2050 WORKOUT @ UW- Students Register
100 student leaders from all over Puget Sound convene at the UW for an 9-hour sustainable systems “thought experiment.” In partnership with the UW College on Built Environments. Presentation attendees register here. Aug 22, 2026 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Free pizza!) Gould Hall | University of Washington
Time & Location
Aug 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Gould Hall, University of Washington, 3950 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
About the Event
It only happens once a year, in late August, and it really is a workout. 100 student leaders from all over Puget Sound convene at the UW for a 10-hour sustainable systems “thought experiment.” We forecast what it would be like to achieve 100% sustainability in our own communities by the year 2050. Then we backcast to identify actions we can take today.... 2040, 2030, 2026 to get there. We bring a positive future into focus and move towards it. It is fast, it’s fun, and you get to work with college facilitators, professional coaches, and technical experts in your choice of one of five sustainable systems including water and natural resources, energy and buildings, mobility and land use, food systems, and zero waste. By the end of the day (it's a workout!) we are presenting our positive, practical visions for the year 2050 to family, friends, and invited stakeholders.