In recent years, the global consciousness surrounding environmental sustainability has surged, leading to a remarkable increase in sustainability events. Calling on businesses, investors, policymakers, and academics, sustainability conferences serve as crucial platforms to engage in discussions, share innovative ideas, and collaborate on solutions aimed at addressing pressing environmental challenges. Each with its unique focus, sustainability events inspire collective action and drive meaningful change towards a more environmentally conscious future.
Excited to share our top ten below!
Sustainable Brands Brand-Led Culture Change Summit
May 8-10 | Minneapolis, MN
This event explores the forefront of driving positive behavior and culture change through the power of brand influence. Leaders from companies like Google, Mars, Reddit, and more will lead engaging discussions offering research and strategic tools for brands to utilize their brand power to influence and grow sustainable consumer demand for products and services, while promoting sustainable lifestyles and creating positive social and environmental impact.
Tickets: $1,895
Sustainability Live New York
June 3-4 | Virtual
This 2-day virtual event brings global leaders in the sustainability industry to the stage, and provides an opportunity for knowledge sharing, learning, and networking with 1,000+ industry professionals across the world. Covering critical topics surrounding strategy, digitalisation, transformation, and sustainability, the event will showcase engaging presentations, interactive sessions, panel discussions, and fireside chats, facilitating deep learning and exploration. With confirmed speakers including leaders from SAP, Colgate Palmolive, and PWC, there’s sure to be engaging content.
Tickets: Free
The Economist Sustainability Week
June 12-13 | New York & Virtual
Economist Sustainability Week aims to focus discussion on the increased challenges sustainability professionals are meeting in achieving their targets, from complex laws and reporting rules to a need for change in company culture and staff skills. In 2024, this event will bring together businesses, policymakers, and government leaders to help organizations secure necessary resources to implement internal change. The event includes one-on-one meetings, how-to workshops, the CSO Leaders’ Club, Action Hour sessions, and extensive networking opportunities.
Tickets: $999
Bloomberg Green
July 10-13 | Seattle, WA
Bloomberg Green Festival is a global collaboration for innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, artists, activists, and musicians to explore solutions spanning the entire climate spectrum.
This year's festival will cover four key themes pivotal to creating practical, collective change: technology and innovation, the climate economy, greener living, and the green policy agenda. Alongside dining experiences, performances, installations, and cultural moments, attendees will experience immersive learning, data-driven experiences, and forward-looking sessions from world-renowned experts.
Tickets: $1,950
Climate Week NYC
September 22 | New York City, NY
Climate Week NYC brings together more than 500 events and activities across New York City – in person, hybrid, and online, all focused on what’s next in Climate. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision makers, and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, gather to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening. Make sure to follow the website closely for the full scope of main programming and co-located events associated with Climate Week!
Tickets: Free
World Conference on Climate Change & Sustainability
Oct 21- 23 | Barcelona
The third edition of the World Conference on Climate Change & Sustainability, this event provides an opportunity to focus on the opportunities, challenges and solutions toward net zero worldwide. This year’s theme is “Tech and Tomorrow: Analyzing Progress in Climate Change & Sustainability” to accelerate collaboration and integrate climate action into global pandemic recovery.
Tickets: $899
World Sustainability Congress
Oct 23- 24 | Amsterdam
The World Sustainability Congress 2024 will showcase leading examples of how businesses can translate their sustainability goals into impactful action. Attendees will hear from leaders at companies like PWC, Bayer, Schneider Electric, and more on the actions you need to leverage sustainable innovation, bridge the gap to net-zero, and understand the crucial investments needed to bring about social equity.
Tickets: TBD
GreenBiz Forum
Feb 10-12, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ
GreenBiz is a top sustainability conference for business leaders seeking the most current, hands-on, and tangible solutions. Pulling together more than 2,500 leaders, reaching beyond the sustainability function, including CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CIOs, heads of legal, supply chain, human resources, investor relations, the event delves into what’s next in decarbonization, biodiversity, and supply chains from a holistic view.
Tickets: $3,575
Techonomy Climate
April 2025 | Silicon Valley, CA
Exploring the future of climate solutions, Techonomy Climate explores where innovation meets urgency, with an audience and speaker set of experts, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and tech pioneers navigating the complexities of the climate crisis and unprecedented global challenges. Sessions are intimate and engaging, and the 2024 agenda included exciting speakers like Millie Baird, Vice President at Environmental Defense Fund, Dan Carol Senior Director of Climate Initiatives at Milken Institute, and Jennifer Huffstetler, Chief Product Sustainability Officer at Intel.
Tickets: $299
Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit
April 2025 | London
The Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit brings together business leaders and investors globally to drive innovation and scale best practices in sustainable business and finance. This summit specializes in supporting sustainability leaders to meet their ambitious goals while driving business value and remaining nimble in times of uncertainty. With 2024 speakers including Daniel Hanna, Global Head Of Sustainable Finance at Barclays, Caroline Laurie, Vice President Of Corporate Responsibility at Burberry, and Habiba Al Mar Ashi, Co-Founder & Chairperson at Emirates Environmental Group, the 2025 agenda is sure to be top tier.
Tickets: Free
Hopefully this post put more sustainability conferences on your radar! If you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes logistics of making events more sustainable, make sure to check out our sustainable event planning tips!
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*Note: All event dates, formats, and prices are current as of April 2024.
