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Check out the following events and webinars we've got lined up for you! We hope we'll see you at one or more of these sessions where you can hear from Ceres experts on a variety of sustainability topics. | |
| UPCOMING CERES EVENTS & WEBINARS | | | | | | Municipal Climate Risk Disclosure
June 18, 2025, 1pm ET
Online
Climate change is reshaping municipal finance. Building on the recent Ceres report “Leading with Transparency: Improving Climate Risk Disclosure by Municipal Governments,” ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability and Ceres are hosting a webinar exploring what local governments can do to improve transparency, align with investor expectations, and build long-term climate resilience. Register today. | | |
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Ceres at London Climate Action Week 2025
June 21-29, 2025
London, UK
As a global financial hub, London is pivotal in driving capital towards climate solutions. During London Climate Action Week 2025, Ceres will highlight private sector stewardship of climate risk and global efforts to build a cleaner, more resilient economy.
Through high-impact discussions and strategic engagements, Ceres will spotlight the power of sustainable finance and investor and corporate accountability in tackling climate risk. Join us as we work to advance business solutions supporting the global energy transition. | |
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Accelerating the EV Transition: Collaborative Discussions to Drive Progress
July 14-15, 2025
Edison Place, Washington D.C.
The transition to electric vehicles is at a critical juncture, with growing adoption, shifting policies, and evolving infrastructure needs. To navigate this dynamic landscape, Ceres is hosting a three-session in-person event series designed to foster collaboration, address challenges, and develop actionable solutions across key sectors driving the electric vehicle transition. Request your invitation to join in person below. | |
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Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2025
September 21-28, 2025
New York, NY
Ceres will return to Climate Week NYC in 2025 to spotlight the innovative investment and business solutions and public policies needed to build a cleaner, more resilient economy. Stay tuned for more information as we build our program. | | | | | | | | Evening with Ceres 2025
October 6, 2025, 6-9:30pm ET
JFK Presidential Library,
Boston, MA
Join us this fall at the iconic JFK Presidential Library in Boston for Ceres' annual signature dinner, an evening of celebration and inspiration. This year's theme is 'Inspiring Innovation and Impact.' Experience an unforgettable evening with Ceres, featuring two keynote speakers: Yvonne Hao, Former Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development, who will showcase her visionary leadership in sustainable economic growth, and Katie Rae, CEO of Engine Ventures, who is driving transformative technology and climate solutions in Boston. 🌱🌏 Don’t miss this inspiring night! | | | | | If you're interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities at Evening with Ceres, please contact Brianna Kolder. | |
Our most recent public events and webinars are below. All of our past Ceres public events and webinars are listed here to view at your leisure. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. | | | | | | A New Era of Public Procurement Policy: Supplier Disclosures of Climate Information (SPLC and Ceres)
June 11, 2025, 2pm ET
Online
Join SPLC and Ceres as we explore an emerging trend in sustainable procurement: corporate climate reporting and transition plans. Historically, public-sector buyers have collected information from vendors regarding their policies and actions, including whether they have enough financial resources, and their history of following laws. Today, new types of organization-wide data is being collected from large suppliers: information on greenhouse gas emissions,
climate-related financial risks, and strategies for transitioning to low-pollution business models. Register today.
Panelists, including Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator, will explain why local, state and national governments view this information as essential for protecting taxpayers from the growing financial risks of climate and for maintaining supply chain resilience.
| | | | The Future of Insurance USA (Reuters Events)
June 12-13, 2025
Marriott Marquis Chicago, Chicago, IL
Trust is the cornerstone of insurance. Yet, in a world where natural disasters are intensifying, AI uncertainty is a given, and the workforce gap is looming; what necessary actions must you take to rebuild that broken trust? Double down on AI-powered tools, customer-centric products, and strategic collaboration to navigate today's unpredictable landscape with confidence. Register today.
Washington State Insurance Commissioner, Patty Kuderer, joins Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins June 12 Strategy stage fireside chat "Navigate the Patchwork of Multi-state Regulations" at 5:05-5:25pm CT.
| | | | Responsible Business USA 2025 (Reuters Events)
June 23-24, 2025
New York, NY
Join 550 leaders in New York City on June 23-24, 2025, get the insights you need to sustain action and momentum in 2025, and identify how sustainability is the strategy to deliver sustained business success. Register today.
Dan Saccardi, Program Director, Company Network, Ceres, leads June 23 interactive case study and roundtable
"Process, pivot, progress: A 2030 action plan" at 2-3pm ET. Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, joins June 24 Collaboration Keynote "Strengthen U.S. leadership through collaborative climate action" at 9:20-10am ET.
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Alliance for Water Stewardship Global Forum 2025
June 24-25, 2025
Edinburgh, Scotland
Join us in Edinburgh for the 2025 Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Global Forum. Take the opportunity to exchange your water stewardship experiences with industry leaders and build connections with members of the wider AWS community. Register today.
Kirsten James, Senior Program Director, Water, Ceres, joins June 24 panel “Finance for Action on Water Stewardship,“ at 12pm BST.
