ESG regulation and reporting expectations continue to accelerate, and 2026 is set to be a defining year for organisations working to strengthen their sustainability performance. Staying on top of key industry events is an effective way to understand evolving standards, learn from peers, and build more resilient reporting processes.
At KEY ESG, our team of experts tracks global regulatory developments and contributes to the wider sustainability conversation through webinars, workshops, and partner-led sessions. This calendar brings together the most relevant ESG and sustainability events for 2026 to help you plan ahead and stay informed.
Explore the list below and let us know if there are additional events we should feature. New dates will be added as they’re confirmed, so check back regularly for updates.
January & February
Date: January 13–15, 2026
Event: World Future Energy Summit
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Who’s it for: Energy leaders, policymakers, sustainability executives and climate-tech innovators.
Description: A global forum on clean energy innovation, climate solutions and large-scale sustainability transitions.
Find more info: https://www.worldfutureenergysummit.com/en-gb.html
Date: January 19–23, 2026
Event: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Location: Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
Who’s it for: World leaders from government, business, academia and civil society.
Description: A flagship gathering addressing global risks, economic transformation and sustainability challenges.
Find more info: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026/
Date: January 26–28, 2026
Event: Cleantech Forum North America
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Who’s it for: Climate-tech innovators, investors and corporate sustainability teams.
Description: A forum showcasing emerging climate technologies, investment trends and clean-industry innovation.
Find more info: https://cleantech.com/event/cleantech-forum-na/agenda/
Date: January 27, 2026
Event: Real Deals Sustainable Investment Forum
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Private markets professionals, ESG leads and institutional investors.
Description: A forum examining ESG integration, disclosure expectations and sustainable value creation in private markets.
Find more info: https://rdsustainableinvestmentforum.com/live/en/page/home
Date: February 12, 2026
Event: Private Equity Wire European Summit
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Private equity executives, fund managers and ESG practitioners.
Description: Discussions on ESG regulation, due diligence, reporting and risk management in European private equity.
Find more info: https://events.privateequitywire.co.uk/private-equity-wire-eu-summit-26
Date: February 17–19, 2026
Event: GreenBiz 26
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Who’s it for: Corporate sustainability leaders, innovators, policymakers and ESG strategists.
Description: A major sustainability conference focused on net-zero pathways, climate strategy and evolving disclosure standards.
Find more info: https://trellis.net/events/greenbiz/
Date: February 24–25, 2026
Event: CeFPro: Sustainable Finance Europe
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Financial institutions, risk managers and sustainable finance professionals.
Description: Sessions on sustainable finance regulation, ESG data governance and risk management frameworks.
Find more info: https://emea.cefpro.events/sustainable-finance-europe/
March & April
Date: March 4–5, 2026
Event: Sustainability LIVE – Net Zero
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability leaders, climate strategy owners, corporate ESG teams and senior operations managers.
Description: A cross-sector event exploring net-zero delivery, climate reporting and sustainable operations.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitymag.com/events/sustainability-live/sustainability-live-net-zero-2026
Date: March 10–11, 2026
Event: Wall Street Green Summit
Location: New York, USA
Who’s it for: Finance, investment and sustainability professionals focused on climate finance and carbon markets.
Description: A leading forum on climate finance, carbon markets and investment in low-carbon innovation.
Find more info: https://www.thewallstreetgreensummit.com/
Date: March 12, 2025
Event: KEY ESG Q1 Sustainability Summit
Location: TBC
Who’s it for: Sustainability, finance and risk leaders looking to strengthen ESG data and reporting capabilities.
Description: An expert-led summit on regulatory change, ESG data strategy and operational reporting excellence.
Find more info: Coming Soon!
Date: March 17–19, 2026
Event: Verdantix Transform
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: ESG, EHS and sustainability leaders evaluating technology platforms and digital transformation.
Description: A benchmarking event for innovation in ESG, EHS and sustainability software across global organisations.
Find more info: https://transform.verdantix.com/
Date: March 18–19, 2026
Event: Responsible Investment Forum: New York
Location: New York, USA
Who’s it for: Private equity, venture and institutional investors integrating ESG into investment decisions.
Description: Investors explore ESG integration, disclosure expectations and long-term value creation in private markets.
Find more info: https://www.peievents.com/en/event/responsible-investment-forum-new-york/
Date: March 18–19, 2026
Event: Invest Europe Investors’ Forum
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Who’s it for: LPs, GPs and asset owners focused on European private markets and responsible investment.
Description: A flagship gathering for institutional investors discussing ESG expectations and market developments.
Find more info: https://if.investeurope.eu/
Date: March 24–25, 2026
Event: Climate Technology Show
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability teams, innovators, investors and policy stakeholders in climate-tech solutions.
Description: A showcase of climate technologies accelerating decarbonisation and sustainability performance.
Find more info: https://climatetechshow.com/
Date: March 24–27, 2026
Event: Infrastructure Investor Global Summit
Location: Berlin, Germany
Who’s it for: Infrastructure investors, asset managers and ESG leaders in energy and real assets.
