Posted on April 24, 2023

Best Sustainability Conferences To Attend in 2023.

Attending conferences is a great way to learn about and interact with experts in the field. Are you looking for ways to stay up-to-date on the latest sustainability trends? As concerns grow around the idea that the world is overpopulated, these top sustainability conferences offer fresh perspectives into the dynamic world of green conferencing, helping you stay ahead. If you’re an event professional planning a sustainable event or a marketing manager seeking to keep up with industry best practices, these top sustainability conferences offer fresh perspectives into the dynamic world of green conferencing, helping you stay ahead.

Sustainability Conferences to attend in 2023.

1. MIT Sustainability Summit

When: April 28

Where: Cambridge, Mass., and virtual

Cost: $12.51-$138.43

Where to register: https://sustainabilitysummit.mit.edu

The MIT Sustainability Summit is a student-run event to demystify carbon markets for aspiring and current leaders. Discussions will revolve around carbon markets’ objectives, obstacles in meeting them, and exploration of sustainable and equitable solutions.

Speakers include the following:

• Julian Brave NoiseCat – Writer, activist, and fellow at Data for Progress.
• Saif Rahman – Environment and Advocacy team at Patagonia.
• LaTricea Adams – CEO of Black Millennials for Flint.
• Dominique Drakeford – Co-founder of Sustainable Brooklyn.
• Dune Lankard – President and Founder of Native Conservancy.

2. Sustainability Live

When: Sept. 6-7

Where: London and virtual

Cost: Free

Where to register: https://sustainability-live.com

Some of the topics at this year’s Sustainability Live virtual stage include “Plant-Powered to Become Planet Positive,” “Investing in the Blue Economy,” “Digitalize to Decarbonize,” and “Sustainable Procurement.” The 2022 conference is available to watch on demand. A Sustainability Live New York event is happening virtually on April 1.

Speakers include the following:

• Hannah Brown — Chief of staff at Formula E.
• Musidora Jorgensen — Chief sustainability officer at Microsoft.
• Karin Meurk-Harvey — Chief commercial officer at Smart DCC.

3. Climate Week NYC 2023

When: Sept. 17-24

Where: New York City

Cost: TBA

Where to register: https://www.climateweeknyc.org

Hosted by Climate Group, the 15th annual Climate Week NYC brings together business, government, and climate community leaders with ten themes: built environment, energy, environmental justice, finance, food, industry, nature, policy, transport, and sustainable living. Attendees will be invited to join several interactive networking sessions and debates. The week will feature more than 400 events.

Speakers have yet to be announced.

4. Sustainable Brands SB’23

When: Oct. 16-19

Where: San Diego

Cost: $3,095-$4,195

Where to register: https://events.sustainablebrands.com/conferences/sustainablebrands

The conference will attract a global community of brand leaders and offer workshops, plenaries, activities, and breakout sessions. We aspire to challenge business as usual with our sustainable practices. The event will cover influential themes such as regenerative operations, transformative governance and metrics, activating brand purpose, and influencing consumer behavior at scale, with more updates to follow. Speakers for the event are yet to be announced.

5. PSX 2023

When: Oct. 17-19

Where: Boston

Cost: $210-$1,177

Where to register: https://www.psx.org

Product stewardship is focused on reducing the health, safety, and environmental impacts of consumer goods throughout the product lifecycle. Past PSX event topics included communicating compliance jargon to executives, ESG disclosure in supply chains, and circular economy best practices. 

Speakers have yet to be announced.

6. Verge ’23

When: Oct. 24-26

Where: San Jose, California, USA.

Cost: To be announced

Where to register: https://www.greenbiz.com/events/verge/2023

Verge 23 is an event focusing on emerging climate tech and its usefulness in addressing the climate crisis. Programs at the event include buildings, carbon, energy, food, startup, and transport.

Speakers have yet to be announced.

Summing up.

As an event planner committed to sustainability, attending one or more of the conferences mentioned above can provide you with valuable insights and connections to help you take your events to the next level. Whether you’re looking to learn about the latest green event practices or connect with like-minded professionals in the industry, there’s something for everyone.

And when it comes to planning and managing your sustainable events, InEvent is here to help. Our all-in-one event management platform can streamline your event planning process, reduce waste and carbon footprint, and enhance your attendees’ overall experience. So don’t hesitate; start planning your sustainable events with InEvent today!