Join Arizona Forward for our annual Statewide Sustainability Summit at the SRP PERA Club, a half-day event bringing together leaders from business, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector to explore the ideas and partnerships shaping Arizona’s future.
Through thought-provoking keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities, attendees will examine the opportunities and challenges facing our state while exploring innovative solutions that advance sustainability, resilience, and economic prosperity.
Registration is now open, reserve your spot today!
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Summit Agenda
A day of conversations exploring the decisions, partnerships and solutions that will shape Arizona over the next decade.
Registration + Networking Breakfast
Start the day by connecting with leaders from across Arizona’s business, government, nonprofit, academic and sustainability communities.
Welcome
Arizona Forward will set the stage for a day focused on the decisions, partnerships and solutions shaping Arizona’s future.
Opening Keynote
A forward-looking conversation exploring the forces shaping Arizona over the next decade and the leadership, collaboration and innovation needed to navigate a rapidly changing future.
Leading from the Ground Up: Arizona’s Mayors on Building Resilient Communities
Arizona’s cities are on the front lines of growth and change. Mayors from across the state will discuss how communities are navigating infrastructure, housing, economic development, extreme heat, transportation, water, energy and sustainability while preparing for the future.
Powering Arizona’s Future: Energy, Infrastructure & Growth
As Arizona grows and attracts new industries, demands on the state’s energy system are evolving quickly. Utility leaders will explore how Arizona can support economic growth while maintaining reliable energy, strengthening infrastructure and preparing for increasing demand.
Fireside Chat: Policy, Growth & Opportunity
A conversation with the Governor’s Office of Resiliency exploring the policies and priorities influencing Arizona’s future, including resilience, economic growth, water, transportation, land use and statewide collaboration.
Live Poll + Table Conversation
It’s your turn to weigh in. Attendees will reflect on the challenges, opportunities and areas for collaboration that will define Arizona over the next decade.
Networking Lunch
Continue the conversation over lunch and connect with leaders and organizations working across sectors and communities throughout Arizona.
Water, Fact or Fiction? Breaking Down Arizona’s Biggest Water Myths
How much do you really know about Arizona’s water? Audience members will put common assumptions to the test before water experts separate fact from fiction and explore what the realities mean for growth, conservation, development and Arizona’s long-term future.
Arizona’s Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders
Emerging leaders from across sectors will share new ideas, changing expectations and their vision for Arizona’s future — from water and infrastructure to sustainability, government, business and community leadership.
Nature, Risk & Resilience
Wildfire, extreme heat, drought, flooding and rapid growth are changing how Arizona thinks about risk. Leaders will explore how planning, natural systems, infrastructure and cross-sector collaboration can strengthen resilience and prepare communities for future challenges.
From Conversation to Action: Summit Takeaways
We’ll bring the day’s ideas together through a facilitated conversation and live audience poll focused on solutions, opportunities for collaboration and the actions Arizona should prioritize over the next five years.
Closing Reflections: Arizona’s Next Step
We’ll close the Summit by reflecting on what we heard throughout the day and looking ahead to how Arizona’s leaders, organizations and communities can turn conversation into meaningful action.
Mobilizing Change: Topics From Past Summits
2018
Reshaping the Rio Reimagine Project
2019
Statewide Sustainability Roadmap
2021
Climate Action For Arizona
2022
Clean Transportation for Arizona
2023
Ensuring A Clean Energy Future For Arizona