2026 A&WMA NCNJ & Rutgers 4th Annual Sustainability Conference: Building Resilient Communities

✨ Event Description

This is the 4th annual sustainability conference hosted by the Northern and Central New Jersey Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association along with Rutgers School of Business-Camden. It’s happening at Rutgers University-Camden Campus Center in Camden, focusing on building resilient communities through climate resilience and workforce development.

The day includes technical sessions, keynote speeches, themed roundtables, and a student poster session. There’s also a Sponsor a Student program allowing students and residents from overburdened communities to attend free if space is available. Rutgers provides accessibility accommodations, so folks with specific needs can reach out to the organizers.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🎤 Keynote speeches: Hear from experts on climate resilience and sustainability.
• 💼 Workforce development sessions: Learn about building skills for green jobs.
• 🗣️ Themed roundtable discussions: Dive into community collaboration and climate topics.
• 📊 Student poster session: See sustainability projects from Rutgers students.
• 🏢 Venue: Rutgers University-Camden Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room in Camden NJ.
• ♿ Accessibility: Accommodations available on site; contact organizers for details.
• 🎟️ Tickets: Range from $45 to $125 with some free spots through the Sponsor a Student program.
• 💧 Sponsored by New Jersey American Water, supporting sustainability efforts in NJ.