor-selected sessions

Gain practical skills from technical sessions that cover seven tracks, including:

  • BMP monitoring
  • Green infrastructure
  • Flood modeling & mitigation
  • Industrial, commercial and residential
  • Transportation & construction
  • Programs, permits and compliance
  • General sessions & NMSA

Stormwater Solutions editors selected a few must-attend sessions found below. A full list of sessions with descriptions, times and locations can be found here.

Lower Bear Tributary Water Quality Treatment Train: Post Project Highlights

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10:15 AM - 10:55 AM

M100 D-E

A Summary of Road Salt Research from Minnesota

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 11:05 AM - 11:45 AM

M100 B-C

Lessons Learned: Long-term Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

M100 D-E

Bioretention Basins and Retired Residents: A Pilot Project

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:50 PM - 2:30 PM

M100 F-G

Panel Discussion: State and City Perspectives on Stormwater Collaboration

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

L100 Ballroom

HOAs: Friends or Foes? Navigating Post-Stormwater Compliance in a Phase II NPDES Community

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

M100 B-C

Beyond the Permit: Strengthening Stormwater Through Outreach & Education

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 8:50 AM - 9:30 AM

M100 B-C

Integrated Flood Planning: Utilizing Detailed Modeling to Inform Prioritization of Urban Flood Mitigation Projects

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM

M100 F-G

Urban Trees Influence Stormwater Quantity and Quality from Tree to Watershed Scales

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM

M100 D-E

Creating a Sustainable GSI Program in Montana: From Advisory Council to Action

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

M100 D-E

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