2024 Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON)
October 3 - 4, 2024 | Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Michigan.
Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for a day-and-a-half program offering breakout and plenary sessions where attendees will gain practical knowledge along with peer driven best practices. Take this opportunity to engage with leaders in sustainability to form the nexus between business and communities. Whether you are joining us as a community leader or a business leader, you’ll walk away with the network of partners, the practical tools, and the innovative thinking necessary to keep on course in this rapidly evolving era.
General Admission: $150
Catalyst Communities Pre-Conference Workshop: $30
Exhibitor: $400
Registration Deadline: September 18, 2024
Topics will include:
- State and Federal Funding Opportunities
- Decarbonization
- Climate and Sustainability Planning
- Circular Economy
- Community Solar
- Community Health
- Smart Farms
- Green Schools
- Research and Case Studies
Benefits for Community Leaders:
- Conversations with other local officials about your communities’ opportunities.
- In-depth sessions on emerging issues in Michigan.
- Learn about policy changes that may impact your city and community plan.
- Discover grant funding opportunities.
- Learn how leading communities are successfully embedding environmental and social purpose into their city values.
- Network with business leaders who are looking to form community partnerships.
- Browse the exhibitor expo area to discover solutions or consultants to further your journey.
- Access to all event sessions.
Benefits for Business Leaders:
- Learn new tactics about efficient ways to map out next steps in your sustainability journey.
- Understand how leading brands are successfully embedding environmental and social purpose into their corporate values.
- Find inspiration and peer support by meeting fellow change agents.
- Discover best practices through peer-to-peer learning sessions.
- Network with community leaders who are looking to form partnerships.
- Browse the exhibitor expo area to discover solutions or consultants to further your journey.
- Access to all event sessions.
- Qualify for CEHs/PDHs for Professional Engineers.
Pre-Conference Catalyst Communities Workshop
October 3, 8:30AM - Noon
The Catalyst Communities pre-conference workshop will focus on the direct pay option available to tax exempt entities, including local governments, through the Inflation Reduction Act to receive payment for municipal/county clean energy projects. Participation is limited to those directly associated with local governments (local government staff, elected officials, and appointed officials). Consultants that are not currently expressly working on behalf of a local government on this specific issue need not attend.
Join fellow local leaders to discuss climate- and energy-related issues that face our communities and share solutions to those issues.
Co-located with:
C3 Summit - October 1, Suburban Showplace, Novi
NextCycle Fall Showcase - October 2, Surburban Showplace, Novi
EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
For special accommodations, please contact Joel Roseberry at RoseberryJ@michigan.gov at least by September 18, 2024.
