HBCU/MSI Chesapeake Bay Summit

September 13-14, 2025 at North Bay in North East, Maryland

Building Connections, Capacity, and Confidence

In conjunction with our partners at HBCU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and MSIs (Minority Serving Institutions) in Washington, DC and Maryland, we are excited to host the 3rd annual Chesapeake Bay Summit! This event is FREE and open to students and faculty at any college or university within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Join the Interest List     Sponsor the Summit

Key Information

  • The Summit is free and designed for current students and faculty at any college or university in the watershed.
  • Attendees do not need any previous outdoor experience in order to participate.
  • Free bus transportation will be provided from each participating partner university’s campus (Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Howard University, Morgan State University, Trinity Washington University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and University of the District of Columbia).
  • Meals and lodging are provided for the duration of the Summit.

Summit Structure

This year’s agenda is still being finalized, but take a peak at last year’s agenda here.

View the 2024 Program

Thank You to Our 2025 Summit Partners!

 

Are you interested in sponsoring this year’s event? The Summit will bring together more than 100 students and faculty from colleges and universities across Maryland and Washington, DC. Although we’re still finalizing the schedule and speakers list, the focus will be on outdoor recreation, the co-creation of knowledge, and career-focused skills-building. In order to bring such an impactful event to fruition, though, we will rely heavily on support from sponsors. By directly supporting this event, a Summit sponsorship places your brand or organization front-and-center as an action-oriented advocate for the next generation of champions for clean water and resilient communities in the Chesapeake watershed.

Sponsorship Levels

The suggested sponsorship levels below are a place to get started when considering your donation, but all levels of support are welcome. Please contact Emma Gregory at egregory@allianceforthebay.org to discuss opportunities tailored to your needs and interests. We’d love to have you!

Sponsor the Summit

  • Exhibit Space at Summit
  • Recognition on the Alliance’s Social Media
  • Recognition on the Summit’s Website
  • Listed as a Sponsor on the Summit Program
  • Two 1-day Registrations

More sponsorship information


  • 1/2-page Ad in Summit Program
  • Exhibit Space at Summit
  • Recognition on the Alliance’s Social Media
  • Recognition on the Summit’s Website
  • Listed as a Sponsor on the Summit Program
  • Two 2-day Registrations

More sponsorship information


  • Opportunity to Contribute Item to the Goodie Bags
  • 1/2-page Ad in Summit Program
  • Exhibit Space at Summit
  • Recognition on the Alliance’s Social Media
  • Recognition on the Summit’s Website
  • Listed as a Sponsor on the Summit Program
  • Two 2-day Registrations

More sponsorship information


  • Opportunity to Speak During Breakout Session on Saturday
  • Opportunity to Contribute Item to the Goodie Bags
  • 1/2-page Ad in Summit Program
  • Exhibit Space at Summit
  • Recognition on the Alliance’s Social Media
  • Recognition on the Summit’s Website
  • Listed as a Sponsor on the Summit Program
  • Two 2-day Registrations

More sponsorship information


Thank You to Our 2024 Summit Sponsors!