Description: Infrastructure investors discuss energy transition, climate risk and sustainable asset management.
Find more info: https://live.peievents.com/infrastructure-investor-global-summit/
Date: March 25–27, 2026
Event: Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Who’s it for: Packaging, sustainability and regulatory teams in FMCG, retail and manufacturing.
Description: An in-depth forum on circular packaging, regulatory changes and waste-reduction strategies.
Find more info: https://informaconnect.com/packaging-waste-sustainability/
Date: March 25–26, 2026
Event: edie 26
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Corporate sustainability, ESG and net-zero leads across UK and European businesses.
Description: Practical sessions on climate action, reporting and sustainability strategy.
Find more info: https://event.edie.net/home/edie26
Date: April 20–26, 2026
Event: DC Climate Week
Location: Washington DC, USA
Who’s it for: Policymakers, NGOs, corporates and investors working on climate policy and action.
Description: A week-long programme of climate events focused on policy, innovation and collaboration.
Find more info: https://www.dcclimateweek.com/
Date: April 21–22, 2026
Event: Sustainability LIVE – US Summit + Awards
Location: Chicago, USA
Who’s it for: US sustainability, ESG and corporate affairs leaders seeking best practice and peer insights.
Description: A US-focused summit on climate strategy, ESG reporting and responsible business leadership.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitymag.com/events/sustainability-live/sustainability-live-chicago-2026
Date: April 23–24, 2026
Event: Sustainability World Summit
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Who’s it for: Global sustainability, risk and strategy leaders across large enterprises.
Description: A cross-industry summit on global sustainability trends, regulation and performance improvement.
Find more info: https://www.key-notion.com/sustainability-world-summit
Date: April 28–29, 2026
Event: Innovation Zero World Congress
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Policymakers, corporate leaders, innovators and investors focused on net-zero solutions.
Description: A large-scale congress on net-zero technologies, climate policy and system-level change.
Find more info: https://www.innovationzero.com/
May & June
Date: May 5–6, 2026
Event: Reuters Responsible Business USA
Location: Boston, USA
Who’s it for: Sustainability, corporate affairs and strategy leaders at large US organisations.
Description: A forum on corporate sustainability strategy, climate transition planning and ESG disclosure.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/responsible-business-usa
Date: May 12–13, 2026
Event: Reuters Industrial Decarbonization Europe
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: Industrial operators, decarbonisation leads and sustainability teams in heavy industry.
Description: Industrial leaders explore pathways for deep decarbonisation and regulatory alignment.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/energy-transition/industry-europe/
Date: May 19–20, 2026
Event: Financial Times Climate & Impact Summit Europe
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Senior executives, investors and policymakers focused on climate risk and impact.
Description: Strategic insight on climate risk, impact measurement and sustainable finance trends.
Find more info: https://climateandimpact.live.ft.com/
Date: May 19–20, 2026
Event: Impact Investor Global Summit
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Impact investors, asset managers, foundations and family offices.
Description: A global forum on impact-aligned strategies and measurable sustainability outcomes.
Find more info: https://www.peievents.com/en/event/impact-investor-global-summit/
Date: May 21–22, 2026
Event: Invest Europe CFO Forum
Location: Malaga, Spain
Who’s it for: CFOs, COOs and finance leaders in private equity and venture capital.
Description: A forum for finance leaders addressing ESG disclosure, portfolio governance and regulation.
Find more info: https://cfo.investeurope.eu/
Date: May 2026 (TBC)
Event: EFRAG–OIC Symposium: Sustainability Reporting Standards for SMEs
Location: TBC
Who’s it for: Policy experts, standard-setters and SME finance and reporting leaders.
Description: A technical symposium on applying sustainability standards in small and medium-sized enterprises.
Find more info: https://www.efrag.org/en/news-and-calendar/meetings-calendar/efragoic-symposium-sustainability-reporting-standards-for-smes
Date: June 2–3, 2026
Event: Reuters Sustainability Reporting Europe
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: CSRD, finance, ESG and reporting leaders across Europe.
Description: A deep dive into CSRD, GHG reporting and evolving expectations for disclosure.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/sustainability-reporting-europe
Date: June 4–5, 2026
Event: Global Sustainability Partnership Network
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability leaders, partnership managers and NGO or network coordinators.
Description: Collaboration-focused sessions on sustainability leadership and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Find more info: https://gspn-uk.com/
Date: June 8–9, 2026
Event: Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: CFOs, finance directors and transformation leaders with ESG responsibilities.
Description: A finance-focused conference exploring ESG reporting, risk and digital transformation.
Find more info: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/emea/cfo-finance-uk
Date: June 23–24, 2026
Event: Reset Connect
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Corporates, investors, start-ups and policymakers in climate and sustainability.
Description: A sustainability and climate innovation marketplace connecting corporates and solutions providers.
