The Symposium is organized into a 4-Day conference from Monday through Thursday consisting of an exhibit program, NEMC technical presentations, TNI committee meetings, an Innovative New Technology Showcase, and other events. A special workshop focused on laboratory cybersecurity issues will be held on Friday from 8:00 to 12:00 noon. A comprehensive examination to allow an individual to become certified as a Laboratory Quality Management Systems Professional will also be held on Friday from 8:00 to 12:00 noon.

Attendees can register to attend the full conference (Monday through Thursday), any day(s) (Monday through Thursday), or the Friday workshop, or the Friday Credentials Exam. Attendees can also register to view recordings of all presentations given Monday though Thursday by watching recordings.

 

Registration will open in April 2026. Please check back for more information as the date draws near.

 

 

Hyatt Regency Houston
1200 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002 USA
Tel: +1 713 654 1234

https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/hourh-hyatt-regency-houston-downtown (for general hotel information only)

Special advance registration rates of $128 per night (single) can be obtained by calling the hotel directly before July 13, 2026 or using our secure on-line registration system: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/HOURH/G-2EMS.

Centrally located in downtown Houston's business hub, our modern hotel puts you near the George R. Brown Convention Center and many Texas attractions, like Toyota Center, Hobby Center and Daiken Park, where you can catch a professional sporting event and attend a music concert. After a busy day of events or sightseeing, relax in a spacious guest room or suite, swim in our heated outdoor pool overlooking the city, relish the delicious menu at our hotel's Gulf & Prairie restaurant or grab a craft beer at our bar, located in the light-filled atrium lobby.

Parking
For the convenience and comfort of our guests, Hyatt Regency Houston offers parking with in and out privileges for $55 per day for overnight parking and $35 for 3-10 hours. 

 

Transportation
William Hobby Airport (HOU): 10 miles from the hotel

 

The preliminary technical program will be posted here when available: https://envirosymposium.group/meeting/2026/techprog.php.

Training will be posted here when available.

Examination to Become a Certified Environmental Laboratory Quality Management Systems Professional

A high-quality certification validates an individual's knowledge, skills, and abilities in a defined profession. Certified individuals reduce risk and enhance consumer protection and public safety and welfare. In addition, these certifications allow employers and other stakeholders to identify individuals with the competencies needed to perform a role or task.

Individuals may benefit from:

• Increased recognition by peers and respect of colleagues in the profession,
• Improved opportunities for employability and advancement,
• Greater confidence in their professional competence,
• Increased professional trust from employers or the public,
• Increased autonomy in the workplace, and
• Better compensation and career longevity.

Employers may benefit from:

• Qualified individuals for employment or advancement,
• Recertification requirements for continued or enhanced competence,
• Commitment to public safety and welfare and/or consumer protection,
• Reduced risk of errors, accidents and/or legal liability,
• Reduced employee turnover and increased job satisfaction, and
• Justification for potential compensation differential.

A proctored examination will be held on August 7, 2026 between 8:00am and 12:00pm, in conjunction with the 2026 Environmental Measurement Symposium, to allow an individual to become a certified Laboratory Quality Management Systems Professional. The examination will consist of 130 questions covering the topics detailed in the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) document (Click here to download). The examination will be offered in English only.

The examination will be segregated into two sections. Candidates have three (3) hours to complete the examination. This includes a short break between sections. The exam will be open book and candidates are encouraged to bring a laptop computer, but this is not required. Candidates are encouraged to develop a study plan based on review of the KSA document.

Fees

Fee information will be posted here when available.

The Poster Session will be presented on-site.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026; 3:30 - 5:00 pm

For the 13th year in a row, we are pleased to provide an opportunity for up to twelve (12) organizations to showcase innovative new technologies. Each organization will have 5 minutes to describe their product or service. Click here for more information.