ACF is delighted to announce that the Eleventh Annual Sustainability Summit will take place from 9:00am-3:30pm on Friday, January 31 at The Lodge @ Gulf State Park. The 2025 theme is Future Signposts: Learning how to improve, protect, and celebrate our environment. Please click here to download a PDF version of our CFP (or continue reading below).

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Call for Presentations (CFP) Proposals

We are seeking Summit presentations that support the above theme. All presentations should include 1-3 actionable items that exhibit planning strategies across communities, businesses, educational institutions, or any other groups across public, private, or local sectors. Preference will be given to presentations that feature local or regional initiatives, research, and projects. 

 

Session Topic Categories

• Sustainable Development/Infrastructure

• Renewable Energy

• Reduced Environmental Impact/Costs, Improved Health/Wellness, and Education

• Community Organizing

• Ecological Restoration

• Climate Adaptation

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Process

To submit your proposal to present during this professional development opportunity, please click here. After completing the application, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to submit your proposal information. All presenters will receive complimentary registrations, discounted hotel rates and access to the sponsor reception taking place on Thursday, January 30.

 

Timeline

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 10 by midnight.

• Decision Notification: Friday, October 18 by 3:00pm.

 

Questions or want to sponsor?
If you would like to sponsor the 2025 Sustainability Summit, please contact ACF Deputy Director Jill Chenoweth: 251-990-6002 or jchenoweth@joinACF.org