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
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
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
CEO and President
Environmental Solutions and Services
Veolia North America
Rice University Leadership

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

Dave Ross
Executive Vice President, Government Affairs and SustainabilityVeolia

John Peichel
Global Market DeveloperVeolia

Ivan Labaye
Senior Director, Technical & PerformanceVeolia
Rice University Featured Speakers

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

Eric Willman
Executive Director, Rice WaTER Institute
Rice University