2026 Rising Together: The Bay Adapt Summit
November 9
Celebrate sea level adaptation at the 2026 Rising Together: The Bay Adapt Summit, a unique climate change adaptation conference presented by BCDC, in partnership with the Exploratorium and Greenbelt Alliance.
Save the date: The 3rd annual Rising Together will take place on November 9, 2026, at the Exploratorium—and it will be our biggest yet.
Rising Together has quickly become a central hub for sea level rise adaptation practitioners across the Bay Area to connect, exchange ideas, build relationships, and spark collaboration. This year’s summit will be a dynamic and immersive event featuring inspiring panels, keynote speakers, tours, activities, and workshops designed to forge partnerships and drive action.
Want to help shape the program? Submit suggestions for topics you’d like to see covered, tours you’d like to co-host, or speakers you’d like to hear from. This summit is designed for the Bay Area adaptation community—so tell us what you’d like to see. Pitch your idea via the form.
As part of the Summit, BCDC presents the Bay Adapt Awards to recognize individuals who are leading the way with exemplary contributions and innovations addressing the critical challenges of sea level rise. These awards aim not only to celebrate outstanding contributions but also to inspire broader community action in response to the most pressing challenges of our time.
2025 Rising Together: The Bay Adapt Summit
Check out the recap of the 2025 Summit and learn more about the inspiring awardees by checking our exclusive interviews on the blog: