Call for Speakers

CALL FOR SPEAKERS

2026 EVENT DETAILS

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Towers Crescent Conference Center

1850 Towers Crescent Plaza | Tysons, VA

Symposium description

The DC Sustainability Summit is proudly presented by DCS Design, a DC-based architecture firm championing sustainable design in our community for over 55 years. 

The DC Sustainability Summit is the DC Metro area’s premiere annual green building symposium – bringing together professionals from across the built environment to explore the future of sustainable design, construction, and operations.

Each year, the Summit features inspirational sessions, dynamic panel discussions, and a product expo highlighting innovative green materials and emerging technologies. Led by thought leaders and industry experts, our program offers fresh insights and actionable strategies that drive sustainability forward.

The Summit breaks down industry silos to foster collaboration, peer-to-peer learning, and practical solutions. Our mission is to empower attendees with the knowledge, tools, and connections they need to green their businesses and portfolios—and to inspire collective action toward a more sustainable, resilient region.

2026 theme

DESIGNING FOR A DECARBONIZED FUTURE

FROM OPERATIONAL CARBON TO WHOLE-LIFE CARBON

Exploring carbon-neutral pathways, electrification, grid-ready buildings, embodied carbon, and how teams can realistically deliver zero-carbon portfolios.

AUDIENCE PROFILE

The conference is open to the public, but largely attended by:
Architects, Engineers, Designers
Contractors and Construction Managers
Developers, Building Owners & Real Estate Professionals
Local, State, and Federal Government Officials
Facility Managers, Operators and Green Workplace Leaders
Sustainability Professionals and Students

SPEAKER BENEFITS

Share your expertise and vision with an engaged audience of sustainability professionals, designers, builders, and policymakers.

Gain visibility through promotion in Summit marketing materials, pre- and post-event press, and social media outreach.

Enjoy complimentary registration to the DC Sustainability Summit and full access to all sessions and networking opportunities.

Note, in order to keep the conference registration cost low and accessible to all, we are not able to offer financial remuneration or expense reimbursement to the majority of speakers.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT BELOW

Abstracts are due by January 5, 2026

Download Reference / Sample Documents Below

Sample DCSS Speaker Agreement Form

2026 Call for Speakers