Environmental Leadership Summit 

Leaders gather to address Transportation, Climate, Biodiversity, and Housing needs at annual Environmental Summit.

Environmental Leadership Summit Tickets Now Available

9th Annual Event will be held September 27, 2025

You can purchase your ticket HERE. The fee is an incredibly low $35.00 per person and includes lunch. Students are free with a valid student ID. Please email bridgetdarrah@sandiegoeco.org for more information or to reserve a student ticket.

The Summit will be an all-day conference for leaders of environmental organizations and those wanting to participate in environmental issues in the San Diego Region.

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Marina Village Conference Center, Captain’s Room

8:30 – 9:00 am Registration

9 am – 3 pm Summit Event

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kate Huckelbridge

Executive Director, California Coastal Commission

This year’s Summit will focus on “Environmental Leadership in the Age of Uncertainty”. It will include a series of panel discussions on confronting fire in a changing world and our creeks, lagoons, and coast in a changing climate. Followed by a group discussion on cross-sector collaboration, funding, and threats to the non-profit status.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Environmental organizations get a very low rate. Sponsors will be featured in the printed program. Email contactecosd@gmail.com for more information about sponsorship opportunities.

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