As the urgency to address climate change and promote sustainable practices grows, sustainability conferences are becoming key platforms for collaboration, innovation, and action. Here are 20 of the biggest sustainability conferences to look out for in 2024 and 2025:

1. COP29 – United Nations Climate Change Conference

Date: November 11-22, 2024

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Overview: A critical global event for climate negotiations, focusing on the progress and future goals of the Paris Agreement.

2. GreenBiz 25

Date: February 10-12, 2025

Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Overview: A premier event for sustainability professionals to explore decarbonization, supply chains, and regenerative nature strategies

3. Sustainable Brands 2024

Date: October 14-17, 2024

Location: San Diego, USA

Overview: Focuses on how brands can drive social and environmental change through sustainable business practices.

4. World Future Energy Summit

Date: January 14-16, 2025

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Overview: A leading event for future energy solutions, covering clean energy, water, smart cities, and eco-waste.

5. Greenbuild International Conference and Expo

Date: November 12-15, 2024

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Overview: The largest event dedicated to green building, featuring educational sessions and an extensive expo.

6. Global Climate Action Summit

Date: October 15-17, 2024

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Overview: Gathers diverse stakeholders to accelerate climate action through innovative solutions and collaborations.

7. World Water Week

Date: August 25-29, 2024

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Overview: A global event focused on water cooperation, peace, and sustainability, highlighting the interconnectedness of communities and nations in achieving a peaceful and sustainable future.

8. European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW)

Date: September 18-26, 2024

Location: Across Europe

Overview: A pan-European initiative promoting activities and events that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

9. GLOBE x CHANGE

Date: February 11-13, 2025

Location: Toronto, Canada

Overview: Focuses on corporate sustainability and climate action, featuring keynotes and workshops.

10. Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum

Date: March 19-20, 2025

Location: London, UK

Overview: A two-day forum focused on human rights due diligence, responsible sourcing policies, and the implications of evolving legislation.

11. Smart City Expo World Congress

Date: November 5-7, 2024

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Overview: The leading global event for cities and urban innovation, focused on empowering cities to tackle critical challenges and accelerate the transition towards greener, more efficient, and inclusive urban environments.

12. Sustainability Leaders Congress

Date: October 23-24, 2024

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Overview: Focuses on the progress and future goals of the Paris Agreement.

13. Sustainability x Digital

Date: November 14, 2024

Location: Munich, Germany

Overview: Focuses on the latest best practices in corporate sustainability management and accelerating progress through digitalization and AI.

14. UKFT Sustainability Conference 2024

Date: September 26, 2024

Location: United Kingdom

Overview: Examines sustainability in the apparel and textiles industry, focusing on responsible sourcing and manufacturing.

15. World ESG Summit

Date: August 20-21, 2024

Location: Dusit Thani, Dubai

Overview: Addresses environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues with a focus on sustainable investment strategies.

16. International Corporate Citizenship Conference (BCCC)

Date: April 6-8, 2025

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Overview: Focuses on corporate social responsibility and sustainability practices within businesses.

17. Sustainable Brands

Date: October 14-17, 2024

Location: San Diego, California, USA

Overview: Focuses on the transition toward positive impact across all products, services and business models.

18. 2024 Textile Exchange Conference

Date: October 28 - November 1, 2024

Location: Pasadena, California, USA

Overview: Focuses on sustainability in the fashion industry, promoting ethical and eco-friendly practices.

19. SOCAP

Date: October 28-30, 2024

Location: San Francisco, USA

Overview: Connects impact investors and social entrepreneurs to address social and environmental challenges.

20. VERGE 24

Date: October 29-31, 2024

Location: San Jose, USA

Overview: Focuses on climate tech innovations and sustainable business solutions, bringing together leaders from various sectors.

These conferences represent significant opportunities for professionals, policymakers, and innovators to collaborate on advancing sustainability and addressing global environmental challenges.