Find more info: https://www.reset-connect.com/
Date: June 23–26, 2026
Event: Circularity 26
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Who’s it for: Circular economy, sustainability, procurement and product leaders.
Description: A deep dive into circular economy strategy, waste reduction and product lifecycle innovation.
Find more info: https://trellis.net/events/
Date: June 24–25, 2026
Event: Sustainability Summit
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Who’s it for: European sustainability, climate and ESG leaders across sectors.
Description: A European forum on climate policy, reporting and sustainability leadership.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitysummit.eu/
Date: June 25–26, 2026
Event: Sustainable Manufacturing Strategies Summit
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: Manufacturing operations, sustainability and supply chain leaders.
Description: Practical insights on decarbonising manufacturing and improving operational sustainability.
Find more info: https://sms-summit.com/
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: London Climate Action Week
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Climate professionals, city leaders, NGOs, investors and corporates.
Description: City-wide climate events focused on action, innovation and global collaboration.
Find more info: https://www.londonclimateactionweek.org/
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: BVCA ESG Conference
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Private equity and venture capital professionals with ESG responsibilities.
Description: A UK-focused conference on ESG expectations, stewardship and reporting in private markets.
Find more info: https://www.bvca.co.uk/events.html
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: Sustainability in Manufacturing Summit
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Who’s it for: Manufacturing sustainability leads, plant managers and operations teams.
Description: A summit on sustainability strategy, decarbonisation and efficiency in manufacturing.
Find more info: https://sustainability-in-manufacturing.com/
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: ESG Life Sciences Europe
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: ESG, compliance and sustainability leads in life sciences and healthcare.
Description: Sector-specific discussions on ESG disclosure and responsible practice in life sciences.
Find more info: https://eehw.net/
Date: 2026 (TBC)
Event: Economist Sustainability Week US
Location: New York, USA
Who’s it for: US-based sustainability, policy and corporate strategy leaders.
Description: A strategic forum on US sustainability challenges, climate policy and corporate action.
Find more info: https://events.economist.com/sustainability-week-usa/
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: 3rd ESG & Sustainability Reporting Summit
Location: Berlin, Germany
Who’s it for: ESG reporting leads, finance teams and assurance providers.
Description: A technical summit focused on reporting frameworks, data quality and assurance readiness.
Find more info: https://www.luxatiainternational.com/product/3rd-esg-sustainability-reporting-summit
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: ESG FinTech Summit
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Fintech, ESG data, risk and compliance professionals.
Description: Exploration of digital tools, ESG data architectures and reporting technology.
Find more info: https://fintech.global/esgfintechsummit/
Date: June 29–30, 2025
Event: IFRS Foundation Conference (Informa)
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Finance, reporting and policy professionals working with IFRS and sustainability standards.
Description: Technical updates on IFRS standards, sustainability disclosures and global alignment.
Find more info: https://informaconnect.com/ifrs-foundation/
July & August
Date: July 7–9, 2026
Event: Aspen Institute Business & Society Summit
Location: Aspen, CO, USA
Who’s it for: Corporate leaders, academics and practitioners focused on ESG and corporate purpose.
Description: A summit on responsible leadership, ESG strategy and the role of business in society.
Find more info: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/business-and-society-program/summit/
September & October
Date: September 9–10, 2026
Event: 13th International Conference on Sustainable Development
Location: Rome, Italy
Who’s it for: Academics, policymakers, NGOs and sustainability practitioners.
Description: Academic and practical perspectives on delivering the sustainable development goals.
Find more info: https://ecsdev.org/conference
Date: September 17, 2026
Event: Frame Conference
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Designers, innovators and sustainability professionals exploring future-focused solutions.
Description: A multidisciplinary forum on design, sustainability and innovation.
Find more info: https://frameconference.info/
Date: September 20–27, 2026 (TBC)
Event: Climate Week NYC
Location: New York, USA
Who’s it for: Global climate professionals, policymakers, businesses and civil society organisations.
Description: A global climate action week convening policymakers, business leaders and civil society.
Find more info: https://www.climateweeknyc.org/
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: World ESG Summit
Location: Saudi Arabia
Who’s it for: Regional and global ESG, finance and sustainability leaders.
Description: A global forum focused on ESG strategy, reporting and sustainable finance.
Find more info: https://worldesgsummit.com/
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: 4th Annual Enterprise ESG Reporting & Data Management Summit
Location: Berlin, Germany
Who’s it for: ESG reporting, data, finance and IT leaders in large organisations.
Description: Sessions on ESG data architecture, reporting frameworks and assurance processes.
Find more info: https://evintel.eu/events/4th-annual-esg-reporting-and-data-management-co-located-with-social-impact-summit
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: Sustainability LIVE – Climate Action Week
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability, climate and operations leaders across industries.
Description: A week of sessions on climate delivery, strategy and sustainability leadership.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitymag.com/events/sustainability-live
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: SFR CSRD & Sustainability Reporting (Informa)
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: CSRD project leads, finance teams and ESG reporting managers.
