Smart Net-Zero

July 26-29, 2026 | In-person | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |

Held under the theme “Gateway to Conservation,” SWCS 2026 draws on St. Louis’s location at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers to highlight the expanding role of soil and water conservation in sustainable land management. The conference brings together farmers, conservation professionals, industry leaders, students, and researchers to exchange science-based practices that enhance resilience, support productive agriculture, and reduce environmental impacts under changing climate conditions. The program features specialty tracks such as Regenerative Agriculture for All, Conservation at the Confluence, and Innovation, Technology, and Data in Conservation, including an on-farm–oriented “The Producer and the Plot” format pairing producers and researchers. Technical sessions, workshops, and tours address soil health, watershed management, climate adaptation, and GHG reduction, with opportunities to develop contributions for the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (JSWC). Proposal submissions close on February 4, 2026.