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 | 12:00–5:00 PM
Olin Hall, Babson College | Wellesley, MA

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

​Summit Schedule

​12:00–1:00 PM — Registration, Lunch & Networking
1:00–1:15 PM — Opening Remarks
1:15–1:40 PM — Keynote I
1:40–1:45 PM — Move to Breakout Sessions
1:45–2:15 PM — Sessions A/B
2:15–2:30 PM — Refresh & Connect
2:30–3:00 PM — Sessions C/D
3:00–3:15 PM — Refresh & Connect
3:15–3:45 PM — Sessions E/F
3:45–3:50 PM — Return to Capozzi Room
3:50–4:10 PM — Keynote II
4:10–4:15 PM — Closing Remarks
4:15–5:00 PM — Community Reception

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