Description: Technical guidance on CSRD alignment, ESRS data preparation and reporting processes.
Find more info: https://informaconnect.com/csrd-sustainability-reporting/
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: Infrastructure Investor Network Investor Forum
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Infrastructure investors, asset owners and ESG specialists.
Description: A forum on infrastructure investment, climate risk and ESG integration.
Find more info: https://www.peievents.com/en/event/investor-forum/
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: Sustainability LIVE – Global Summit + ESG Awards
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability executives, ESG practitioners and climate innovators globally.
Description: A large-scale sustainability summit combining strategy sessions and ESG awards.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitymag.com/events/sustainability-live
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: Sustainability LIVE – Climate Week NYC
Location: New York, USA
Who’s it for: US and global sustainability leaders, climate strategists and policy stakeholders.
Description: A US-focused sustainability event aligned with Climate Week NYC.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitymag.com/events/sustainability-live/sustainability-live-climate-week-nyc-2025
Date: October 13–15, 2025
Event: PRI in Person
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: Institutional investors, asset managers and asset owners.
Description: A major responsible investment conference focused on ESG integration and stewardship.
Find more info: https://public.unpri.org/news-and-events
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Westminster Insight: ESG & Sustainability Reporting Conference
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: ESG, policy, governance and reporting professionals in the UK.
Description: A policy-led event on ESG reporting expectations and compliance challenges.
Find more info: https://www.westminsterinsight.com/conferences-and-events/esg/
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Reuters Net Zero USA
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Who’s it for: Corporate climate, risk and sustainability leaders across North America.
Description: Corporate leaders explore net-zero transition planning and climate risk.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainability-usa
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Reuters Sustainability Awards
Location: TBC
Who’s it for: Organisations and teams delivering standout sustainability and ESG programmes.
Description: Awards recognising organisations demonstrating leadership in sustainability and impact.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/sustainability-awards
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Reuters Sustainability Reporting USA
Location: Boston, USA
Who’s it for: US ESG, finance, legal and reporting leaders.
Description: A US forum focused on climate disclosure, SEC rules and data assurance.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/sustainability-reporting-usa
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Economist Sustainability Week Europe
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: European sustainability, policy and corporate strategy leaders.
Description: A European sustainability forum exploring systemic solutions and regulatory shifts.
Find more info: https://events.economist.com/sustainability-week-europe/
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Produrable
Location: Paris, France
Who’s it for: French and European sustainability, CSR and ESG professionals.
Description: A major French sustainability exhibition focused on responsible business and climate solutions.
Find more info: https://www.produrable.com/
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Innovatrix ESG Europe Summit
Location: Vienna, Austria
Who’s it for: ESG, risk, data and compliance leaders across European corporates and financial institutions.
Description: A summit on ESG data, governance, digitalisation and regulatory change.
Find more info: https://innovatrix.eu/upcoming-conferences/
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Reuters Sustainability Europe
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability, strategy and reporting leaders at large European organisations.
Description: A major sustainability forum covering ESG reporting, climate strategy and regulation.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainability-europe
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Responsible Investor Asia
Location: Singapore
Who’s it for: Asian institutional investors, asset managers and owners.
Description: A regional responsible investment conference focused on ESG themes and market expectations.
Find more info: https://www.peievents.com/en/
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: VERGE / Bloom 25
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Who’s it for: Climate-tech innovators, corporate sustainability teams and investors.
Description: A convergence of climate technology, net-zero solutions and systems innovation.
Find more info: https://trellis.net/events/
November & December
Date: November 2026 (TBC)
Event: Business Post ESG Summit
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Who’s it for: Irish and European ESG, governance and sustainability leaders.
Description: A regional ESG summit focused on reporting, governance and climate readiness.
Find more info: https://esgsummit.ie/
Date: November 2026 (TBC)
Event: Responsible Investment Forum: Europe
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: European private equity, infrastructure and real asset investors.
Description: A European forum on ESG integration, stewardship and responsible investment.
Find more info: https://www.peievents.com/en/event/responsible-investment-forum-europe/
Date: November 2026 (TBC)
Event: UN COP31
Location: Antalya, Turkey
Who’s it for: World leaders from government, business, civil society and academia.
Description: The annual UN climate negotiations setting global climate policy and commitments.
Find more info: TBC
Date: December 2026 (TBC)
Event: Impact Investing Forum 25
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Impact investors, wealth managers, institutional investors and foundations.
Description: A global forum on impact investing, measurable outcomes and sustainable value creation.
Find more info: https://impactinvestingconferences.com/
Date: December 2026 (TBC)
Event: World Class Corporate ESG Strategy
Location: Portland, OR, USA
Who’s it for: Corporate ESG, sustainability, strategy and reporting leaders.
Description: A corporate ESG leadership summit focused on strategy, compliance and operational execution.
Find more info: https://www.worldclassbusinessleaders.com/events/WCESG25
ESG regulation and reporting expectations continue to accelerate, and 2026 is set to be a defining year for organisations working to strengthen their sustainability performance. Staying on top of key industry events is an effective way to understand evolving standards, learn from peers, and build more resilient reporting processes.
