Attend the Forum

Registration for the 7th National Adaptation Forum will open in early 2026. For planning purposes, anticipated registration rates are listed below (subject to change). 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.

Schedule

The schedule at a glance will be posted in early 2026, but to help you plan, we can share that the Forum will likely run as follows:

• Monday, May 11th: Half Day | Registration Check-in & Related Meetings
• Tuesday, May 12th: Full Day | Opening Plenary, Concurrent Sessions, & Networking Reception
• Wednesday, May 13th: Full Day | Concurrent Sessions
• Thursday, May 14th: Half Day | Concurrent Sessions & Closing Plenary

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.

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 will open in 2026. Please continue to check this page, and sign up for The Forum’s email list to ensure you hear about the application window opening.

Attendance Support

The Forum works to offer attendance support to offset or cover expenses related to participating in the Forum and is actively fundraising for this purpose.

This opportunity depends on support from sponsors – if you are interested in amplifying this need to potential funders, or 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

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.