--- title: Events --- [Skip to main content](https://sparkglobal.co/events#main) [![Spark Global Logo Transparent](https://sparkglobal.co/hubfs/Spark%20Global%20Logo%20Transparent.svg) ![Spark Global Logo Transparent](https://sparkglobal.co/hubfs/Spark%20Global%20Logo%20Transparent.svg)](https://sparkglobal.co/en/home?hsLang=en) - [Advisory](https://sparkglobal.co/advisory) - [Investments](https://sparkglobal.co/investments) - [Innovations](https://sparkglobal.co/innovations) - [Show submenu for Resources Resources](https://sparkglobal.co/events) - [Events](https://sparkglobal.co/events) - [Books](https://sparkglobal.co/books) - [Show submenu for About Us About Us](https://sparkglobal.co/about) - [Get in Touch](https://sparkglobal.co/get-in-touch) - [About Spark Global](https://sparkglobal.co/about) - [Susan Hunt Stevens Bio](https://sparkglobal.co/susan-hunt-stevens-bio) - [Photo Gallery](https://sparkglobal.co/photogallery) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Advisory](https://sparkglobal.co/advisory) - [Investments](https://sparkglobal.co/investments) - [Innovations](https://sparkglobal.co/innovations) - Show submenu for Resources Resources - Resources - [Resources](https://sparkglobal.co/events) - [Events](https://sparkglobal.co/events) - [Books](https://sparkglobal.co/books) - Show submenu for About Us About Us - About Us - [About Us](https://sparkglobal.co/about) - [Get in Touch](https://sparkglobal.co/get-in-touch) - [About Spark Global](https://sparkglobal.co/about) - [Susan Hunt Stevens Bio](https://sparkglobal.co/susan-hunt-stevens-bio) - [Photo Gallery](https://sparkglobal.co/photogallery) - [Get in Touch](https://sparkglobal.co/get-in-touch) - [Advisory](https://sparkglobal.co/advisory) - [Investments](https://sparkglobal.co/investments) - [Innovations](https://sparkglobal.co/innovations) - Show submenu for Resources Resources - Resources - [Resources](https://sparkglobal.co/events) - [Events](https://sparkglobal.co/events) - [Books](https://sparkglobal.co/books) - Show submenu for About Us About Us - About Us - [About Us](https://sparkglobal.co/about) - [Get in Touch](https://sparkglobal.co/get-in-touch) - [About Spark Global](https://sparkglobal.co/about) - [Susan Hunt Stevens Bio](https://sparkglobal.co/susan-hunt-stevens-bio) - [Photo Gallery](https://sparkglobal.co/photogallery) [Get in Touch](https://sparkglobal.co/get-in-touch?hsLang=en) ![7091221527\_9a0bee876d\_o](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/7091221527_9a0bee876d_o.jpg?width=681&height=1024&name=7091221527_9a0bee876d_o.jpg) # Upcoming Events Susan and team love inspiring others and are regular speakers at various sustainability and technology events, but also like to showcase other impactful convenings. If we are attending or speaking, we will note it in the summary. If you would like to invite Susan or other members of Spark Global to speak, please contact us. Contact us ## Climate Week 2026 Climate Week NYC 2026, the world's largest annual climate event hosted by the Climate Group, will take place from September 20–27, 2026. It features over 1,000 events across New York City and brings together global business leaders, policymakers, and advocates. [Learn More](https://www.climateweeknyc.org/news/climate-week-nyc-returns-september-2026) [![Climate Week 2026](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/54805093428_89bdb47011_k-1.jpg?width=2000&name=54805093428_89bdb47011_k-1.jpg)](https://www.climateweeknyc.org/news/climate-week-nyc-returns-september-2026) ## EVENTS [![54805093428\_89bdb47011\_k-1](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/54805093428_89bdb47011_k-1.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=54805093428_89bdb47011_k-1.jpg)](https://www.climateweeknyc.org/news/climate-week-nyc-returns-september-2026) #### Climate Week 2026 ##### September 20 - 27, 2026 | New York, USA Climate Week NYC 2026, the world's largest annual climate event hosted by the Climate Group, will take place from September 20–27, 2026. It features over 1,000 events across New York City and brings together global business leaders, policymakers, and advocates. [Learn more](https://www.climateweeknyc.org/news/climate-week-nyc-returns-september-2026) [![ria](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/ria.jpeg?width=547&height=365&name=ria.jpeg)](https://members.restorationindustry.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2034315wwww) #### 2027 Restoration Industry Association Convention ##### April 4 - 6, 2027 | Phoenix, AZ The Premier Event for Restoration & Reconstruction Professionals! Network with like-minded professionals, exchanging ideas, challenges, and innovative solutions. [Learn more](https://members.restorationindustry.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2034315) [![climatetech](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/climatetech.webp?width=2480&height=1240&name=climatetech.webp)](https://climatetechconnect.io/) #### ClimateTech Connect ##### April 7 - 8, 2027, | Washington, D.C., USA ClimateTech Connect is the first dedicated conference and expo on climate risk and resilience for the re/insurance, financial services, real estate, and public sectors. The conference is where thought leaders, tech innovators, and industry experts convene to advance climate adaptation and resilience strategies at scale.  [Learn more](https://climatetechconnect.io/) ![davos](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/davos.jpg?width=640&height=400&name=davos.jpg) #### Davos 2026 ##### January 19-23, 2026 | Davos, Switzerland In Davos 2026, Susan will be speaking on behalf of Tessi. With more than 2,000 participants expected to attend, sustainability is bound to be on the agenda as a crucial global issue. [Learn more](https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026/) ![54336341710\_6442e33915\_3k-2](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/54336341710_6442e33915_3k-2.webp?width=1024&height=683&name=54336341710_6442e33915_3k-2.webp) #### GreenBiz26 ##### February 17-19, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ Susan be hosting Afterglow (for Greenbiz) at Greenbiz26. She will join nearly 2,500 corporate sustainability professionals and leaders as each one connects with peers and trailblazers and master the skills essential to face your company’s unique challenges. [Learn more](https://trellis.net/events/greenbiz/) ![climate](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/climate.webp?width=1200&height=600&name=climate.webp) #### ClimateTech Connect ##### April 8-9, 2026 | Washington, D.C. Susan as the member of the Advisory Board will be attending ClimateTech Connect 2026. The ClimateTech Connect conference delves into the dynamic intersection of climate resilience and cutting-edge technology. [Learn more](https://climatetechconnect.io/) ![sb25 san diego](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/sb25%20san%20diego.jpg?width=750&height=750&name=sb25%20san%20diego.jpg) #### Sustainable Brands ##### October 13-16, 2025 | San Diego, California Susan will be joining sustainability, brand, and innovation leaders at SB'25 San Diego, where attendees gain the insights, strategies, and connections needed to build future-fit brands that drive business value and good growth. This flagship event helps teams integrate sustainability into core business strategy, unlocking new opportunities through regenerative business models, circular systems, and next-generation governance. [Learn more](https://events.sustainablebrands.com/conferences/sustainablebrands/) ![climate-week-nyc](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/climate-week-nyc.jpg?width=969&height=543&name=climate-week-nyc.jpg) #### Climate Week 2025 ##### September 21-28, 2025 | New York City Susan will be participating in Climate Week NYC, the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 900 events and activities across New York City.  Business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers, and civil society representatives from all over the world gather to drive the climate transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening. [Learn more](https://www.climateweeknyc.org/) ![accelerate 2050](https://sparkglobal.co/hubfs/accelerate%202050.avif) #### Accelerate 2050 Europe ##### June 9-11 | Brindisi, Italy Susan will be joining over 100 expert speakers at this premier European sustainability conference focused on social, financial, and environmental impact. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Brindisi's historic port in Puglia, this multi-day event brings together leading climate, ESG, and impact investors from over 60 countries. [Learn more](https://www.accelerate2050.org/) ![reuters usa 25](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/reuters%20usa%2025.webp?width=766&height=400&name=reuters%20usa%2025.webp) #### Reuters' Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025 ##### October 14-15, 2025 | Minneapolis Susan will be participating in Reuters Events Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025, which delivers an impact agenda that transforms executives from thought leaders into agents of change. This conference accelerates the resilient transformation of global food and agriculture by bringing together leaders from every level of the value chain to boost collaborations focused on a nature-positive and climate-resilient food system that benefits both people and the planet. [Learn more](https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/transform-food-usa?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22551361348&gbraid=0AAAAADQ2iyjHhjJhJeOs2wDfeWjEgoMO6&gclid=CjwKCAjw-svEBhB6EiwAEzSdrtFKmmj7yYmHLdnzDz_GLefD2WkTj9iDll2rht7yDhQvm5bj0iEklBoCoUsQAvD_BwE) ![cop30](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/cop30.jpeg?width=1280&height=720&name=cop30.jpeg) #### COP30 - UN Climate Change Conference ##### November 10-21, 2025 | Belém, Brazil This year's conference will focus on galvanizing the ambition, finance, and leadership needed to address climate change in this critical decade, with discussions centered on mobilizing $1.3 trillion in climate finance and whether 2025 nationally determined contributions will keep humanity on track to limit global warming to 1.5°C. [Learn more](https://unfccc.int/cop30) ![greenbiz 26](https://sparkglobal.co/hs-fs/hubfs/greenbiz%2026.webp?width=2000&height=1050&name=greenbiz%2026.webp) #### Greenbiz 2026 ##### February 17-19, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona Susan will be attending GreenBiz, recognized as the number one event for sustainability professionals to learn what leading organizations are doing, identify new solutions, and build a broad network of peers. This premier conference brings together nearly 3,000 corporate sustainability professionals and leaders from across functions including CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and heads of legal, supply chain, and human resources to master the skills essential to face their company's unique challenges. 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