Growing Sustainable Communities Conference 

Next Conference: 2027

Grand River Center, Dubuque, Iowa

There will not be a Growing Sustainable Communities Conference in 2026, as the event is transitioning to an every-other-year format. We appreciate your continued interest and invite you to check back for updates on the 2027 conference!

  1. 1 Conference Hosts Julie Kronlage and Gina Bell stand with a GSC Sign
  2. 2 Five conference attendees pose for a photo
  3. 3 A conference attendee reads comments and ideas written on wall posters
  4. 4 conference attendees visit the exhibitor booths
  5. 5 conference attendees sitting in chairs watching presentation
  6. 6 Guest speaker and musician plays guitar on stage
  7. 7 conference attendees during a conference session
  8. 8 Four conference exibitors pose for a photo
  9. 9 Dubuque mayor Brad Cavanagh addresses the audience from stage
  10. 10 the audience watches the trashion show
  11. 11 a woman walks down the runway during the trashion show
  12. 12 conference speaker at the podium
  13. 13 conference goers in chairs watching a presentation

Thank you to our sponsors for their commitment to sustainability.


Clear Stream Logo

alliant energyBlack Hills Energy Logo
Eagle Point Solar VerticalShive-HatteryLoras College Logo


BAHI LogoGenPro Solutions LogoEocene-Logo


usgbc logo
Carbon Day EV Charging LogoRed Lion Renewables LogoBolton Menk


Iowa Environmental Council logoIowa Flood Center logoIowa League of Cities


DMASWA LOGOOrigin Design
Slipstream LogoAARP LogoLiveRoof Midwest Logo
FEH LogoGeosyntec LogoGood Neighbor Iowa Logo


ITC Logo
Stantec LogoIACC Logo


Eide Bailly Logo-New
Iowa Waste Reduction Center


Interested in becoming a sponsor? 

The Growing Sustainable Communities Conference is a premier conference that draws government and business professionals from across the country. Don't miss out on an opportunity to secure a sponsorship for your business!