Greater Needham-Wellesley Sustainability Summit

Join us for the 2nd Annual Greater Needham-Wellesley Sustainability Summit, bringing together students, educators, municipal leaders, sustainability professionals, community organizations, and neighbors from across the region to learn, connect, and share ideas.

This year’s theme, Rooted Together: Ecology • Community • Resilience, explores the connections between healthy ecosystems, strong communities, and our collective ability to respond to a changing climate.

The summit will feature two keynote speakers, six breakout sessions, opportunities to connect with others doing sustainability work across the region, and a community reception to close out the day. Whether you work in sustainability, are involved with a local organization, are a student or educator, or simply want to become more engaged in your community, we invite you to join the conversation.

Friday, November 6, 2026 | 11:00AM–5:00 PMOlin Hall, Babson College | Wellesley, MA

Lunch will be provided during registration from 12:00–1:00 PM.

Summit Schedule

10:30-11:00am — Early Registration11:00am-12:00pm — AI & Sustainability Panel12:00–1:00 PM — Regular Registration, Lunch & Networking1:00–1:15 PM — Opening Remarks1:15–1:40 PM — Keynote I1:40–1:45 PM — Move to Breakout Sessions1:45–2:15 PM — Sessions A/B2:15–2:30 PM — Refresh & Connect2:30–3:00 PM — Sessions C/D3:00–3:15 PM — Refresh & Connect3:15–3:45 PM — Sessions E/F3:45–3:50 PM — Return to Capozzi Room3:50–4:25 PM — Keynote II4:25–4:30 PM — Closing Remarks4:30–5:00 PM — Community Reception

Schedule subject to change. Updates will be reflected on this page.