Sustainability Summit: Call for Presentations
We’re excited to announce the return of the Bristol Bay Sustainability Summit!
The 2026 summit will be held Sept. 29-30 at the Dillingham HS Gymnasium. See full details and registration link (coming soon) here.
Call for Presentations
This year, we are encouraging submissions of proposals for in-person presentations at the Sustainability Summit.
Who
We invite members of the public, Tribes, municipalities, and organizations, etc. to submit proposals to present at the 2026 Summit.
What
Presentations should be related to the core Summit topics, including
Climate adaptation and emergency preparedness
Energy and infrastructure
Fisheries
Workforce development, training, and education
Get out the vote
Presentations are encouraged to:
Foster solution-based dialogue and understanding
Inspire community and civic engagement
Strengthen sustainability-focused networks (in and out of the region)
Build local capacity and resources
Format & Logistics
Presentations at the Summit will ideally fit in a 30-60 minute timeframe (this includes time for q&a and or participant dialogue). The format of the presentation is up to the presenter(s), such as a lecture, a panel discussion, debate, workshop, dialogue group, action planning session, etc. All formats are welcome.
Proposals are due by May 22, 2026.
Proposals must include:
Name, organization and title (if applicable). Also include name(s) of co-presenters, if applicable.
Contact phone and email address
Applicable summit topic(s) from the list above
Presentation title and summary
Preferred time allotment (30 or 60 min)
Brief explanation of how your presentation addresses any of the encouraged goals, including: Fostering solution-based dialogue and understanding, Inspiring community and civic engagement, strengthening sustainability-focused networks (in and out of the region), and building local capacity and resources.
If your proposal is accepted, please indicate if you would require travel support to present at the Summit. There may be very limited travel support for presenters, but it is not guaranteed and will be considered on a case by case basis as funding allows.
Submit your proposal
Proposals must be submitted via email to Delores Larson at dlarson@utbb.org by May 22, 2026. Accepted proposals will be notified by the end of June.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Delores with any further questions, etc. by phone at (907) 596-1223 or at the email above!
Quyana and we look forward to working with you to help advance sustainable Bristol Bay communities!
