2027 FAEP Conference
April 20 - 22, 2027
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Call for Abstracts
Hosted by the SWFAEP
April 20-23, 2027 | Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Florida
The Southwest Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (SWFAEP) is honored to host the 2027 Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP) Annual Conference and Training Symposium in historic downtown Fort Myers, the 20th - 23rd of April 2027. The Conference will include a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, expo, networking opportunities, training classes, and field trips, and it offers an excellent opportunity for environmental professionals, consultants, agency staff, policy experts, and students working in a wide range of our fields to come together and present recent projects, lessons learned, and new methods or innovative approaches.
This year’s conference will focus on four tracks:
Project Development: Permitting and Compliance;
Field Assessment, Environmental Stewardship, and Land Management;
Modern Infrastructure: Re-Development and Risk Management; and
Policy Updates
Presentations related to any environmental topic within Florida are encouraged. Presentation abstracts will be reviewed and determined for inclusion in the conference.
Key Dates and Info
· First Call for Abstracts: August 17, 2026
· Submission Deadline: October 16, 2026 November 30, 2026
· Acceptance Notification: December 7, 2026
· Conference Dates: April 20 – 23, 2027
· Location: Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Florida
How to Submit
· Submit your abstract by emailing it (PDF or Microsoft Word format) to FAEPConference2027@gmail.com.
· Please provide the following information:
o Name, professional title, affiliation, biography (150 words maximum), and contact information
o Identify a co-presenter, if applicable
o Identify up to two Conference Tracks that best fits your abstract
o Indicate your preferred presentation format (oral/presentation, panel/discussion, or something else)
o Abstract title and summary (350 words maximum) describing your topic
· Applicants who submit an abstract accepted by the Speakers and Presentation Committee will be invited to register for the 2027 FAEP Conference at a discounted rate.
· Questions? Contact us at FAEPConference2027@gmail.com
Presentation Formats
· Oral Presentation: 15-20 minute presentation + Q&A
· Panel Discussion: 60-90 minute moderated session (ideal for multiple speakers)
· Poster Presentation: Displayed during the evening poster networking session
Additional descriptions of the program tracks and potential topics to be included are provided below to assist in selecting the track you wish to present in.
Conference Tracks
1. Project Development: Permitting and Compliance
· Site due diligence/initial site evaluations
· Strategic site planning
· Managing client timelines/expectations
· Post-construction compliance
2. Field Assessment, Environmental Stewardship, and Land Management
· Field surveys, evaluations, and valuable certifications
· Citizen science and outreach efforts
· Cultural resource identification
· Existing and future land uses implications
3. Modern Infrastructure: Re-Development and Risk Management
· Renewable energy applications
· Brownfields
· Infrastructure permitting trends
· Contamination and remediation practices
4. Policy Updates
· Protected species regulations
· Agency policy and coordination
· Stormwater
· Mitigation banking