2026 Darcy Lecture

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The 2026 Darcy Lecturer will be announced in June 2025.

The 2026 Darcy Lecturer will be announced in June 2025.

General information

  • There is no fee for the Darcy Lecture.
  • You may not charge attendees to attend the lecture.
  • The Groundwater Foundation pays for the lecturer’s air travel.
  • Requests will only be accepted from academic institutions, federal or state agencies, and laboratories.

As the hosting institution, you are responsible for:

  • In-person events
    • The Darcy Lecturer’s accommodations (up to two nights; share the prepaid confirmation upon receipt of emailed host packet)
    • Transportation (to and from the airport, hotel, and your location)
    • Any meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the lecturer’s stay
    • Providing a microphone, screen, projector, and computer for the presentation
    • Completing a post-event host evaluation
  • Virtual events
    • Designating a moderator to introduce the lecturer and pose submitted questions
    • Video conferencing platform and communication with attendees
    • Completing a post-event host evaluation.

Please note: Lecture hosts are forbidden from making video or audio recordings of the presentation. It is permissible to live-stream in-person events if a recording is not made of the lecture. 

The 2026 Darcy Lecturer will be announced in June 2025.

Thank you to our 2026 Darcy Lecture sponsors!

 S. S. Papadopulos & Associates Inc. Woodard & Curran