BeyondPFAS: Research Enabling End-to-End Solutions

Veolia Exclusive Customer PFAS Forum
Complete PFAS Solutions

Date: October 28–29, 2025

Location: Houston, TX

Event Description

Join Veolia and Rice University's WaTER Institute for an exclusive industry-focused forum exploring comprehensive PFAS management solutions. This collaborative event includes an educational morning session with an interactive afternoon, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners. The morning features expert-led technical presentations on advanced treatment technologies, analytical methods, and emerging disposal innovations. The afternoon workshop enables direct engagement through short presentations followed by facilitated round table discussions.

The second day includes tours of at two state-of-the-art facilities in the Houston area. This invitation-only event offers unique opportunities to gain practical insights, share experiences, and contribute to the evolving landscape of PFAS management.

Key Event Details:

  • Day 1: Technical presentations and industry discussions at Rice University
  • Day 2: Guided tours of the Tomball laboratory facilities and the Port Arthur thermal facility

Seats are limited!
Be sure to RSVP today.

Day 1: Technical Presentations

October 28th, 2025 | Full Day Event
Rice University Faculty Club @ Cohen House
6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005
 

Quick Facts

  • Indoor venue
  • Lunch provided
  • Professional networking
  • Interactive sessions

Session Highlights

  • PFAS regulatory updates
  • Research presentations
  • BeyondPFAS solutions
  • Workshop roundtable discussions

Day 2: Guided Site Tours

October 29th, 2025 | 8:00 AM–4:45 PM
Starting Point: Tomball Lab
21222 Spell Cir, Tomball, Texas
 

Quick Facts

  • Transportation provided
  • Box lunch included
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Multiple facility tours

Tour Highlights

  • Tomball lab
  • Port Arthur thermal facility
  • Control room visit
  • Deep well facility

 

Opening Introductions and Comments

Veolia Leadership

Bob Cappadona Veolia

Bob Cappadona
CEO and President
Environmental Solutions and Services
Veolia North America

Rice University Leadership

Pedro Alvarez Rice University

Pedro Alvarez
George R. Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Director, Rice WaTER Institute

 

Veolia Featured Speakers

Dave Ross

Dave Ross

Executive Vice President, Government Affairs and Sustainability
Veolia

John Peichel

John Peichel

Global Market Developer
Veolia

Ivan Labaye

Ivan Labaye

Senior Director, Technical & Performance
Veolia

 

Rice University Featured Speakers

Mike Wong

Michael Wong

Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Director, Rice PAR | Rice Center for PFAS Abatement and Replacement
Rice University

Eric Willman

Eric Willman

Executive Director, Rice WaTER Institute
Rice University