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| | | Climate Innovation Forum (Climate Action)
June 25, 2025
Guildhall, London, UK
Ceres is proud to partner once again with Climate Action for their Climate Innovation Forum. CIF25 will be a key platform during London Climate Action Week for
sharing brave leadership, innovative solutions and radical collaborations needed to achieve a resilient and net-zero-emissions world by 2050. Register today and get an exclusive 25% discount on delegate passes with code IP-CERES25OFF.
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World Climate Investment Summit (World Climate Foundation)
June 26, 2025
London Stock Exchange, London, UK
Following its success as the flagship event of London Climate Action Week 2024 and 2023, World Climate Investment Summit have partnered for its fourth year with LSEG to host its global finance event at the London Stock Exchange. The Summit will deliver impact through sector-specific and market-driven actions, investments and partnerships to create a sustainable, nature-positive and profitable future. Register today and get 20% off with code
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Kirsten Spalding, Vice President, Ceres Investor Network, joins panel "Investing in the Clean Energy Transition – Where Are the Real Returns?" at 10:35am BST.
| | | | Aspen Ideas: Climate (The Aspen Institute and Chicago Climate Corps (C3))
July 20-22, 2025
Chicago, IL
Aspen Ideas: Climate is a premier solutions-oriented convener, bringing together leaders, innovators, and the public to highlight transformative climate solutions. This event will assemble global, regional, and local policy makers, scientists, business and NGO leaders, energy experts, artists, young leaders, members of the public, and others for dialogues aimed at educating, inspiring, and provoking action to combat climate change and adapt to a changing planet. Register today to join us in Chicago.
Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President,
joins July 20 session "Mitigating climate risk, including the harm and disruption to people, property, and productivity."
| | | | Texas Clean Energy Summit 2025
August 26-28, 2025
Hyatt Regency Austin,
Austin, TX
The Texas energy boom helped the Lone Star State officially surpass California in installed solar capacity, while storage deployment is rapidly gaining momentum. But the 89th Texas legislative session introduced a number of bills that could dramatically change the landscape for clean energy, energy storage, data center development, permitting, siting, interconnection, among other changes. Join us at Infocast’s Texas Clean Energy Summit to discuss the results of the 89th session and learn from policy makers, as well as the state’s most active developers, asset owners, QSEs, offtakers, financiers, investors, and other key players as they tackle the challenges and opportunities defining Texas’ clean energy future. Register today and get 15% off with code 251221.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will join this event. More details to come.
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World Climate and Biodiversity Summit 2025 (World Climate Foundation) at Climate Week NYC
September 25, 2025
New York, NY
World Climate and Biodiversity Summit stands out in the 2025 Roadmap as the main annual biodiversity summit in the world. Building on the success of the last years, the Summit promotes collaboration between the public and private sectors to explore and realize a myriad of opportunities presented by the net-zero, nature-positive transition. Register today.
Meryl Richards, Ph.D., Program Director,
Food and Forests, Ceres, joins session "The Future of Farming: Scaling Regenerative Agriculture," at 1:45-2:30pm ET.
| | | | Insuring the Future (Environmental Finance)
September
30, 2025
Hartford Marriott Downtown, Hartford, CT
The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) and CT Insurance & Financial Services (CT IFS) have joined forces to merge their annual events, the Connecticut Conference on Climate Change and Insurance (C4i) and the Insurance Capitol Summit (ICS). This collaborative effort will bring together insurance regulators, government leaders, and industry experts to share insights on climate risk, innovation, and technology for Insuring the Future. Register today.
Jaclyn de Medicci Bruneau, Director of Insurance, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins panel 2 "Climate Risk Compliance & Technical Resilience: Regulatory Expectations, Financial
Disclosures & Risk Modeling."
| | | | Forth Roadmap Conference
October 14-16, 2025
Detroit, MI
The Forth
Roadmap Conference arrives in Detroit, MI, the heart of the nation’s automotive industry to show how transportation can change lives and communities. After a decade of hosting the Roadmap Conference in Portland, OR, Forth is relocating the conference to a city synonymous with transportation. Detroit has a proven record of applying innovation and hard work to build a better future. It is an example of how innovation, strong labor unions, workforce development and good paying jobs can transform a nation. Register today and get $75 off your registration with code CERES75.
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Ceres at Trellis Impact 25 (Trellis)
October 28-30, 2025
San Jose, CA
Trellis Impact 25 brings together three leading conferences—VERGE, Bloom and GreenFin—for one transformative experience. Whether you’re leading decarbonization at your organization, advancing nature-positive solutions or shaping the future of sustainable finance, Trellis Impact is where you’ll
find the tools, community and knowledge to accelerate your impact. Register by June 13 with code TI25CERES for 20%, saving $500 overall.
Kirsten James, Senior Program Director, Water, Ceres, will moderate Bloom session “Bridging Nature and Water: Corporate Action in Focus,“ drawing insights from the second Valuing Water Finance Initiative benchmark, scheduled for release mid-October, to explore how companies are driving tangible progress for nature through water strategies.
Jaclyn de Medicci Bruneau, Director of Insurance, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will moderate GreenFin
session “Climate Risk and an Uninsurability Crisis.”
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, and Randi Mail, Director of Campaigns, both with the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will lead GreenFin tutorial “The State of Corporate Sustainability Disclosure and Planning.”
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