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With over 180 educational sessions, exciting mobile workshops, and inspirational speakers, the Brownfields Conference offers a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and best practices in brownfields remediation, redevelopment, and sustainability. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the field, there’s something for everyone.

In addition to the incredible learning opportunities, the conference also offers unparalleled networking opportunities with other like-minded professionals. You’ll have the chance to connect with peers from across the country and forge new relationships that could lead to future collaborations and projects.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Register for the Brownfields National Training Conference today and join us in Chicago!

Travel Scholarships Open

Travel scholarships are designed for community groups, non-profits, local governments, or other organizations that may be running on tight budgets and would greatly benefit from sending a representative to the National Brownfields Training Conference.

A travel scholarship for Brownfields 2025 includes complimentary registration and housing for four nights, checking in Monday, August 5th and checking out Friday, August 8th.

Travel scholarships do not include airfare, meals and incidentals, or other costs.

There are a limited number of scholarships available.

The deadline to apply for a travel scholarship is Monday, June 9, 2025.

Partial Scholarships

We also offer a partial scholarship for local applicants that are not in need of lodging. Partial scholarships include complimentary registration only.

2023 "Best Overall Poster" Winner: Partnerships, Persistence, & Patience Transforming a Brownfields into an Urban Land Lab, Presented by Tom Evans

Brownfields 2025 Poster Gallery Application

The Poster Gallery offers a venue to visually depict innovative practices (brownfields assessment, cleanup, redevelopment), share brownfields success stories, and present research fundings. Posters will be displayed in the Exhibit Hall for the duration of the conference, and will feature an award for the Best Overall Poster and a People's Pick Award voted by conference attendees.

The deadline to submit a poster idea is Friday, June 13th, 11:59pm.

Revolving Loan Funds Pre-Conference Session

Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 9am-1pm (Breakfast/Networking at 8am)

Join Grow America and ICMA ahead of the National Brownfields Training Conference for a deep dive into EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Funds. While these revolving loan funds can be powerful tools for redeveloping your community, these funds require deft administration, outreach strategies, and different staffing support. Connect with other revolving loan fund teams to learn how they have built strengths and overcome challenges in their program.

This morning half-day session will convene current and prospective EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund grantees and operators for a discussion about lessons learned, best practices, and strategies to increase economic and environmental impact.

Pre-registration is required for this session. Registration for the National Brownfields Training Conference is not required for participation in this event. 

Sponsorships and Exhibiting

The Brownfields Exhibit Hall is currently 70% sold out!

This year, Brownfields is co-locating the exhibit hall with the Solar Farm Summit, providing access to even more attendees browsing the hall. Check out the live interactive floor plan and secure your preferred both location in just a few clicks!

Sponsorship and exhibiting elevates your visibility and connects you with thousands of decision makers and potential clients from the private sector, local, state, and federal agencies, nonprofit and community groups, and academia.

• Get an audience with decision makers
• Showcase products, services, and thought leadership to your target market
• Enhance your company's visibility with the audience that matters
• Develop new high quality leads and important contacts
• Learn about emerging issues that may affect your company's future objectives

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