NSS National Conference
Innovation, Implementation, and Workforce Development for Sustainability
Seattle 2024
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September 9 - 12, 2024
University of Washington (Seattle, WA)
May 6: Extended contribution submission deadline (submit here!)
May 20: Volunteer application deadline (submit here)
May 23: Conference registration opens
The NSS will host a national conference to bring together academics, students, and practitioners within the field of sustainability to build consensus on the key principles, competencies, capacities, frameworks, and substance of sustainability as both a scholarly realm and as a rapidly expanding field of practice across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. The NSS focuses on the dialog and community building to support professional and scholarly activities needed to support sustainability transformations across sectors.
This first national conference will showcase work that advances sustainability innovation, closes the implementation gap, and supports workforce development at all levels.
Conference Themes
The NSS conference focuses on three themes and 12 topical areas.
Visit the Call for Contributions page below for detailed descriptions and the submission link.
Keynote Speakers
Visiting Seattle
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FAQ
How do I become a member of the National Sustainability Society?
Inaugural conference participants will automatically receive a one-year membership to the National Sustainability Society.
Can I attend this conference online?
As the National Sustainability Society is a new organization, we want to maximize in person exchange. As such, this year's conference will be entirely in person. The NSS hosts free webinars throughout the year, and other online opportunities may be developed.
Will you offer discounted registration?
To maximize the opportunity for student participation, discounted rates will be offered to current undergraduate and graduate students. Registration prices are listed in the Registration section of this conference webpage.
Are papers required to present at the conference?
Papers are not required with contributions, although your online conference profile (set up at Registration in the Whova platform) will allow you to share materials related to your work if you wish.
Are international participants allowed to attend?
The National Sustainability Society welcomes participants from all over the world. If you need an invitation letter for visa purposes, please email us at natsustsociety@gmail.com and a letter can be provided.
This event launches the National Sustainability Society as a community for everyone in the field of sustainability: researchers, students, policy-makers, and practitioners alike.
Join us!
NSS Conference Advisory Group
Kate Brandt
William Clark
Harvard University
Howard Frumkin
Trust for Public Land and University of Washington
Stephen Hammer
New York Climate Exchange
Lolita Jackson
Perry World House, University of Pennsylvania, and Sustainable Development Capital LLP
Mark Lee
ERM Sustainability Institute
Pamela Matson
Stanford University
Liz Maw
Presidio Graduate School and Goldman Environmental Prize
Auden Schendler
Aspen Skiing Company
Dave Stangis
Apollo Group
Conference Planning Committee
Arun Agrawal, University of Michigan
Ben Packard, University of Washington
Christopher Boone, Arizona State University
Cristy Watkins, University of Michigan
Dan Brown, University of Washington
Karen Seto, Yale University
Krista Hiser, Global Council on Science and the Environment
Mark Hartman, City of Phoenix
Nicole Ardoin, Stanford University
Maya Tolstoy, University of Washington