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Quick Links: 2026 Leadership Award Recipients PIONEERHeidi Sanborn TEACHERMallory BrightonSherman Oaks Elementary Charter SchoolLos Angeles Unified School District LOCAL GOVERNMENTSan Francisco International Airport (SFO) COMMUNITY COLLEGESan Diego Community College District UNIVERSITYCivil Engineering Capstone Design ProgramCalifornia State University, Los Angeles ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPIONSouth Bay Cities Council of Governments CONSERVATIONBlack Plastic ProjectSustainable San Mateo County Youth Advisory Council […]

Quick Links: SUMMIT SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS ACES/SoCalRENBooth #416 ACES provides students from underserved communities access to training, experience, and purposeful, well-paid careers in architecture, construction, engineering, and sustainability. American StandardBooth #230 California Air Resources BoardBooth #226 The California Air Resources Board is charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and

Celebrating 20 years of connecting California’s public-sector leaders with sustainability solutions Quick Links: The Science of Student Commutes: Designing Surveys That Deliver Results Date: September 15, 2026Time: 4:20 PM – 4:50 PMBallroom H Transportation is often one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for schools, universities, and public agencies, yet many organizations

Celebrating 20 years of connecting California’s public-sector leaders with sustainability solutions Quick Links: California’s HFC Regulations: What You Need to Know for Refrigeration Compliance Date: September 16, 2026Time: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMBallroom H This session gives attendees an overview of California’s rapidly evolving HFC and refrigerant regulations. With GWP limits, phased bans on virgin

Celebrating 20 years of connecting California’s public-sector leaders with sustainability solutions Quick Links: From Cohort to Classroom: Climate Justice in Action Date: September 16, 2026Time: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMBallroom F This workshop features educators from the CTA-IFT Climate Cohort, who will share stories from the field. Participants will leave with concrete examples, inspiration, and

Celebrating 20 years of connecting California’s public-sector leaders with sustainability solutions Quick Links: Green California Summit – Revealed Challenges: Lessons Learned from a CalRecycle Beverage Grant Recipient Date: September 16, 2026Time: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMBallroom C Implementing a CalRecycle Beverage Container Grant involves far more than meeting reporting requirements. You will learn from California

Celebrating 20 years of connecting California’s public-sector leaders with sustainability solutions Quick Links: Community+Technology+Wow Date: September 16, 2026Time: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMBallroom B Keep California Beautiful (KCB) has tools; lesson plans and resources that help engage both K-12 students, college students, municipalities and community members through participating in litter assessments using the KCB Environmental

Celebrating 20 years of connecting California’s public-sector leaders with sustainability solutions Quick Links: Creating a More Resilient Community: Fire Prevention and Preparedness Date: September 16, 2026Time: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMBallroom A As wildfires continue to reshape California’s landscapes and communities, resilience must extend beyond emergency response to include preparedness, recovery, adaptation, and long-term sustainability.

Celebrating 20 years of connecting California’s public-sector leaders with sustainability solutions Quick Links: Cities, Schools, and Community Partners “Building Bridges for Student Success: Leveraging the California State Seal of Civic Engagement Through Community Partnerships” Date: September 16, 2026Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PMBallroom H The California State Seal of Civic Engagement provides schools with a