Join us April 16-18, 2025 at the University of Massachusetts Boston for our second in-person conference, which will feature keynote discussions and breakout sessions about nature-based resilience in urban coastal settings, plus networking opportunities and more!
Registration is now open for the 2025 Stone Living Lab Conference: Nature-Based Coastal Resilience in Urban Settings!
Close out the 2025 Stone Living Lab Conference by attending special events, including field trips and a special dinner!
The Stone Living Lab’s 2025 Conference is an opportunity to meet and network with researchers, students, adaptation professionals, and other climate resilience leaders. Sponsorship at any level puts your organization front and center for conference attendees.
Your sponsorship will support conference initiatives and the Stone Living Lab, including: discounted tickets for students and other attendees; conference receptions and events, including dinners and networking opportunities; field trips; poster presentation & reception; conference swag & programs; general conference supplies.
Questions? Contact Joe Christo by Friday April 4, 2025.
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels.
Click below for more information and to book a room by Friday March 21!
Our conference schedule is being finalized, and details will be posted by March 31! For now, please see below for the overview of our schedule.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
10 am – Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:30 am – Morning Keynote – Dr. Katie Dafforn
11:15 am – Morning Keynote – Dr. Atyia Martin
12 pm – Lunch
1 pm – Breakout Session 1
2:30 pm – Coffee Break
2:45 pm – Breakout Session 2
4:15 pm – Coffee Break
4:30 pm – Afternoon Keynote – TBD
5 pm – Reception and Poster Session at UMB
Thursday, April 17, 2025
10 am – Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:30 am – Morning Keynote Panel – Research and Resilience
11:30 am – Morning Keynote Performance – Boston Lyric Opera
12 pm – Lunch
1 pm – Breakout Session 1
2:30 pm – Coffee Break
2:45 pm – Breakout Session 2
4:15 pm – Coffee Break
4:30 pm – Afternoon Keynote – TBD
5:30 pm – Reception and Blunder/Bloopers Mic at Boston Winery
Friday, April 18, 2025 (Field Trips)
10 am – Boston Harbor Boat Tour
1 pm – Field Trips to East Boston and Seaport (Departing from Long Wharf)