Eco-Intelligence Summit: AI in a Climate-focused Future

The Chesapeake Bay Trust, in partnership with Howard University, is excited to invite members of the Howard University community to attend the Eco-Intelligence Summit: AI in a Climate-Focused Future on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Interdisciplinary Research Building (Multipurpose Room), 2201 Georgia Ave NW.

This dynamic Summit will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, climate change, sustainability, and higher education. Attendees will hear from leading experts, engage in thoughtful dialogue, and connect with peers and professionals working at the forefront of AI and environmental innovation.

Please register at: https://tinyurl.com/Eco-Intelligence

Agenda

9:00 AM – Registration

9:30 AM – Welcome

• Chesapeake Bay Trust and Howard University

9:45 AM – Setting the Stage

• Nathaniel Burola, AI & Environment Research Consultant

10:15 AM – Panel 1: AI and Earth Systems

• Moderator: Lydia Lawrence, Nature Forward
• Karen Campblin, Virginia State Conference NAACP
• Dr. Michael Evans, Chesapeake Conservancy
• Yogesh Bhattarai, Howard University

11:30 AM – Lunch

12:00 PM – Keynote: There Is No AI Without Energy and No Future Without the Earth

• Dr. Talitha Washington, Howard University

12:30 PM – Panel 2: AI, Higher Education, and Career Readiness

• Moderator: Randy Bumpers, Howard University
• Nathaniel Burola, AI & Environment Research Consultant
• Dr. Jeremy Blackstone, Howard University

1:30 PM – Recap & Reflect

2:00 PM – Career Fair

4:00 PM – Adjourn

For more information, contact Dr. Sosanya Jones at sosanya.jones@Howard.edu.