What
The Hope Summit 2023 is a solutions-centric celebration of community action, stewardship, regenerative management, and systems-based solutions in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. These events include a kick off party, conference and a festival.
Why
Hope comes from agency and agency comes from actionable solutions. By Promoting collaboration between local solutions-driven organizations and facilitating means by which community members can get involved with those organizations, we can promote agency and thus hope in our local community.
Who
The Hope Summit is a collaboration between the Carolina Ocean Alliance and the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network & 35+ other local organizations.
[For Students K-12] Join together with local conservation organizations to learn about the many important components of the Lowcountry, the threats they face, and how your students can help!
Virtual Program
Friday, September 29th -- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual
Kick Off Party
Friday, September 29th -- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Brewlab: 2200 Heriot St, Charleston
Help us kick-off the 2nd annual Hope Summit by grabbing a pint with us at Brewlab Charleston! Music by Eddie Bush! Dessert by Sunny Daze Ice Cream Truck! All ages and abilities welcome.
Conference
Saturday, September 30th -- 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
College of Charleston - School of Science & Math
The Conference is an opportunity for the global community of solutions creators, practitioners, and accelerators to exchange knowledge, experience, and best practices to strengthen community-driven solutions in the South Carolina Lowcountry and around the world.
Festival
Sunday, October 1st -- 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Daniel Island Waterfront Park: 101 River Landing Drive, Charleston
Come meet dozens of local organizations, sustainable vendors, and solutions providers for a celebration of community-driven solutions at the Daniel Island Waterfront Park. There will be a family zone filled with activities for all ages and abilities & workshops for those who want to dive deeper!