Learn about the Forum’s goals, history, and attendees on the About the Forum page. Information related to the 7th National Adaptation Forum is posted on this page and the pages linked below.
Attend the Forum
Registration for the 7th National Adaptation Forum is open! Continue to check this page for additional information and updates.
Please note that all attendees will be required to pay a full registration fee. Registration fees will not be waived for session organizers, speakers, facilitators, moderators, or note takers.
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Registration Type |
Early Bird Rate (By March 11, 2026) |
Regular Registration Rate (After March 11, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
|
Student Full Conference |
$365 |
$470 |
|
Student Single Day |
$185 |
$235 |
|
Non-Profit, Government, Academic Full Conference |
$580 |
$685 |
|
Non-Profit, Government, Academic Single Day |
$290 |
$345 |
|
Corporate Full Conference |
$685 |
$790 |
|
Corporate Single Day |
$345 |
$395 |
The schedule at a glance is subject to change.
2026 National Adaptation Forum – Schedule at a Glance
The Forum works to offer attendance support to those who normally would not be able to attend a conference by offsetting or covering expenses related to participating in the Forum. Applications for Attendance Support are now open until March 27th. Please visit the Attendance Support page for more information, who should apply, and what can be funded.
This opportunity depends on support from sponsors – if you are interested in amplifying this need to potential funders, or if you are a potential funder of attendance support, learn more in the “Support Attendance” section of the Sponsorship Opportunities page or contact the Forum organizers at Info@NationalAdaptationForum.org.
Volunteering at the National Adaptation Forum provides a unique opportunity to mingle with leading climate change adaptation practitioners, participate in sessions, and learn about all things climate adaptation-related. Volunteers are instrumental to the success of the Forum.
Volunteer applications are now closed.
Thank you to anyone who applied. All applicants can expect to receive a decision by mid-March
Eligibility
Anyone is welcome to apply; however, when reviewing applications, priority will be given to the following groups:
- Individuals who identify with a group explicitly mentioned in the Forum’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Goals
- Students and Fellows
- Early career professionals
- Applicants with proposals accepted for the program
Volunteer Responsibilities and Roles
- Volunteers can attend approximately half of the sessions and are asked to dedicate the other half of their time to volunteering in-person from May 12-14, 2026, at the David L Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
- General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting session speakers and associated events (e.g., session timing, technology troubleshooting, and/or answering general questions)
- Distributing and collecting surveys
- Communicating the needs of presenters and participants to the Forum Coordinators
- Greeting and guiding participants to the event and exhibit areas
- Assisting with the registration desk (e.g., attendee check-in, overview of Forum activities, and where to find relevant information)
- Tracking session attendance
Benefits of Volunteering
- A free Forum registration
- Free meals and snacks as provided at the conference
- Networking opportunities galore!
- A resume-worthy experience, supporting the largest climate change adaptation conference in the country
Volunteer Expectations
- Helpful, flexible, courteous, and committed
- Attend a required virtual volunteer training session prior to the National Adaptation Forum
- Check-in 15 minutes prior to your shift at the registration desk
- Check-out after your shift at the registration desk and return all materials
- Review and sign EcoAdapt’s Volunteer Waiver
- Agree to and abide by the National Adaptation Forum Code of Conduct
Timeline
Volunteer applications are now closed.
Thank you to anyone who applied. All applicants can expect to receive a decision by mid-March
If you’d like to join one of the pre-forum field trips, you’ll be able to select and purchase your spot during registration. Field trips have limited capacity and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to register early if you have a specific trip in mind. Please visit here for full trip descriptions, schedules, and any additional details.
As part of the registration process, attendees can choose to enroll in the National Adaptation Forum Buddy Program. The Buddy Program will connect anyone hoping to form new connections and networks within or across disciplines during the conference.
The program works to create a welcoming environment that facilitates conversation, relationship-building, and the sharing of expertise, experiences, and guidance amongst peers. A buddy is intended to be a friendly face, someone to discuss sessions with, and help to alleviate the stress that can come from entering a space where you might not know a lot of people.
Buddy Program sign-ups will close on Friday, March 20, to give the Forum Team adequate time to make thoughtful matches.
Traveling to a meeting about climate change presents an existential challenge for many, which is why each Forum EcoAdapt donates money to a local organization that undertakes climate adaptation activities. These donations serve as a way to support on-the-ground adaptation action in our host city. This year, our travel offset partner is UpstreamPgh. Click here to learn more.
If you are interested in contributing to offset your travel, you will have the opportunity to do so while registering for The Forum.
For 25 years, UpstreamPgh has been working to make the Pittsburgh region cleaner and healthier. We focus on climate justice and clean water: enhancing native ecosystems, teaching our neighbors about climate-friendly practices, advocating for environmentally just policies, and promoting/building natural solutions to help neighborhoods adapt to climate change. We work “upstream”—tackling problems at their source—so that our communities can thrive.
Who Plans the Forum?
Since 2013, EcoAdapt has been responsible for the planning and execution of the Forum, along with the help and support of our amazing committee members and sponsors.
Location and Accommodations
The 7th National Adaptation Forum will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (DLCC) in downtown Pittsburgh, PA, and we have negotiated favorable hotel rates nearby! To learn more, visit the Accommodations & Location page.