The top 10 global sustainability conferences

20 Nov 2024 · 8
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 and inform your journey.
Thankfully, there are plenty of global sustainability conferences happening in 2025 covering climate change, clean energy, living at net zero, and much more.
Not sure where to begin? To save you time, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 global sustainability conferences. 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

11th - 12th June, 2025
Convene, New York City, New York
The fifth-annual Sustainability Week conference 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, regenerative agriculture, sustainability and the supply chain, and more.
New this year: the Energy Transition Summit, and more 1:1 pre-arranged meetings so you can connect with leaders, energy companies, and other sustainability officers to get the insight and strategies you need to hit your goals.
Looking for a full list of tech events across North America in 2025? Explore our selection of the top tech conferences in the US & Canada.
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27th - 29th January, 2025
Paradise Point Resort, San Diego, California
CleanTech Forum North America is one of the best opportunities to meet investors, corporations, innovators, and startups in sustainable innovation. It focuses on education and networking events that can drive business growth, climate solutions, and impact.
This year’s conference will focus on cleantech innovation, data, biodiversity, decarbonization, and other innovations for sustainability across industries and technology. If you’re interested, be sure to sign up soon — they cap their attendee list at 700 to ensure a high-value event for all participants with plenty of opportunities for networking and real connections.
21st April, 2025
Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas
This one-day event in Dallas, Texas is the perfect way to meet other business leaders, policy makers, and industry changemakers as you work to build a more sustainable business.
Featuring interviews, panels, presentations, and hands-on workshops, you’ll get valuable, big-picture insights and tactical action plans on the future of sustainable business practices, including green technology, sustainable supply chains, sustainable finance, product design, employee engagement, metrics and data, and more.
21st - 28th September, 2025
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, solution implementation, and different climate tech and features.
At this conference, many business leaders, civil society representatives, and political change-makers, sustainability leaders, and other stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds present their takes on climate action. Panel discussions, workshops, smaller events and conferences for specific topics and industries, workshops, virtual and in-person events and more are all part of this massive weeklong symposium.
Climate Week NYC is a conference you simply can’t miss out on. Mark your calendar for the end of September and get ready for one of the most impactful sustainability conferences of the year.
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The must-attend sustainability conferences in Europe

8th - 10th April, 2025
Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
Denmark is the birthplace of wind energy and the only country in Europe to source more than half their energy from wind. At this conference and expo, you can expect to look at the state of European wind energy today.
With dozens of conference sessions, hundreds of speakers, and 500+ exhibitors looking to show their innovations and seal new deals, it’s the perfect place for education, partnerships, and connection.
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24th - 28th August, 2025
Virtual event and in-person in 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 Water for Climate Action. It will focus on the role of water in the fight against climate change, environmental degradation, and biodiversity loss through live studio talk shows, educational movie screenings, workshops, and exhibitions.
This conference is the perfect place to hear from a variety of speakers and policy makers on key topics while also brainstorming and learning how to implement real solutions.
9th - 10thSeptember, 2025
Business Design Center, London, United Kingdom
Sustainability Live London is one of the biggest sustainability events worldwide, bringing in global leaders from sustainable brands to discuss what we can and should do for a sustainable future.
With 2,000+ attendees, you’ll find speakers, workshops, and panels on a variety of themes, ranging from the route to net zero, generative AI sustainability, climate finance, supply chain sustainability, ESG strategies, and even diversity and inclusion. You can expect their tech and renewable energy theme to include educational discussions on GreenTech as well.
Looking for more conferences in Europe to fill out your professional development for the year? Check out these roundups:
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The must-see sustainability conferences in Africa

3rd - 8th March, 2025
Accra International Conference Centre, Ghana, West Africa
This conference focuses on ESG and sustainability in Africa.
This year, the theme is “From The Cradle To The Grave: Putting ESG And Sustainability First In Africa’s Development Agenda.” This conference focuses on the contributions of corporate organizations in delivering sustainable development goals alongside presenting scholarly research and case studies related to ESG and sustainability development across African sectors.
You’ll have the chance to both hear research and presentations and discuss, collaborate, and network with other leaders, businesses, researchers, and peers who are driving sustainable practices and community development projects in Ghana and beyond.
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15th - 17th October, 2025
Sandton Convention Center, Sandton, South Africa
This conference tackles ESG training and implementation in Africa, and how to embed ESG practices within organizations to create a more sustainable future for environmental sustainability, built environments, businesses, higher education institutions, and more.
This year’s theme is “Sustainable Future Through Leadership” and will feature keynotes, case studies, panel discussions, workshops and more from 75+ speakers.  Get ready for networking opportunities and learning from industry leaders from across the continent at this insightful conference.

The top sustainability conferences in Asia and the Middle East

14th - 15th May, 2025
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 region is very keen on a clean energy revolution. This year’s conference will focus on advancements in solar power and green hydrogen, offering deeper insights into Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy efforts.
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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