The Association for Environmental Studies & Sciences (AESS) 2020 Conference brings an interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues in an academic setting. Taking a collegial approach, ideas are shared in small, informal sessions that are panel, paper, and presentation-based and include roundtable discussions at meals. Students, professors, and government and industry professionals alike participate in lively and interactive sessions that cover topics across the conference theme. The conference also provides the opportunity to learn about tools, resources, and the host city through exhibitions and field trips.