Invitation to Submit a Proposal to Present
You are invited to submit a proposal to present at the 2025 Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON) on November 6-7, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is seeking diverse speakers to share their work advancing sustainability.
This year’s conference sessions will highlight Food Waste Reduction and Diversion and proposals for sessions related to this topic are highly encouraged for submission. This includes but is not limited to composting, food rescue, food waste source reduction, food upcycling, food waste reduction technology, and food waste education. Additional topics must fit the following general topic areas related to sustainability:
- Food Waste - Prevention, Recovery, Diversion
- Technical
- Communications
- Green Communities
- Research and Innovation
- Renewable Energy and Alternate Fuels
- Social Impacts
- Employee Culture
- Local Government
- Public/Private Partnerships
- Public Health
- Sustainability 101
- Climate
- Recycling Market Development
- Green Healthcare
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Abstract Submission Guidelines
Interested presenters are invited to submit one or more abstracts for oral presentation.
- Abstract submission deadline is 11:59 PM, April 27, 2025
- Abstract Title
- Abstract Length
- Presenter Biography
Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified in June 2025. Presenters will receive a discounted rate to attend the full conference.
Questions on Abstract Submission content and process:
Aubree Carlisle: CarlisleA3@michigan.gov