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Boston Area Air Quality Summit

Join leaders across Greater Boston to map our air quality landscape and co-create a vision for future research and policy.

Registration for the 2026 Boston Area Air Quality Summit is now open!

The City of Boston Environment Department invites community leaders, researchers, agencies, policymakers, and businesses to a free summit exploring the present and future of air quality in Boston and beyond. 

On Friday, May 15, join fellow leaders to map the ecosystem of past and current air quality efforts, align across sectors and foster deeper collaboration, connect existing air quality data to action, and co-develop a long-term roadmap for research priorities, funding strategies, and policy pathways.

Be part of a day dedicated to sharing knowledge, coordinating action, and building momentum toward a healthier Boston for all.

event details
  • Friday, may 15, 2026
  • 9:00A.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Northeastern University Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, 805 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120

REGISTER FOR THE SUMMIT

Interested in attending BAAQS? Use the registration link to sign up.

REGISTER HERE

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Below is the tentative program for the day. Check back soon for exciting updates on panel speakers, breakout session topics, and more:

  • Registration: Check-in, light refreshments, and an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees before the morning program begins.

  • Welcome and Keynote Panel: A high-level keynote panel featuring leaders in public health, policy, and advocacy to ground the day in Boston’s current air quality landscape.

  • Lightning Talks: High-energy, 5-minute snapshots of current local projects.

  • Lunch with Topic Tables: Optional topic tables offering facilitated lunchtime conversations organized by theme, allowing for informal networking and focused peer-to-peer learning.

  • Breakout Discussions: Interactive small-group sessions focused on specific policy and technical intersections; topics to be announced. 

  • Poster Session: An exhibition of recent research and community-led studies, providing a deep dive into local data and innovative air quality solutions.

  • Tabling Session: A resource-sharing block featuring city and state programs, non-profits, and technical partners offering tools and support for air quality and climate initiatives.

  • Optional Field Visits: Short, guided walkthroughs of local monitoring sites or nearby environmental infrastructure; options to be announced.

  • Shared Visioning Panel: A closing plenary featuring regional experts to synthesize the day's insights and explore developing a long-term roadmap for air quality in Boston.

  • Reception and Networking: Close the day with refreshments and continued conversation to solidify new partnerships and collaborations.

ADVISORY BOARD

This summit was developed through a collaborative planning process led by our Summit Advisory Board. This dedicated group of experts—working in academia, advocacy, community organizing, environmental justice, policy, public health, and transportation—has been instrumental in shaping the summit's goals.

Their insights have ensured that the agenda reflects the lived experiences of Boston residents and addresses the most pressing technical and policy gaps in our regional air quality landscape. We are grateful for their commitment to building a healthier, more equitable Boston.

2026 Summit Advisory Board Members:

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