Dear John,
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 | | | | | | Indirect Source Rule Open Discussion (Ceres and CALSTART)
April 2, 2026, 1pm ET
Online
States and advocates are considering Indirect Source Rules (ISR) as a policy option to make progress on greenhouse gas emission goals amidst the political climate. The aim of an ISR is to regulate truck emissions at warehouses, ports, and railyards by putting in place a point system with a menu of options for compliance. This menu can vary from purchasing cleaner vehicles to installing solar panels, offering a wide array of compliance options for any business. In this webinar, CALSTART and Ceres welcome businesses and industry leaders to share their perspective on ISR and considerations when designing and implementing this policy. | |
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Protecting Shareholder Rights Amid Federal and State Challenges (Freedom to Invest)
April 7, 2026, 2pm ET
Online
Shareholder rights are under increasing pressure from state, regulatory, and legal challenges. Opponents of responsible business want to limit shareholders’ ability to engage companies through the U.S. shareholder proposal process and seek professional advice from proxy advisors. This webinar will highlight practical steps to protect shareholders’ ability to communicate directly with companies on financially relevant issues through proxy voting and other engagement forums. Expert panelists will discuss how this direct dialogue with companies has led to
stronger business practices in overall strategy, risk management, and board oversight. | | | | | | | |
Global Sustainable Insurance Summit: A Virtual Webinar Series
April 21 • May 19 • June 17 • September 15 • October 20, 2026
Online
From April through October, join us for a 5-part virtual convening to explore strategies for a climate resilient insurance industry. Gain practical frameworks for climate risk disclosure, transition planning, and investment portfolio development and implementation. Explore how to balance actuarial
soundness with affordability through innovative pricing strategies and regulatory reforms. Discover how building codes, resilience programs, and nature-based solutions reduce vulnerability and expand coverage access. Analyze emerging insurance products—from parametric solutions to climate infrastructure coverage—that unlock new market opportunities while supporting the transition to a zero-emissions economy. Together, we will chart the path forward for an insurance sector that drives climate action while ensuring stability and equity. | | | | | | | |
Ceres at SF Climate Week
April 21-22, 2026
San Francisco, CA
As a global center for technology and clean energy innovation, the Bay Area offers a strong platform to promote investment solutions and state and regional policies that support an advanced, resilient economy. Ceres at Climate Week in San Francisco features a central hub for industry and policy discussions, a private reception, and peer-learning and networking opportunities.
April 21: - How Modern Fiduciaries Navigate Climate Risks and Opportunities (Transition IQ and Ceres)
April 22:
- California Insurance Commissioner Candidate Forum: Climate Risk and the Future of Insurance (2-4:30pm PT)
- Ceres Partners Reception (3:30-4:30pm PT)
- To Boldly Go Where No Grid Has Gone Before—California's ‘Next Generation’ Grid (3:45-4:45pm PT)
| | | | | | | | Ceres at Climate Week 2026
Boston: May 4-6, 2026
London: June 22-26, 2026
New York City: September 21-24, 2026
Ceres will be on the ground at four major Climate Weeks this year. We are convening
investors, companies, and policymakers at the intersection of action, capital, and advocacy. We're hosting curated, sector-focused convenings, executive roundtables, and networking receptions. We're gathering members, partners, and allies. And we're speaking at high-impact partner events, advancing leading business practices and market-shaping solutions. | | | | | | | | From Guidance to Action: Accelerating Fleet Electrification (Ceres, We Mean Business Coalition, Climate Group EV100)
May 12, 2026, 1-2pm ET
Online
The transportation sector is critical as we transition to a cleaner, more energy efficient
economy. In addition to contributing to cleaner air and healthier communities, companies that electrify their fleets can create a competitive advantage with real, long-lasting benefits including reduced emissions, optimized logistics, and alleviated risk. Join Ceres, We Mean Business Coalition, and Climate Group in a discussion with business leaders who are already implementing the guidance in real-world operations. | | | |
Our most recent public events and webinars are listed here to view at your leisure. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. | | | | | | School of Climate, Environment, and Society Forum (Clark University)
April 13, 2026
Tilton Hall, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA
Moderated by New York Times columnist, Thomas Friedman, Ceres CEO and President, Mindy Lubber joins D.J.A. Spencer Dean of CES, Lou Leonard to discuss their perspectives on where we are today in terms of climate progress, interdisciplinary climate solutions, the role of universities in driving environmental change, community-centered climate
action, and preparing future leaders to address complex global challenges. This panel is one example of how CES brings together diverse perspectives to address the interconnected climate, environmental, societal, and economic crises shaping the 21st century. Register to join in person.
| | | | Just Economy Conference 2026 (NRDC)
April 14-15, 2026
Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C.
The Just Economy Conference is a leading national conference for economic and social justice leaders who fight for an economy where all Americans can build wealth and provide for their families. Register today.
Jaclyn de Medicci Bruneau, Ph.D., Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins April 15 panel "Climate Change and the Insurance Crisis" at 9:15-10:45am ET.
| | | | ClimateCAP MBA Summit 2026 (MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative)
April 17-18, 2026
MIT Samberg Conference Center, Cambridge, MA
The Global MBA Summit on Climate, Capital, &
Business brings together MBA students, business leaders, and experts from around the world to assess the implications of climate change for business and investment. At the Summit, students gain a deeper understanding of how climate change is shaping industries and markets, where the biggest financial and operational risks lie, and what promising innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities are emerging. Learn more and register.
