SUNY Sustainability Conference
The SUNY Sustainability Conference is here once again! Hosted by Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, NY, the 2026 conference will take place Tuesday June 9 through Thursday June 11. The conference will provide an opportunity for professionals from a variety of sustainability-related roles at SUNY colleges and beyond to connect and learn from one another. The event will offer a wide variety of opportunities, including:
- Educational sessions featuring information relevant to sustainability in higher education and New York State
- Chances to share success stories
- Discussions about emerging issues
- Networking and partnership opportunities
- Opportunities to discuss creative solutions to help advance sustainability actions across New York State colleges
- And more!
Students are welcome!
Are you a student with an interest in learning more about sustainability? Do you have a desire to connect with sustainability professionals,
or share your research in the sustainability field? Then the SUNY Sustainability Conference is for you!
Students from all NYS higher education institutions (private and public) are welcome
to join us. A limited amount of student scholarships are available. Note that scholarship recipients are required to give a poster presentation during
the conference.
Apply for a student scholarship. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Hotel Block
A hotel block at a rate of $169/night has been reserved at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington. This hotel neighbors campus and is walkable, but a shuttle will be provided as well.
(The shuttle schedule will be provided upon registration.)
Transportation Options
- Moynihan Hall (Amtrak)/Penn Station & Grand Central Station (LIRR): 1 hour ride to Farmingdale LIRR Station
- LIRR Farmingdale Station: 5 minute drive to FSC campus and Hilton Long Island/Huntington
- John F. Kennedy International Airport: 1.5 hours via AirTrain & LIRR to Farmingdale Train Station
- LaGuardia Airport: 1.5 hours via bus, subway, & LIRR to Farmingdale Train Station
- Greyhound & Trailways NYC stations: 1-1.5 hours via subway & LIRR to Farmingdale Station
- Fill out this form if you're interested in carpooling (either as a driver or passanger).
- If available, a ride will be coordinated for you.
Vendors & Sponsorship
Vendor tabling and sponsorship opportunities are available for this conference. Vendors are required to complete the Vendor and Sponsor Application. Space is limited, and these will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Registration and pricing options coming soon.
Agenda (tentative)
June 9, 2026
| time | activity |
|---|---|
| 11:00AM-11:30AM | Check-in |
| 11:30AM-11:50AM | Welcome address |
| 12:00PM-12:50PM | Sessions |
| 1:00PM-1:50PM | Workshop/working lunch |
| 2:00PM-2:50PM | Sessions |
| 3:00PM-3:50PM | Dedicated networking session and student poster presentations with light refreshments |
| 4:00PM-5:00PM | BREAK – hotel to freshen up, rest, continue networking, etc. |
| 5:00PM-6:30PM | Keynote speaker and dinner buffet |
| 7:00PM-8:00PM | NYCSHE sponsored happy hour at Changing Times Pub |
June 10, 2026
| time | activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30AM-8:15AM |
EcoFlow with Erin: An optional morning yoga |
| 9:00AM-9:50AM | Breakfast buffet |
| 10:00AM-10:50AM | Sessions |
| 11:00AM-11:50AM | Sessions |
| 12:00PM-12:50PM | Lunch and panel presentations |
| 1:00PM-1:50PM | Sessions |
| 2:00PM-2:50PM | Sessions |
| 3:00PM-5:00PM | Tour of choice OR break |
| 5:00PM-6:00PM | Dinner on your own |
| 6:00PM-8:00PM | Networking back at FSC |
June 11, 2026
| time | activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00AM-10:00AM |
Breakfast buffet |
| 10:00AM-10:50AM | Sessions |
| 11:00AM-11:50AM | Sessions |
| 12:00PM-1:00PM | Lunch and awards |
June 9, 2026 - June 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Farmingdale State College
- June 9, 2026
- June 10, 2026
- June 11, 2026
If you have any questions, please contact Maia Roseval at Email.
