Playing for the Next Generation
Green Sports Alliance Summit
The annual Summit is one of the largest and most influential gatherings of sports and sustainability.
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The premier event in sports and sustainability
Uniting Innovators to Advance Sustainability in Sports
Each year, we bring together a diverse mix of thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from various sectors, united in their commitment to sustainability in sports.
Incredible Speakers
Anne Therese Gennari
The Climate Optimist
Chris Paul
NBA Athlete
Christina Hovestadt
National Football League (NFL)
Danielle Doza
VP Sustainability & Environmental Services, Cleveland Cavaliers
Dawn Brown
Sr. Manager Stadium Tours, Education, and Sustainability, AMB Sports and Entertainment
Riley Nelson
Head of Sustainability, NASCAR
Schedule Preview
Day 1 - Exclusive Sports Venue Sustainability Tours, Community Impact Event hosted by the Green Sports Alliance Foundation, Pickleball Social, and Opening Night Reception
Day 2 - Full day of Programming with exclusive panels, Huddles, Breakout Sessions, and Play to Zero Awards
Day 3 - Half day of Programming followed by a Closing Celebration
PROUD TO HAVE HAD THESE COMPANIES INVOLVED
Join us in Cleveland for the 2026 Green Sports Alliance Summit
Celebrating champions of sustainability in sports
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Cleveland, OH
Official Dates announcement soon!
As we look toward the future of sport and sustainability, the Green Sports Alliance rallies around a single, powerful word for 2026: "Resilient."
In a time defined by challenge and change, to be resilient means to adapt, recover, and rise–again and again. The 2026 Green Sports Alliance Summit will celebrate the people behind the progress: those in the sports and entertainment industry who show strength under pressure, who rebuild when it's easier to retreat, and who turn setbacks into opportunities to lead.
Held May 5-7 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, the Summit will bring together athletes, venue operators, sustainability professionals, and community partners to explore what it means to thrive in the face of adversity. Attendees can also purchase tour tickets to visit the facilities of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Guardians, or Cleveland Browns, highlighting the city's leadership in sustainability, innovation, and community engagement.
Join us in Cleveland to connect, learn, and be inspired by those who embody what it truly means to be Resilient.
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