Kansas State University’s Center for Hazardous Substance Research and Kansas Water Institute will host a two-day event on September 22-23, 2026 focused on advancing science, practice, and collaboration around emerging contaminants. This symposium will bring together researchers, practitioners, industry, and community partners to explore the impacts of emerging contaminants on water, soil, food systems, and public health with the intent of identifying actionable opportunities for collaboration across Kansas and the nation.