COLLEGIATE SPORTS SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
July 13-15, 2025
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
Join us in Durham, North Carolina this summer, July 13-15!
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The Collegiate Sports Sustainability Conference, hosted by Duke University, will bring together athletics and sustainability professionals from across the country to advance sustainability in collegiate sports. Registration and agenda coming soon!
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Conference Hotel Accommodations
The JB Duke Hotel, set among the towering pines of Duke Forest, is just steps from Duke University’s renowned athletic facilities. As the official conference hotel, it provides convenient access to event sessions and networking opportunities. We have reduced rates of $244/night (not including taxes/fees) for the nights of July 13 and July 14 at the JB Duke Hotel (230 Science Drive, Durham, NC 27708). Book using the Room Block Booking Link or by calling 919-660-6400 and referencing Group ID# 1119825. The benefits of staying at the JB Duke is that parking is included in the hotel cost and you will be a short walk away from the conference venue. Our opening reception will also be located at this location on the evening of Sunday, July 13th. We encourage you to book early to reserve your room.
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The JB Duke room block will close at 5pm June 13, 2025
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Learn how universities leverage their academic and athletic strengths to green their gameday for people, planet and our collective future.
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Sponsored by the ACC Sports Sustainability Team, the
following events unite and magnify the ACC’s winning traditions in sports sustainability.
2022 Workshop Series
Gameday Experiences Workshop
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Wednesday, October 19 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Learn how ACC institutions are greening their gameday to impact people, planet and future through innovative sports sustainability practices.
This virtual event will feature 3-minute lightning presentations from the University of Louisville, University of Miami, Syracuse University, University of Virginia and NC State University.
Topics will include sustainability-related activations, fan communications, tailgating, composting and more. Time for discussions and the opportunity to “bring your own problem” during breakout sessions will also occur.
2022 Workshop Series
Sports Sustainability and
Higher Education
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Wednesday, June 22 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
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Learn how higher education institutions are addressing climate change through sports. Sponsored by the ACC Sports Sustainability Team, this virtual event will feature Dr. Jonathan Casper of NC State University Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management speaking on sports sustainability research plus breakout sessions to explore:
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- How to start a sports sustainability team on your campus
- How to involve students and fans around sports sustainability
- How you can access the ACC Sports Sustainability network and resources
- Your best practices, resources and tips for sports sustainability
