EJ 2076: Make America JUST Again

A 50-Year Plan To Advance Democracy, Environmental Justice, And Health Equity

September 15 - 17, 2026 (Virtual)

September 18 - 19, 2026 (In-person)

History of the Symposium

CEEJH hosts an annual Symposium on Environmental Justice and Health Disparities, one of the largest EJ conferences in the country. The first EJ Symposium (as it is informally known) took place on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the University of Maryland. The symposium was the first of its kind event in the Mid-Atlantic region to discuss environmental, climate, energy, food, and water justice issues. acting as a space for impacted residents, community leaders, researchers, students, agency staff, and policymakers to convene, network, and learn from each other. The event includes keynotes, plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, solidarity tours, cultural night, and an awards ceremony. The event has been the main driver of many new partnerships, coalitions, legislative efforts, and wins for communities impacted by environmental injustice and related health disparities in the state of Maryland, the greater Washington, DC region, the Mid-Atlantic and beyond including the DMV EJ Coalition, the EJ legislative workgroup, 17 for Peace and Justice, and the Mid-Atlantic Justice Coalition (MAJC).

This Year’s Symposium

This year’s gathering carries profound significance. Under the theme “EJ 2076: Make America JUST Again,” with the tagline “A 50-Year Plan to Advance Democracy, Environmental Justice, and Health Equity,” we are framing this symposium as a pivotal strategic convening. As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, we are called to critically examine the foundational injustices in our environmental and health landscapes while collectively building a roadmap toward the nation’s 300th anniversary in 2076. The EJ movement’s legacy of community-led struggle and action, from Warren County to present-day battles against emerging threats like AI data centers, informs our path forward.

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Day 1

Tuesday, September 15

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Day 2

Wednesday September 16

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Day 3

Thursday September 17

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Day 4

Friday September 18

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Friday September 18

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Day 5

Saturday September 19

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Symposium Highlights

Agenda At A Glance

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Accommodations

We are excited to welcome you to the upcoming Environmental Justice and Health Disparities Symposium. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, please find important logistical details below:

Venue

Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715
+1 (301) 860-4000

Venue Parking – Check back soon.

Accommodations

Courtyard by Marriott Bowie
16800 Science Drive
Bowie, MD 20715, USA

See Map

Reservation Counter: 833-372-8546

CEEJH INC has reserved a block of rooms for symposium participants. Please note that the deadline to reserve your room under this block is TBD.

Parking – Electric car charging stations are available. Complimentary parking is available on site.

Travel Information

LOCAL DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS:

Driving from Courtyard by Marriott Bowie (or other local areas) to Bowie State University

AIRPORTS:

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI):

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA):

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD):

AMTRAK TRAIN STATIONS:

Baltimore Penn Station (Baltimore, Maryland):

MARC Train

New Carrollton Station (New Carrollton, Maryland):

MARC Train

Newark Penn Station (Newark, New Jersey):

Amtrak/Acela/MARC

New York Penn Station (New York, New York):

Amtrak/Acela/MARC

Union Station (Washington, DC):

MARC Train

William H. Gray III, 30th Street Station (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania):

Amtrak/Acela/MARC

Wilmington Train Station (Wilmington, Delaware):

Amtrak/Acela/MARC

Sponsorship Information

We invite organizations that share our vision for social and environmental equity to partner with us in making this symposium a resounding success.

Sponsorship Commitments due: July 1, 2026 | Payments by: August 3, 2026

Special Events Sponsorships
Sponsor a Plenary (10) {Partner level and Name prominently displayed by plenary in program booklet}	$3,500
Sponsor a Wellness Activity/Solidarity Tours (2) {Ally level and Name prominently displayed by plenary in program booklet}	$5,500
Sponsor a Reception (2) {Ally level and Name prominently displayed by plenary in program booklet}	$7,500
Sponsor a Signature Event (3): Cultural Night, EJ Awards, W.O.M.B. {Steward level and Name prominently displayed by plenary in program booklet}	$12,500
Sponsor a Meal (6) {Steward level and Name prominently displayed by plenary in program booklet}	$15,000
All special event and meal sponsorships included Steward-level benefits, prominent branding at the special event, and logo branding for the special event in the program.

Financial and in-kind support of CEEJH INC is accepted and managed by Movement Strategy Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, tax-exempt membership organization serving as our fiscal sponsor. Such contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please see your tax advisor for details.