# Upper Mississippi River Conference

- Dates: 4 November 2026 to 5 November 2026
- Location: RiverCenter, Davenport, United States
- Organiser: River Action
- Industry: Energy & Cleantech

## About

The Upper Mississippi River Conference is an annual event focused on river and climate issues, bringing together conservationists and regional stakeholders from various disciplines. It includes presentations, panels, and a Next Gen Summit program for emerging stewards and conservationists. The conference is organized by River Action.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.riveraction.org/umrc/)
- [Registration](https://shopriveraction.square.site/shop/umrc/4FOFJAP3TPEQUIXY2UM4OBFS)
- [Agenda](https://www.riveraction.org/umrc/agenda)

## Topics

- Environment & Waste

## Speakers

- Dr. Aaron Thompson, Landscape Architect and Horticulturist, Purdue University

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection**: 80 m from the venue, 200 East 3rd Street, Davenport, 52801
- **DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport**: 160 m from the venue, 111 East Second Street, Davenport, 52801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mlididt-doubletree-davenport/)
  - Phone: +1 563-322-2200
- **The Current Iowa, Autograph Collection**: 260 m from the venue, 215 North Main Street, Davenport, 52801
- **Beiderbecke Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 940 m from the venue, 532 West 7th Street, Davenport, 52803
  - [Hotel website](https://www.beiderbeckeinn.com/)
  - Phone: +1-563-323-0047
- **Holiday Inn Rock Island - Quad Cities**: 1.4 km from the venue

## What people are saying

- [River Action preparing for 19th annual Upper Mississippi River Conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UPUf_99mWo)
  - River Action is preparing for its Upper Mississippi River Conference. This year's theme focuses on collaboration and building a more resilient riverfront.
- [River Action kicks off Upper Mississippi River Conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOZi9SQ2f4I)
  - River Action kicks off Upper Mississippi River Conference WQAD News 8 126K subscribers Subscribe
- [Upper Mississippi River Conference returns to Moline in October](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2y23SQnSuk)
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- [Upper Mississippi River Conference addresses climate change's ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAdyQEQensk)
  - The two-day event began on Oct. 19, featuring talks from various environmentalists and professors on the health of the river."Read more: https://www.wqad.com...

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/upper-mississippi-river-conference/