08/16/2026
We’re officially less than two months away from The Hope Summit 2026! Now is the time to get your tickets and join us in Charleston (or participate virtually) on October 1–2 for two inspiring days focused on building vibrant, resilient communities.
This year’s theme asks us to rethink what it means to be part of a community and who and what belongs in that community. Through conversations, storytelling, connection, and community-driven solutions, The Hope Summit brings people together to create greater agency, resilience, and hope for the future.
Explore topics including:
• Water quality & plastic pollution
• Stewardship & citizen science
• Ecological restoration
• Resilience & adaptation
• Environmental justice
• Governance & the Rights of Nature
• Storytelling as a catalyst for change
• Traditional ways of experiencing and managing terrestrial & marine ecosystems
Get your tickets now! https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/the-hope-summit-2026/registration
Whether you join us in person or virtually, The Hope Summit is an opportunity to connect with people working toward a more sustainable, equitable, and hopeful future.
The Hope Summit Community Festival will take place on Saturday October 3rd. Meet dozens of local nonprofits and organizations serving local communities, browse the sustainable ecopreneurs market, experience our Repair Fair, explore breathtaking discoveries from the Blake Plateau, and discover the many ways you can be part of the future you want to see in our community. This is a family-friendly event that is free and open to the public.
Interested in sponsoring? Sponsorship packages include valuable marketing and networking opportunities, exclusive perks, and conference tickets. An excellent way to increase your visibility while demonstrating your commitment to positive change.
https://www.thehopesummit.org/