Steven Rothstein, Ceres Chief Program Officer, will lead April 18 breakout session "Financing the Energy Transition" from 11am - 12pm ET.
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| | E-Capital Summit (EarthX)
April 20-22, 2026
Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX
Ceres is proud to partner with EarthX’s for their annual E-Capital Summit. The invitation-only conference has convened, inspired, and catalyzed action from hundreds of investment firms, early to late-stage innovators, established global companies, industry
though leaders, national policymakers, incubators & accelerators, and researchers; tackling some of the world’s greatest investment and business opportunities in sustainability, resilience, conservation, clean technology, and climate technology. Over the past nine years, the invitation-only E-Capital Summit has convened more than 3,200 participants from over 40 states and 25 countries, including active participation from more than 570 leading investors and more than 630 emerging innovators. Request an invitation.
Andrew Collier, Director, Freedom to Invest, will lead an April 20 panel of institutional investors, and an April 21 panel with former elected officials. Claude Amstutz, Director,
and E. Colgan Powell, Senior Manager, Paris Aligned investing, both with the Ceres Investor Network, will co-lead the April 20 invite-only "Ceres Investor Practitioner Workshop – Climate Transition Planning for Asset Owners" from 3:30-5pm CT.
| | | | Shareholder Proposals at the Crossroads: Boards, ESG, and the future of SEC Rule 14(a)-8 (Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance)
April 28, 2026, 2-5:30pm ET
Wilmington, DE
As the proxy season winds down, this program will offer one of the first forums to tally the results and consider what the year’s shareholder proposals and ESG debates signal for boards. This year’s program also marks the second installment in the Weinberg Center’s examination of the shareholder proposal rule. The panel will consider how boards have been addressing ESG issues and how directors, companies, and proponents have approached Rule 14a-8 during the current
proxy season. The program focuses on practical insights for directors and their advisors dealing with ESG and shareholder proposals in today’s environment. Learn more.
Tom Riesenberg, Senior Advisor, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, Regulation joins this discussion.
| | | | ClimaTech 2026, a Boston Climate Week event
May 4-5, 2026
Boston Center for the Arts, Boston, MA
Ceres is proud to be a Kilowatt partner with ClimaTech, the headlining event of the first-ever Boston Climate Week. Connect with industry leaders, explore breakthrough technologies, and forge partnerships that drive measurable impact. From accelerating sustainable solutions to unlocking new business opportunities, ClimaTech is a premier event for those shaping the future of climate technology. Register with code WATCHMESPEAK for 25% off.
Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, will join this event as a keynote speaker on May 4 at 10:30am ET, following the Women's Leadership Breakfast.
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Responsible Business USA 2026 (Reuters Events)
during Boston Climate Week
May 5-6, 2026
Boston, MA
Ceres is proud to partner with Reuters Events' Responsible Business USA again in 2026. Over two focused days, you'll get insights from your peers on how they’re establishing sustainability priorities during political diversions, protecting funding, fortifying board buy‑in, and
ensuring sustainability is a visible driver of growth, resilience, and impact. This year, attendance is capped to just 350 participants, convening the decision‑makers shaping strategies and investments, building a focused community so you can have the candid conversations that matter so you can build both individual and organizational resilience. Register now with code Ceres300 to get $300 off.
On May 5, Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, will join the opening strategy keynote "Embedding sustainability and overcoming resistance" at 9:50-10:30am ET. Steven Rothstein, Ceres Chief Program Officer, will join the Regulations keynote "Navigate regulatory
headwinds while maintaining sustainability momentum" at 11am ET. Steven Clarke, Program Director, Climate and Energy, will speak on panel "Navigating the energy appetite of data centres to inform your climate strategy" at 2:50pm ET.
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NEWIEE 15th Annual Awards Gala (New England Women in Energy and the Environment) during Boston Climate Week
May 7, 2026
The Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA
Ceres is proud to partner with NEWIEE for their 15th Awards Gala. This premier fundraiser for NEWIEE brings community and the industry together to celebrate outstanding women in energy and environment to support the next generation of leaders through NEWIEE’s programs and initiatives. Register today.
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| | | The Future of Food and Beverage Forum USA (Innovation Forum)
May 27-28, 2026
Minneapolis, MN
Join leading brands, farmers, retailers, traders, agri-businesses, investors, NGOs and policy makers to identify the main
areas of opportunity and innovation within the food and beverage industry. Register today with code CERES10 for a 10% discount.
Meryl Richards, Ph.D., Program Director, Food and Forests, Ceres, will moderate May 27 breakout session "Climate resilience: How sustainable innovation is driving security of supply and demonstrating ROI " at 2:15-3pm CT.
| | | | Trellis Impact 26
June 23-25, 2026
Moscone West, San Francisco, CA
Ceres is proud to partner again with Trellis Impact, an event that centers sustainable business leaders powering the future of the clean economy through AI-enabled solutions to emerging technologies reshaping energy, climate, circularity, and beyond. Trellis Impact convenes 4,000+ leaders from across industries, technologies, and the capital stack—from Fortune 500 decision-makers to climate-tech innovators and investors. This is where the community
driving impact comes together: corporations with ambitions and budgets to adopt solutions, startups building cutting-edge technologies, and investors backing transformation. Register today.
Ceres experts have been invited to speak at this event. Stay tuned for more information.
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