At KEY ESG, our team of experts tracks global regulatory developments and contributes to the wider sustainability conversation through webinars, workshops, and partner-led sessions. This calendar brings together the most relevant ESG and sustainability events for 2026 to help you plan ahead and stay informed.
Explore the list below and let us know if there are additional events we should feature. New dates will be added as they’re confirmed, so check back regularly for updates.
January & February
Date: January 13–15, 2026
Event: World Future Energy Summit
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Who’s it for: Energy leaders, policymakers, sustainability executives and climate-tech innovators.
Description: A global forum on clean energy innovation, climate solutions and large-scale sustainability transitions.
Find more info: https://www.worldfutureenergysummit.com/en-gb.html
Date: January 19–23, 2026
Event: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Location: Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
Who’s it for: World leaders from government, business, academia and civil society.
Description: A flagship gathering addressing global risks, economic transformation and sustainability challenges.
Find more info: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026/
Date: January 26–28, 2026
Event: Cleantech Forum North America
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Who’s it for: Climate-tech innovators, investors and corporate sustainability teams.
Description: A forum showcasing emerging climate technologies, investment trends and clean-industry innovation.
Find more info: https://cleantech.com/event/cleantech-forum-na/agenda/
Date: January 27, 2026
Event: Real Deals Sustainable Investment Forum
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Private markets professionals, ESG leads and institutional investors.
Description: A forum examining ESG integration, disclosure expectations and sustainable value creation in private markets.
Find more info: https://rdsustainableinvestmentforum.com/live/en/page/home
Date: February 12, 2026
Event: Private Equity Wire European Summit
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Private equity executives, fund managers and ESG practitioners.
Description: Discussions on ESG regulation, due diligence, reporting and risk management in European private equity.
Find more info: https://events.privateequitywire.co.uk/private-equity-wire-eu-summit-26
Date: February 17–19, 2026
Event: GreenBiz 26
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Who’s it for: Corporate sustainability leaders, innovators, policymakers and ESG strategists.
Description: A major sustainability conference focused on net-zero pathways, climate strategy and evolving disclosure standards.
Find more info: https://trellis.net/events/greenbiz/
Date: February 24–25, 2026
Event: CeFPro: Sustainable Finance Europe
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Financial institutions, risk managers and sustainable finance professionals.
Description: Sessions on sustainable finance regulation, ESG data governance and risk management frameworks.
Find more info: https://emea.cefpro.events/sustainable-finance-europe/
March & April
Date: March 4–5, 2026
Event: Sustainability LIVE – Net Zero
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability leaders, climate strategy owners, corporate ESG teams and senior operations managers.
Description: A cross-sector event exploring net-zero delivery, climate reporting and sustainable operations.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitymag.com/events/sustainability-live/sustainability-live-net-zero-2026
Date: March 10–11, 2026
Event: Wall Street Green Summit
Location: New York, USA
Who’s it for: Finance, investment and sustainability professionals focused on climate finance and carbon markets.
Description: A leading forum on climate finance, carbon markets and investment in low-carbon innovation.
Find more info: https://www.thewallstreetgreensummit.com/
Date: March 12, 2025
Event: KEY ESG Q1 Sustainability Summit
Location: TBC
Who’s it for: Sustainability, finance and risk leaders looking to strengthen ESG data and reporting capabilities.
Description: An expert-led summit on regulatory change, ESG data strategy and operational reporting excellence.
Find more info: Coming Soon!
Date: March 17–19, 2026
Event: Verdantix Transform
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: ESG, EHS and sustainability leaders evaluating technology platforms and digital transformation.
Description: A benchmarking event for innovation in ESG, EHS and sustainability software across global organisations.
Find more info: https://transform.verdantix.com/
Date: March 18–19, 2026
Event: Responsible Investment Forum: New York
Location: New York, USA
Who’s it for: Private equity, venture and institutional investors integrating ESG into investment decisions.
Description: Investors explore ESG integration, disclosure expectations and long-term value creation in private markets.
Find more info: https://www.peievents.com/en/event/responsible-investment-forum-new-york/
Date: March 18–19, 2026
Event: Invest Europe Investors’ Forum
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Who’s it for: LPs, GPs and asset owners focused on European private markets and responsible investment.
Description: A flagship gathering for institutional investors discussing ESG expectations and market developments.
Find more info: https://if.investeurope.eu/
Date: March 24–25, 2026
Event: Climate Technology Show
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability teams, innovators, investors and policy stakeholders in climate-tech solutions.
Description: A showcase of climate technologies accelerating decarbonisation and sustainability performance.
Find more info: https://climatetechshow.com/
Date: March 24–27, 2026
Event: Infrastructure Investor Global Summit
Location: Berlin, Germany
Who’s it for: Infrastructure investors, asset managers and ESG leaders in energy and real assets.
