EPRI International Water and Environment Meeting In conjunction with the 13th PICWS Cooling Water Expert Meeting - November 2026

Please reserve 4–6 November 2026 for the EPRI International Water and Environment Meeting, held in conjunction with the 13th International PICWS Cooling Water Expert Meeting. This 2.5 day in-person event will take place at EDF Lab, Chatou, France.

ATTENDANCE BENEFITS
Jointly organized by EPRI, EDF, and the Power Industry Cooling Water Specialists (PICWS), this meeting will bring together industry practitioners, subject-matter experts, researchers, and invited guests to discuss technical issues and practical experience related to cooling water systems and broader water topics. Building on the traditional PICWS focus, this expanded meeting will emphasize technical, non-commercial exchange on topics such as cooling water intakes and discharges, cooling towers, biofouling control, water availability, treatment, discharge conditions, and regulatory and permitting challenges under increasingly variable climate conditions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Attendance is intended for professionals with direct technical or operational responsibilities related to water and environmental issues at power and energy facilities. Registration will be managed by EPRI. Additional details on logistics and the technical program will be shared as planning progresses.