61st Annual Florida Section Conference & Exposition

The Florida Section is pleased to announce the 61st Annual Conference and Exposition being held on May 20 – 21, 2026 in Tallahassee at the DoubleTree By Hilton on 101 South Adams Street. The event will offer a number of technical presentations by leaders in their fields, covering a broad range of the hottest issues with participation by representatives regulatory agencies from around Florida including Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), leading consultants, and academia. The conference has been specifically designed to enhance opportunities for networking and discussion with experts in air, water, and waste. In addition, our Young Professionals group is planning a networking and social event at this year’s conference and our student programs feature the Student Poster and Environmental Challenge competitions.

Accommodations for this year’s event will be hosted by the DoubleTree By Hilton in Tallahassee, FL located two blocks from the Florida State Capitol. Our conference room rate is $159/night plus parking and applicable taxes. Book your rooms by clicking this link to secure this room rate.

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The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is the leading authority on the topic of global environmental responsibility. As a trusted resource to more than 5,000 environmental professionals worldwide, this nonprofit, nonpartisan professional association, provides a neutral forum for information exchange, professional development, networking, public education and outreach. The Florida Section of the A&WMA, which includes eight chapters statewide, is focused on:

– Communicating information about environmental issues (air, waste, and water) that affect industries in Florida; and

– Creating connections between members who can assist with solution management.

Our membership includes professionals from a variety of fields including regulators, consultants, academia and the legal community. The core purpose of the Florida Section of A&WMA is to improve environmental knowledge and decisions among its members by providing a neutral forum for exchanging information.

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I joined A&WMA to network with others in our industry and immediately volunteered to help out with the annual conference, which I’ ve found to be an effective way to get to know people. There is incredible value in the richness and diversity of the membership! I have remained active in A&WMA because of the very collegial atmosphere and committed and welcoming leadership.

Nandra Weeks

Geosyntec, Senior Principal Engineer

I joined the A&WMA 30 years ago so that I would have greater access to the latest technical information, but I quickly found that it’ s also a great way to enhance and maintain professional connections. Joining your local chapter, your section, as well as the national A&WMA is an excellent way to keep up with issues and people.

Mike Kennedy

Duke Energy, Florida Environmental Policy and Affairs Director