Description: Infrastructure investors discuss energy transition, climate risk and sustainable asset management.
Find more info: https://live.peievents.com/infrastructure-investor-global-summit/
Date: March 25–27, 2026
Event: Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Who’s it for: Packaging, sustainability and regulatory teams in FMCG, retail and manufacturing.
Description: An in-depth forum on circular packaging, regulatory changes and waste-reduction strategies.
Find more info: https://informaconnect.com/packaging-waste-sustainability/
Date: March 25–26, 2026
Event: edie 26
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Corporate sustainability, ESG and net-zero leads across UK and European businesses.
Description: Practical sessions on climate action, reporting and sustainability strategy.
Find more info: https://event.edie.net/home/edie26
Date: April 20–26, 2026
Event: DC Climate Week
Location: Washington DC, USA
Who’s it for: Policymakers, NGOs, corporates and investors working on climate policy and action.
Description: A week-long programme of climate events focused on policy, innovation and collaboration.
Find more info: https://www.dcclimateweek.com/
Date: April 21–22, 2026
Event: Sustainability LIVE – US Summit + Awards
Location: Chicago, USA
Who’s it for: US sustainability, ESG and corporate affairs leaders seeking best practice and peer insights.
Description: A US-focused summit on climate strategy, ESG reporting and responsible business leadership.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitymag.com/events/sustainability-live/sustainability-live-chicago-2026
Date: April 23–24, 2026
Event: Sustainability World Summit
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Who’s it for: Global sustainability, risk and strategy leaders across large enterprises.
Description: A cross-industry summit on global sustainability trends, regulation and performance improvement.
Find more info: https://www.key-notion.com/sustainability-world-summit
Date: April 28–29, 2026
Event: Innovation Zero World Congress
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Policymakers, corporate leaders, innovators and investors focused on net-zero solutions.
Description: A large-scale congress on net-zero technologies, climate policy and system-level change.
Find more info: https://www.innovationzero.com/
May & June
Date: May 5–6, 2026
Event: Reuters Responsible Business USA
Location: Boston, USA
Who’s it for: Sustainability, corporate affairs and strategy leaders at large US organisations.
Description: A forum on corporate sustainability strategy, climate transition planning and ESG disclosure.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/responsible-business-usa
Date: May 12–13, 2026
Event: Reuters Industrial Decarbonization Europe
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: Industrial operators, decarbonisation leads and sustainability teams in heavy industry.
Description: Industrial leaders explore pathways for deep decarbonisation and regulatory alignment.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/energy-transition/industry-europe/
Date: May 19–20, 2026
Event: Financial Times Climate & Impact Summit Europe
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Senior executives, investors and policymakers focused on climate risk and impact.
Description: Strategic insight on climate risk, impact measurement and sustainable finance trends.
Find more info: https://climateandimpact.live.ft.com/
Date: May 19–20, 2026
Event: Impact Investor Global Summit
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Impact investors, asset managers, foundations and family offices.
Description: A global forum on impact-aligned strategies and measurable sustainability outcomes.
Find more info: https://www.peievents.com/en/event/impact-investor-global-summit/
Date: May 21–22, 2026
Event: Invest Europe CFO Forum
Location: Malaga, Spain
Who’s it for: CFOs, COOs and finance leaders in private equity and venture capital.
Description: A forum for finance leaders addressing ESG disclosure, portfolio governance and regulation.
Find more info: https://cfo.investeurope.eu/
Date: May 2026 (TBC)
Event: EFRAG–OIC Symposium: Sustainability Reporting Standards for SMEs
Location: TBC
Who’s it for: Policy experts, standard-setters and SME finance and reporting leaders.
Description: A technical symposium on applying sustainability standards in small and medium-sized enterprises.
Find more info: https://www.efrag.org/en/news-and-calendar/meetings-calendar/efragoic-symposium-sustainability-reporting-standards-for-smes
Date: June 2–3, 2026
Event: Reuters Sustainability Reporting Europe
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: CSRD, finance, ESG and reporting leaders across Europe.
Description: A deep dive into CSRD, GHG reporting and evolving expectations for disclosure.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/sustainability-reporting-europe
Date: June 4–5, 2026
Event: Global Sustainability Partnership Network
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability leaders, partnership managers and NGO or network coordinators.
Description: Collaboration-focused sessions on sustainability leadership and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Find more info: https://gspn-uk.com/
Date: June 8–9, 2026
Event: Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: CFOs, finance directors and transformation leaders with ESG responsibilities.
Description: A finance-focused conference exploring ESG reporting, risk and digital transformation.
Find more info: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/emea/cfo-finance-uk
Date: June 23–24, 2026
Event: Reset Connect
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Corporates, investors, start-ups and policymakers in climate and sustainability.
Description: A sustainability and climate innovation marketplace connecting corporates and solutions providers.
Find more info: https://www.reset-connect.com/
Date: June 23–26, 2026
Event: Circularity 26
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Who’s it for: Circular economy, sustainability, procurement and product leaders.
