Sustainability Conferences for 2024

Sustainability is at the top of every business’s list. Whether your product is actively trying to change the world for the better, or you’re looking to grow your business more ethically, a sustainability conference is the perfect place to inspire your journey.

Thankfully, there are plenty of global sustainability conferences happening in 2024 covering climate change, clean energy, living at net zero, and much more.

Honestly, it can be a bit hard to keep track of them all. To save you time, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 global sustainability conferences happening in each region of the world. They’re all in-person events too, so you’ll be able to add to the conversation, network, and learn from the very best face-to-face.

The top sustainability conferences in the USA

SAVe 2024

14th -15th March, 2024

UCLA Luskin Conference Center, Los Angeles, California

Founded in 2022, Sustainability in AV (SAVe) has already become one of the major leading forces behind educating people on the harm of the audiovisual (AV) industry and e-waste. Their goal is to reach the AV industry and educate them on the ways they can responsibly manage waste and take a step towards the process of decarbonization. Attending this conference is how you can join their mission.

The goal is not only to educate but also to find partners—so if you’re looking to network or kick off a partnership with sustainability industry leaders, this conference is for you.

Sustainability Week US

12th - 13th June, 2024

Convene, New York City, New York

New York is big on sustainability conferences, and this isn’t one you’ll want to miss. This annual event brings together businesses and policymakers to tackle challenges that sustainability professionals face while trying to achieve their targets. The agenda is jam-packed with different panels and interviews on ESG standards, preventing CO2 emissions, sustainable brands, and more.

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Climate Week NYC

22nd - 29th September, 2024

Various venues, New York City, New York

One of the largest climate change conferences of its kind, Climate Week NYC holds over 500 events that tackle topics such as climate crisis, how climate action is not moving fast enough, solution implementation, and different climate tech and features.

At this conference, many business leaders, civil society representatives, and political change-makers come from a variety of backgrounds to present their takes on climate action. Simply put, it’s a conference you can’t miss out on—and a great chance to explore New York City.

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The must-attend sustainability conferences in Europe

WindEurope 2024

20th - 22nd March, 2024

Bilbao Exhibition Center, Bilbao, Spain

When it comes to wind, Spain is one of Europe’s leading lights—with Bilbao being especially renowned as the headquarters for two of Europe’s renewable energy leaders. At this conference and expo, you can expect to look at the state of European wind energy today.

The event promises dozens of conference sessions, hundreds of speakers, and over 500 exhibitors looking to show their innovations and seal new deals. The social events encourage you to reach out to new colleagues, and there will be plenty of time in between sessions to sample the gastronomic delights Bilbao has to offer!

World Water Week 2024

25th - 29th August, 2024

Stockholm, Sweden

World Water Week is the leading conference on global water issues, held every year since 1991. This non-profit event, co-created by leading sustainability and governmental organizations, aims to develop solutions to the most important water-related challenges.

This year, the theme is Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future. It focuses on the role of water in the fight against climate change, poverty, and biodiversity loss through live studio talk shows, educational movie screenings, workshops, and exhibitions.

Sustainability Live London

10th - 11th September, 2024

Business Design Center, London, United Kingdom
Sustainability Live London is one of the biggest sustainability events worldwide, bringing in the greatest voices in the industry to discuss what we can and should do for a sustainable future. This large conference features a variety of themes, ranging from supply chain sustainability to ESG strategies, and even diversity and inclusion. You can expect their tech and renewable energy theme to include educational discussions on GreenTech as well.

The must-see sustainability conferences in Africa

1st International Conference on Environment, Social, Governance and Sustainable Development of Africa (CESDA) 2024

26th - 29th March, 2024

Mastercard Foundation Conference Centre, Ghana, West Africa

This conference talks about ESG and sustainability in Africa, specifically the effects of microplastics on marine life, food security, providers of climate-smart agricultural technology, and more. This conference focuses on the contributions of corporate organizations in delivering sustainable development goals. The conference will also offer its participating corporate organizations the opportunity to showcase their sustainable lifestyles, CSR contributions, and sustainable innovation pathways for meeting the demands of the next pandemic.

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ESG Africa Conference

1st - 2nd October, 2024

Sandton Convention Center, Sandton, South Africa

This conference tackles ESG training and implementation in Africa, and how to make sure organizations drive to create a more sustainable future—making it a key conference when considering sustainable development goals. Get ready to network and learn from professionals from across the continent at this insightful conference.

Asia and the Middle East

Green Energy Week 2024

4th - 5th March, 2024

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is well-known for its colossal oil reserves, and while it still generates 99% of it from fossil fuels, the kingdom is very keen on a clean energy revolution. This conference aims to discuss the latest industry developments and the energy transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy, as well as its benefits on the world.

Loads of clean energy initiative leaders will gather to discuss what they’ve been doing—it’s a promising conference for professionals in this field.

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2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP 29

11th - 24th November, 2024

Baku, Abseron, Azerbaijan

The United Nations COP 29 conference is looking like the biggest sustainability event of the year. This annual international conference is bound to attract lots of industry leaders, private sector players, and sustainability officers, amongst others.

Due to the length of this conference, the speakers cover a multitude of topics relating to sustainability, such as climate finance, SDGs, adaptation to sustainable lifestyles, sustainable businesses, and more. We suggest keeping an eye on more updates on this one, as it's sure to be educational to anyone, whether you’re a seasoned professional or fresh on the sustainability scene.

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The top 10 global sustainability conferences