Call for Speakers

CALL FOR SPEAKERS

2025 EVENT DETAILS

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Towers Crescent Conference Center

1580 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. The conference consists of daily inspirational sessions and panel discussions led by thought leaders and experts in green building and sustainable design, as well as a product expo featuring emerging green building materials and technologies.

The conference works across industry silos to foster collaborative solutions and peer-to-peer learning. Our mission is to empower attendees with strategies, tools, and connections to green their businesses and their portfolios, and inspire sustainability in our region.

2025 theme

BUILDING TOMORROW TOGETHER: INNOVATION, RESILIENCE, AND A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Uniting architects, contractors, and developers to push the boundaries of sustainable design, harness cutting-edge technology, and create a built environment that is not only resilient but regenerative. Through collaboration, innovation, and perseverance, we can shape a future where sustainability is not just a goal but a shared reality.

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

Opportunity to share ideas, knowledge, and experience with a broad and eager audience.

Promotion in conference marketing materials, pre- and post- event press, and social media.

Complementary registration to DC Sustainability Summit.

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 April 23, 2025

Download Reference / Sample Documents Below

2025 Call for Speakers

Sample DCSS Speaker Agreement Form