Description: A deep dive into circular economy strategy, waste reduction and product lifecycle innovation.
Find more info: https://trellis.net/events/
Date: June 24–25, 2026
Event: Sustainability Summit
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Who’s it for: European sustainability, climate and ESG leaders across sectors.
Description: A European forum on climate policy, reporting and sustainability leadership.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitysummit.eu/
Date: June 25–26, 2026
Event: Sustainable Manufacturing Strategies Summit
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: Manufacturing operations, sustainability and supply chain leaders.
Description: Practical insights on decarbonising manufacturing and improving operational sustainability.
Find more info: https://sms-summit.com/
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: London Climate Action Week
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Climate professionals, city leaders, NGOs, investors and corporates.
Description: City-wide climate events focused on action, innovation and global collaboration.
Find more info: https://www.londonclimateactionweek.org/
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: BVCA ESG Conference
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Private equity and venture capital professionals with ESG responsibilities.
Description: A UK-focused conference on ESG expectations, stewardship and reporting in private markets.
Find more info: https://www.bvca.co.uk/events.html
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: Sustainability in Manufacturing Summit
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Who’s it for: Manufacturing sustainability leads, plant managers and operations teams.
Description: A summit on sustainability strategy, decarbonisation and efficiency in manufacturing.
Find more info: https://sustainability-in-manufacturing.com/
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: ESG Life Sciences Europe
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: ESG, compliance and sustainability leads in life sciences and healthcare.
Description: Sector-specific discussions on ESG disclosure and responsible practice in life sciences.
Find more info: https://eehw.net/
Date: 2026 (TBC)
Event: Economist Sustainability Week US
Location: New York, USA
Who’s it for: US-based sustainability, policy and corporate strategy leaders.
Description: A strategic forum on US sustainability challenges, climate policy and corporate action.
Find more info: https://events.economist.com/sustainability-week-usa/
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: 3rd ESG & Sustainability Reporting Summit
Location: Berlin, Germany
Who’s it for: ESG reporting leads, finance teams and assurance providers.
Description: A technical summit focused on reporting frameworks, data quality and assurance readiness.
Find more info: https://www.luxatiainternational.com/product/3rd-esg-sustainability-reporting-summit
Date: June 2026 (TBC)
Event: ESG FinTech Summit
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Fintech, ESG data, risk and compliance professionals.
Description: Exploration of digital tools, ESG data architectures and reporting technology.
Find more info: https://fintech.global/esgfintechsummit/
Date: June 29–30, 2025
Event: IFRS Foundation Conference (Informa)
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Finance, reporting and policy professionals working with IFRS and sustainability standards.
Description: Technical updates on IFRS standards, sustainability disclosures and global alignment.
Find more info: https://informaconnect.com/ifrs-foundation/
July & August
Date: July 7–9, 2026
Event: Aspen Institute Business & Society Summit
Location: Aspen, CO, USA
Who’s it for: Corporate leaders, academics and practitioners focused on ESG and corporate purpose.
Description: A summit on responsible leadership, ESG strategy and the role of business in society.
Find more info: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/business-and-society-program/summit/
September & October
Date: September 9–10, 2026
Event: 13th International Conference on Sustainable Development
Location: Rome, Italy
Who’s it for: Academics, policymakers, NGOs and sustainability practitioners.
Description: Academic and practical perspectives on delivering the sustainable development goals.
Find more info: https://ecsdev.org/conference
Date: September 17, 2026
Event: Frame Conference
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Designers, innovators and sustainability professionals exploring future-focused solutions.
Description: A multidisciplinary forum on design, sustainability and innovation.
Find more info: https://frameconference.info/
Date: September 20–27, 2026 (TBC)
Event: Climate Week NYC
Location: New York, USA
Who’s it for: Global climate professionals, policymakers, businesses and civil society organisations.
Description: A global climate action week convening policymakers, business leaders and civil society.
Find more info: https://www.climateweeknyc.org/
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: World ESG Summit
Location: Saudi Arabia
Who’s it for: Regional and global ESG, finance and sustainability leaders.
Description: A global forum focused on ESG strategy, reporting and sustainable finance.
Find more info: https://worldesgsummit.com/
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: 4th Annual Enterprise ESG Reporting & Data Management Summit
Location: Berlin, Germany
Who’s it for: ESG reporting, data, finance and IT leaders in large organisations.
Description: Sessions on ESG data architecture, reporting frameworks and assurance processes.
Find more info: https://evintel.eu/events/4th-annual-esg-reporting-and-data-management-co-located-with-social-impact-summit
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: Sustainability LIVE – Climate Action Week
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability, climate and operations leaders across industries.
Description: A week of sessions on climate delivery, strategy and sustainability leadership.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitymag.com/events/sustainability-live
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: SFR CSRD & Sustainability Reporting (Informa)
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: CSRD project leads, finance teams and ESG reporting managers.
Description: Technical guidance on CSRD alignment, ESRS data preparation and reporting processes.
