Rooted in Place, Rising Together

We invite you to join us September 29-30 in Dillingham for the 2026 Bristol Bay Sustainability Summit.

This two-day public gathering will advance Bristol Bay's shared vision for a thriving and sustainable future.

The agenda will feature an engaging mix of information, dialogue and action-oriented planning on topics including:

• Climate Adaptation & Emergency Preparedness

• Energy & Infrastructure

• Fisheries

• Workforce Development, Training, & Education

• Get out the Vote!

Registration information coming soon!

Call for Presentations

This year, we are encouraging submissions of proposals for in-person presentations at the Sustainability Summit. We invite members of the public, Tribes, municipalities, and organizations, etc. to submit proposals to present at the 2026 Summit. All details about submitting proposals is available here.

Who Should Attend?

The Summit is designed for a wide range of participants and is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs, culture bearers, innovators, interested community members, fishermen, elders, and Bristol Bay Tribal/municipal/corporate leadership and staff.

Our future leaders, Bristol Bay high school students, are also encouraged to attend! Out-of-region partners and supporters are also welcome at the Summit. Students: please have a teacher or adult mentor complete this reference form on your behalf.

We’re excited to work with you to advance healthy, sustainable, and thriving communities in Bristol Bay as outlined by our people in the Bristol Bay Regional Visioning Project.

Please help us spread the word!

Stay tuned for registration information

Sustainability Summit Sponsors Include

UTBB, along with BBNC, BBNA, BBEDC, BBAHC, Bristol Bay Guardians Network, and Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay.

If your entity is interested in becoming a co-sponsor, please reach out to Delores Larson at UTBB at dlarson@utbb.org.