# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 John and Kay Hargrave Water Sustainability Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate 10 years of Oka Con with training, panels, networking, live music, and a field experience focused on water and land.About this EventCelebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Oka Institute, the John and Kay Hargrave Water Sustainability Conference, known as Oka Con’26, brings together leaders, professionals, and communities to explore solutions shaping the future of water and land stewardship.This two-day event in Ada, Oklahoma features community training, expert speakers, panel discussions, and technical sessions focused on advancing sustainable water management and resilient communities. Attendees will have opportunities to connect through networking events and a collaborative luncheon, as well as engage with research through a poster contest.The celebration continues with Oka’ Fest, honoring a decade of impact, followed by live entertainment. The conference concludes with a field experience highlighting best practices in land management and stewardship.Whether you are a community leader, industry professional, researcher, or student, Oka Con’26 offers valuable insight, meaningful connections, and real-world applications to support sustainable water solutions.Thursday, Oct. 15🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMRegistrationHost: Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMOpening RemarksHost: President Wendall Godwin, East Central University🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AMA Decade of Impact: Building Partnerships for Oklahoma's Future🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMFrom Policy to Progress: Supporting Sustainable Communities 🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMConservation in Action: Stewardship from the Ground Up 🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMInnovating Water Management Through Science and Technology 🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PMNetworking Luncheon Host: Chickasaw Business Center, Foundation Hall 🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMLegislative Perspectives on Water, Land, and Infrastructure 🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMTechnical TalksHost: Chickasaw Business Center, Room 221🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMPoster Contest Host: Chickasaw Business Center, Foundation Hall 🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMOka' Fest Host: Centennial Plaza🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMEvening Entertainment Host: Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts CenterFriday, Oct. 16🕑: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PMField Experience
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ada/2026-john-and-kay-hargrave-water-sustainability-conference/100001988514411133
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, festivals, workshops, music, contests, live-music, entertainment, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 6 hours
  - Location: East Central University
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 50, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ada
- **state**: OK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: East Central University
- **lat**: 34.7724992
- **long**: -96.661179
- **full address**: East Central University, 1100 East 14th Street, Ada, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 John and Kay Hargrave Water Sustainability Conference being held?
  - **A:** 2026 John and Kay Hargrave Water Sustainability Conference takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at East Central University, 1100 East 14th Street, Ada, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 John and Kay Hargrave Water Sustainability Conference?
  - **A:** 2026 John and Kay Hargrave Water Sustainability Conference is organized by Oka' the Water Institute at ECU.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 John and Kay Hargrave Water Sustainability Conference is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ada, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 John and Kay Hargrave Water Sustainability Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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