Find more info: https://informaconnect.com/csrd-sustainability-reporting/
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: Infrastructure Investor Network Investor Forum
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Infrastructure investors, asset owners and ESG specialists.
Description: A forum on infrastructure investment, climate risk and ESG integration.
Find more info: https://www.peievents.com/en/event/investor-forum/
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: Sustainability LIVE – Global Summit + ESG Awards
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability executives, ESG practitioners and climate innovators globally.
Description: A large-scale sustainability summit combining strategy sessions and ESG awards.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitymag.com/events/sustainability-live
Date: September 2026 (TBC)
Event: Sustainability LIVE – Climate Week NYC
Location: New York, USA
Who’s it for: US and global sustainability leaders, climate strategists and policy stakeholders.
Description: A US-focused sustainability event aligned with Climate Week NYC.
Find more info: https://sustainabilitymag.com/events/sustainability-live/sustainability-live-climate-week-nyc-2025
Date: October 13–15, 2025
Event: PRI in Person
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: Institutional investors, asset managers and asset owners.
Description: A major responsible investment conference focused on ESG integration and stewardship.
Find more info: https://public.unpri.org/news-and-events
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Westminster Insight: ESG & Sustainability Reporting Conference
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: ESG, policy, governance and reporting professionals in the UK.
Description: A policy-led event on ESG reporting expectations and compliance challenges.
Find more info: https://www.westminsterinsight.com/conferences-and-events/esg/
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Reuters Net Zero USA
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Who’s it for: Corporate climate, risk and sustainability leaders across North America.
Description: Corporate leaders explore net-zero transition planning and climate risk.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainability-usa
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Reuters Sustainability Awards
Location: TBC
Who’s it for: Organisations and teams delivering standout sustainability and ESG programmes.
Description: Awards recognising organisations demonstrating leadership in sustainability and impact.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/sustainability-awards
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Reuters Sustainability Reporting USA
Location: Boston, USA
Who’s it for: US ESG, finance, legal and reporting leaders.
Description: A US forum focused on climate disclosure, SEC rules and data assurance.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/sustainability-reporting-usa
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Economist Sustainability Week Europe
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who’s it for: European sustainability, policy and corporate strategy leaders.
Description: A European sustainability forum exploring systemic solutions and regulatory shifts.
Find more info: https://events.economist.com/sustainability-week-europe/
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Produrable
Location: Paris, France
Who’s it for: French and European sustainability, CSR and ESG professionals.
Description: A major French sustainability exhibition focused on responsible business and climate solutions.
Find more info: https://www.produrable.com/
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Innovatrix ESG Europe Summit
Location: Vienna, Austria
Who’s it for: ESG, risk, data and compliance leaders across European corporates and financial institutions.
Description: A summit on ESG data, governance, digitalisation and regulatory change.
Find more info: https://innovatrix.eu/upcoming-conferences/
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Reuters Sustainability Europe
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Sustainability, strategy and reporting leaders at large European organisations.
Description: A major sustainability forum covering ESG reporting, climate strategy and regulation.
Find more info: https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainability-europe
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: Responsible Investor Asia
Location: Singapore
Who’s it for: Asian institutional investors, asset managers and owners.
Description: A regional responsible investment conference focused on ESG themes and market expectations.
Find more info: https://www.peievents.com/en/
Date: October 2026 (TBC)
Event: VERGE / Bloom 25
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Who’s it for: Climate-tech innovators, corporate sustainability teams and investors.
Description: A convergence of climate technology, net-zero solutions and systems innovation.
Find more info: https://trellis.net/events/
November & December
Date: November 2026 (TBC)
Event: Business Post ESG Summit
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Who’s it for: Irish and European ESG, governance and sustainability leaders.
Description: A regional ESG summit focused on reporting, governance and climate readiness.
Find more info: https://esgsummit.ie/
Date: November 2026 (TBC)
Event: Responsible Investment Forum: Europe
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: European private equity, infrastructure and real asset investors.
Description: A European forum on ESG integration, stewardship and responsible investment.
Find more info: https://www.peievents.com/en/event/responsible-investment-forum-europe/
Date: November 2026 (TBC)
Event: UN COP31
Location: Antalya, Turkey
Who’s it for: World leaders from government, business, civil society and academia.
Description: The annual UN climate negotiations setting global climate policy and commitments.
Find more info: TBC
Date: December 2026 (TBC)
Event: Impact Investing Forum 25
Location: London, UK
Who’s it for: Impact investors, wealth managers, institutional investors and foundations.
Description: A global forum on impact investing, measurable outcomes and sustainable value creation.
Find more info: https://impactinvestingconferences.com/
Date: December 2026 (TBC)
Event: World Class Corporate ESG Strategy
Location: Portland, OR, USA
Who’s it for: Corporate ESG, sustainability, strategy and reporting leaders.
Description: A corporate ESG leadership summit focused on strategy, compliance and operational execution.
Find more info: https://www.worldclassbusinessleaders.com/events/WCESG25
