Join the American Society of Civil Engineers (Pittsburgh Section), the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (Pittsburgh Chapter) and Sustainable Pittsburgh for the 11th Sustainability Conference.

During this two-day event, national and local experts will present current challenges, opportunities, and strategies for how the Pittsburgh region can ensure a healthy and safe environment for all of its residents and future generations. The conference will be a mix of invited speaker presentations, interactive break out discussions, and expert panel discussions.

TOPICS TO BE EXPLORED:

• The economy and government operations post COVID-19
• Tackling climate change at the local level for large and small communities
• The power of local governments to ensure the future of Southwest Pennsylvania’s public health and ensuring clean water, air, and soil for all residents
• Creating collaborative networks for solving difficult challenges
• Risk, climate change, and resilience

Featured Keynote: Carolyn Kousky, Ph.D. - Executive Director - Wharton Risk Center, University of Pennsylvania

• An Open Conversation about Challenges Facing Your Community - Led by Adam Welchel, Ph.D. - Director of Science - The Nature Conservancy

• Understanding Community Challenges and Fostering Resilience.  Moderated by Darnetta Craig, Chair ASCE-PIT Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Featured Keynote: Carol Haddock MPA, PE - Public Works Director - City of Houston

• Grant Ervin, MPIA - Chief Resilience Officer and Assistant Director for the Department of City Planning - City of Pittsburgh
• Climate Resilience Analysis and Planning

• A Conversation of Public Health and Equity. Moderated by Joylette Portlock, Ph.D. - Executive Director - Sustainable Pittsburgh

General Inquiries: Jason Baguet jbaguet@scitekanswers.com 

ASCE is committed to reducing the risk of adverse health impacts to our communities. As a result, we are delivering our event as a virtual only option. No in-person options will be available. This is consistent with the recent updates to the ASCE National and Pittsburgh Section recommendations to cancel, postpone, or use virtual platforms for all events scheduled before May 31, 2021 or until further notice. We invite you to join us virtually for this engaging and informative event. 

If you need financial assistance to attend this conference please e-mail Jim Price at jprice@sustainablepittsburgh.org