Speaker Proposals
Join us in shaping the 18th Annual Intermountain Sustainability Summit.
Speaker Proposal are open through Friday, October 23, 2026.
Big impacts often come from humble beginnings. To recognize this, our 2027 theme is Start Where You Are: How Small Innovations Can Spark Systemic Change. Whether you have been driving solutions for decades, or are just getting started, you have a role to play.
We want to hear from those who noticed a challenge, took action right where they were, and created ripples that transformed a community, a state, or even the world. Whether you’re a sustainability professional, city planner, community organizer, engineer, architect, communicator, renewable energy developer, or leading in your field, tell us how your ideas, partnerships or innovations are sparking systemic change.
Selected speakers will receive 50% off registration for the main event day, Thursday, March 18, 2027. If the registration cost is a barrier, please still submit a proposal, as scholarships are available for those who may need financial assistance.
Suggest a Speaker or Topic
Many of our speakers come from suggestions made by the ISS community.
If you have a great idea for a speaker or a topic, share your ideas with us.
Whether you know of a great keynote, session speaker, or workshop leader, your ideas can help inform the ISS.
Choose a Proposal Format
Speaker proposals come in two formats. Speakers may host more than one type:
- 50-Minute Sessions:
Standard presentations, moderated panel discussions, or networking experiences. - Workshops:
Half-day or full-day options.
Encouraging Participant Engagement
The ISS is a dynamic and interactive event. Proposals that include engaging, innovative formats with hands-on activities and or shared experiences are encouraged.
Consider going beyond Q & A, with the addition interactives, or outside-of-the-box elements.
If you have questions, contact Riley Shaw (rileyshaw1@weber.edu) or Sadie Braddock (sadiebraddock@weber.edu) 801-626-6310.