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 from the community for in-person presentations at the Sustainability Summit.
Who
We invite members of the public and organizations to submit proposals for presentations and panels at this year’s summit.
What
Presentations should address questions and issues of concern to Bristol Bay communities that help achieve one or more of the following goals:
Fostering solution-based dialogue and understanding on key sustainability issues.
Inspiring increased community and civic engagement.
Strengthening sustainability-focused networks.
Building local capacity and resources.
We welcome proposals that speak to the subject areas below. Other topics are still accepted for consideration.
GOTV & Civic Engagement
Initiatives and candidates on this year’s ballot
How and why to vote
Climate Change
Adaptation Plans & Resources (maps, etc.)
Emergency & disaster preparedness
Community planning
Infrastructure & Energy
Housing and home improvement resources
Alternative energy projects
Fisheries
Subsistence, commercial, & sport
Permanent protections
Innovations
Workforce Development, Training, & Education
Format & Logistics
Presentations will be included within 30-60 minute sessions. 10-15 minutes for dialogue and Q&A should be allowed within the session time. Presentations can be in the form of powerpoint slides, a panel discussion, debate, workshop, dialogue groups, action planning session, etc.
Proposals are due by May 22, 2026.
Your proposal should include your name (and the name(s) of co-presenters, if applicable), your organization and title (if applicable), as well as your proposed topic and presentation format.
Submit your proposal
and/or direct any questions to dlarson@utbb.org
