​The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit serves as a spark for connecting and learning together, deepening our resolve, and celebrating collaborative climate solutions as we each find our place in the movement to secure a resilient, equitable, and thriving future.
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Join us on June 5, 2025 for our 12th annual Summit at the Sharonville Convention Center - 15 miles north of Cincinnati, OH.
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The event will feature a full day of programming (8:00 am to 6:00 pm), with 100 speakers, an exhibitor expo,
an poster session, an art show, live performances, and a networking reception. Topics featured at the Summit include:
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Healthy & Resilient Communities
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Business & Green, Circular economy
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Government & Policy
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Healthy, High-Performing Infrastructure
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Active Transportation, Public Transit & Micromobility
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Resilient Local Food Systems
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Climate Justice, Equity and Inclusion
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Green Workforce Development
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Emergency Preparedness
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
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The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit is the largest sustainability conference in the Midwest, bringing together 650 passionate and visionary leaders to share inspiring, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented ideas that propel us toward a healthier, more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future. Join Fortune 500 powerhouses, innovative entrepreneurs, government officials, sustainability directors, academic, non-profit, and community leaders committed to solving some of the region’s toughest environmental problems while creating a positive economic impact.
The Summit is hosted by Green Umbrella. Planning partners include the Ohio Environmental Council, City of Cincinnati, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Hamilton County Conservation District, Hamilton County ReSource, TechSolve, Baraza Impact Design Studio, Groundwork Ohio River Valley, Perspective Guides, and CommEN Strategies.
SPONSOR THE SUMMIT
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Give your organization prominent brand recognition as a champion of sustainability by becoming a Summit sponsor! We offer a variety of options that enable you to reach a diverse and dynamic coalition of leaders committed to making our region more environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable.
Make your commitment early to get the most out of it and be included in all our marketing and event communications.
SPEAK AT THE SUMMIT
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With 20 breakout sessions, the Summit features 100+ speakers from Greater Cincinnati and across the Midwest.
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We invite proposals for 50-minute discussion panels, 50-minute interactive workshops, and 5-minute short talks that explore this year’s theme. The submission deadline has passed.
NOMINATE A SUSTAINABILITY LEADER FOR AN AWARD
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We welcome nominations recognizing individuals, organizations, businesses, and communities that have made outstanding strides in the areas of Impact, Innovation, and Leadership. Award winners will be honored at the Summit. The submission deadline has passed.
SHARE YOUR ART AT THE SUMMIT
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We seek inspiring visual and performance art that aligns with the Summit theme as we continue to incorporate the creative arts into the Summit!
From paintings and sculptures to interactive exhibits, our art show features dozens of local artists - and our program integrates spoken word, music, and dance performances. The submission deadline has passed.
SHARE YOUR WORK OR RESEARCH AT THE SUMMIT
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We invite scholarly and practitioner posters that focus on professional work or academic research that aligns with the showcases climate solutions and innovative or impactful sustainability efforts. The submission deadline has passed.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
To become a sponsor of the 2025 Summit, please contact charlie@greenumbrella.org
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Sustainer Level
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KERAMIDA, Sustainergy, Rumpke, UC Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS), Z3 Data Services, Cincinnati Public Radio, CET-PBS, Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC),
UC Sustainability, KZF Design, Interfaith Cincy, Electrification Coalition, Go Zero, Drive Electric Dayton