2026 John and Kay Hargrave Water Sustainability Conference
Schedule
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
East Central University | Ada, OK
About this Event
Celebrating 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 AM
Registration
Host: Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: President Wendall Godwin, East Central University
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking Luncheon
Host: Chickasaw Business Center, Foundation Hall
🕑: 02:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Technical Talks
Host: Chickasaw Business Center, Room 221
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Poster Contest
Host: Chickasaw Business Center, Foundation Hall
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Oka' Fest
Host: Centennial Plaza
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
OK3 Concert
Host: Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center
Friday, Oct. 16
🕑: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Field Experience
Where is it happening?
East Central University, 1100 East 14th Street, Ada, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 50.00
