EAC Conference Proposal Submission

2026 Environmental Advisory Council Conference

Saturday, October 24 | Retreat to St. Thomas, Whitemarsh | Fort Washington, PA

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Session Proposal Submission

WeConservePA and the 2026 Environmental Advisory Council Conference Planning Committee welcome proposals for presentations. The EAC Conference is an annual, in-person event that provides education, resources, and networking for Environmental Advisory Council members, municipal leaders and staff, and community partners seeking to advance environmental initiatives and local sustainability.

Please note, on the form below, you will be asked to identify which session type would best accommodate your proposal:

Presentation/Lecture (single or multiple presenters delivering prepared content)
Panel Discussion with Moderator (multiple speakers sharing perspectives, guided by a moderator, with Q&A)
Roundtable (facilitated small-group discussion on a specific topic)
Lightning Round (5-min. inspiring highlight on a topic or project)

Submission Deadline: Friday, July 24 by 5:00 p.m.

Specific areas of interest for the 2026 EAC Conference include:

Data Centers—What EACs can do to request environmental impact data and other information from developers, support municipal decision-makers, and engage residents.
Sustainability Communications & Public Relations—How EACs can communicate effectively with local government to advance environmental or sustainability needs, recommendations, and initiatives; as well as with residents to educate, inform, and promote positive image for the municipality.
“Future-Proofing” Municipal Codes Through Sustainable Zoning—How to adapt zoning, planning, and ordinances for community resiliency and sustainability in a climate-changing world.
Measuring Success—How EACs track, measure, and report to demonstrate accountability and impact.

Questions?

Please reach out to Rebecca Buckham, Project Manager, at rbuckham@weconservepa.org.

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Session Details

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Please share a brief description of your presentation to include with the agenda. If your proposal is accepted, you will have the opportunity to review your session title and description when you receive email notification of acceptance.

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Presentation/Lecture (single or multiple presenters delivering prepared content)

Panel Discussion with Moderator (multiple speakers sharing perspectives, guided by a moderator, with Q&A)

Roundtable (facilitated small-group discussion on a specific topic)

Lightning Round (5-min. inspiring highlight on a topic or project)

Final format and length of presentation will be determined by the EAC Conference Planning Committee to meet scheduling parameters and educational goals.

Primary Presenter Information

The "Lead Presenter" serves as the session proposal's main point of contact, oversees the session content, coordinates any co-presenters, and handles logistics such as managing deadlines, submitting materials, and communicating with event organizers. Please include as much speaker information as you can for this section. Missing information will need to be provided before your proposal can be accepted.

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