Numerous sustainability, green IT and renewable energy conferences are scheduled for September 2023, according to our Global Sustainability Conference Calendar.
The key question: Where should technology partners, chief sustainability officers (CSOs) and green investors potentially focus their attention and travel budgets? Here are 10 (actually, make that 14) sustainability-related conferences and in-person events to note for September 2023...
1. Sustainability Live London 2023 (September 6-7, London, UK): The conference typically attracts 3,500 live and virtual attendees -- though we don't know the ratio of live vs. online registrants.
2. ICSD 2023 Sustainability Conference (September 6-7, Rome, Italy): The conference focuses on economic, environmental and socio-cultural sustainability.
3. Sustainability Reporting Europe 2023 (September 6-7, London, UK): The conference content, organized by Reuters, will help attendees to collect, manage, and disclose data fit for the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), Reuters asserts. The conference typically attracts more than 300 attendees and 60+ speakers.
4. Reuters Impact 2023 Climate Conference (September 6-7, London, UK): The event is designed for global leaders who drive climate action. The conference typically attracts 750+ attendees and 200+ speakers.
5. RE+ 2023: Renewable Energy, Solar Energy and Sustainability Conference (September 11-14, Las Vegas): The clean energy event is expected to attract 27,000+ attendees and 1,300+ exhibitor companies.
6. ISPA Sustainability Conference 2023 (September 13-14, Charlotte, North Carolina): The conference is "designed to educate, connect and inspire you to develop practical solutions for sustainability challenges within the bedding industry," according to the ISPA.
7. Net Zero Conference 2023 (September 13-14, Los Angeles): The sustainability event will feature 100+ speakers, 40+ sessions and 1,500+ attendees, according to Net Zero Conference 2023 organizers.
8. Leadership and Innovation Summit 2023: Business and Climate Change (September 15, Washington, D.C.): Hosted by Georgetown University.
9. Concordia 2023 Annual Summit (September 18-20, New York City): The event topics include environmental sustainability, innovative technology, human rights, social progress and more.
10. TechCrunch Disrupt 2023: Sustainability Stage (September 19-21, San Francisco, California): The event will feature a Sustainability Stage -- which includes such topics as transportation, climate tech, smart cities and renewables.
11. Sustainable Investment Forum North America (September 19, New York City): The conference is organized by Climate Action -- an organization that "establishes and builds partnerships between business, government and public bodies to accelerate international sustainable development and advance the ‘green economy'."
12. Workiva Amplify 2023 Conference (September 19-21, Nashville, Tennessee): The Amplify global conference, organized by software provider Workiva, is designed for accounting, finance, ESG, audit and risk professionals. The event features best practices, thought-provoking sessions, and peer networking.
13. Post-Combustion Capture Conference (PCCC7) 2023 (September 25-28, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania): Key organizations involved in the conference include NETL, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the International Energy Agency Greenhouse Gas R&D Program (IEAGHG).
14. Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2023 (September 26-29, Washington, D.C.): The event is designed for architects, consultants, sustainability managers, designers, engineers, educators, real estate agents and builders in the green building industry.
September 2023 Sustainability Conferences: What Did We Miss?
Did we overlook any key in-person sustainability conferences scheduled for September 2023? And which annual, in-person conferences are on your longer-term radar?
Please email me the details (conference name, organizer, city location, dates and registration page). And check our Global Sustainability Conference Calendar regularly for upcoming conferences in 2023, 2024 and beyond.
Note: Sorry, but our global event calendar does not list online events, Webcasts or virtual conferences.