A Sneak Peek
Agenda
While we’re holding off on the full reveal just a bit longer, we’re excited to give you an early look at the powerful and timely topics taking shape for this year’s Resilient Virginia Conference, happening July 23–24 in Harrisonburg.
With the theme “Moving Virginia Forward,” this year’s conference will bring together leaders, practitioners, and community members to explore cutting-edge strategies and practical solutions for building a stronger, more resilient future.
Here’s a preview of what you can expect
Climate-smart infrastructure strategies
Valuing ecosystem services and benefits
Economic responses to climate impacts
Building the foundation for resilient communities
Nature-based solutions & carbon sequestration
Unlocking resilience as an engine for economic growth
Practical approaches to resilience planning
Designing sustainable, resilient buildings and energy systems
State agency-led resilience initiatives
Whether you’re in government, business, academia, or advocacy, this conference will offer insights and connections to help you drive meaningful progress in your work.
Hear from Greg Steele, Virginia Chief Resilience Officer
Greg Steele, Virginia’s newly appointed Chief Resilience Officer, will deliver the opening plenary address at the 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference. This marks one of his first major public appearances in his new statewide leadership role.
Mr. Steele will outline his strategic vision for advancing resilience across Virginia, highlighting innovative approaches in areas such as climate adaptation, infrastructure planning, and community preparedness.
He and members of his team will be attending the full conference, engaging with attendees and gaining insights into the resilience work happening across the Commonwealth.
Step Outside the Session: Experience Resilience in Action
We know that sitting in lecture halls all day can be a bit draining—so this year, we’re mixing things up. The 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference will feature opportunities to step outside the sessions and experience resilience in action through hands-on activities and interactive experiences.
Here are just a few of the exciting activities already confirmed:
Science on a Sphere – A dynamic, visual exploration of Earth systems
Guided tour of JMU’s Tree and Bee Campus – See sustainability in practice
Robot Petting Zoo – Discover how robotics programs are preparing the next generation for the workforce
Build a Wind Turbine – Get hands-on with clean energy innovation
And that’s just the beginning—more experiences are being added each week, so stay tuned!
for discounted registration!
(Resilient Virginia members receive 20% off registration)
Thank You to Our 2025 Conference Sponsors
