Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices are increasingly shaping business strategies, investment decisions, and corporate responsibility. Across Canada, the United States, and Europe, organizations are focusing on climate action, sustainable finance, governance, and supply-chain transparency.
ESG conferences offer opportunities to explore industry trends, understand regulatory changes, and connect with sustainability leaders. Here are some key ESG conferences and events to attend in 2027.
ESGNext Awards & Conference – Toronto
Date: April 20, 2027
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Focus: ESG integration, sustainable finance, corporate governance, climate action, regulatory readiness, and sustainability innovation.
Canadian Circular Economy Summit
Date: June 1–3, 2027
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Focus: Circular economy, resource efficiency, sustainable business models, waste reduction, and Canadian circular-economy innovation.
Cleantech Forum North America 2027
Date: January 25–27, 2027
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Focus: Cleantech investment, climate innovation, AI infrastructure, climate risk, water stress, materials, and partnerships between corporates and innovators.
GreenBiz 27
Date: February 23–25, 2027
Location: Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, California, United States
Focus: Corporate sustainability, climate strategy, nature and water, supply chains, sustainable finance, clean technology, AI, and the transition to a climate-positive economy.
Wall Street Green Summit
Date: March 8–9, 2027
Location: New York, United States
Focus: Climate-tech investing, energy security, carbon markets, sustainable finance, and sustainability of data centers.
Responsible Investment Forum: New York
Date: March 9–10, 2027
Location: New York, United States
Focus: Responsible investment, ESG integration, sustainable finance, investor engagement, and sustainability’s evolving role in investment portfolios.
Corporate Citizenship Summit 2027
Date: April 13–14, 2027
Location: New York, United States
Focus: Corporate citizenship, responsible leadership, ESG strategy, governance, sustainability, and maintaining stakeholder trust.
Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit
Date: February 2–3, 2027
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Focus: Sustainable investing, ESG integration, regulatory developments, investment research, portfolio strategy, and institutional investor decision-making.
EIOPA Sustainable Finance Conference 2027
Date: April 28, 2027
Location: Online
Focus: Sustainability risks, financial resilience, consumer protection, insurance and pension sustainability, and the role of sustainable finance in strengthening financial stability.
AFME European Sustainable Finance Conference
Date: May 20–21, 2027
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Focus: Sustainable finance, transition finance, energy security, capital-market solutions, bank-client collaboration, policy development, and financing the low-carbon transition.
ESGNext Awards & Conference – Barcelona
Date: May 25–27, 2027
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Focus: ESG strategy, sustainable and transition finance, climate risk, disclosure and reporting, CSRD, SFDR, ISSB, social sustainability, biodiversity, supply chains, and technology-enabled ESG reporting.
Reuters Events: Sustainability Europe 2027
Date: October 19–20, 2027
Location: London, England
Focus: Supply-chain resilience, regulatory change, sustainability data, procurement, responsible business operations, and strategies for managing climate and operational risk.
Final Thoughts
ESG events in 2027 offer valuable opportunities to understand evolving sustainability priorities, explore sustainable investment opportunities, and build practical strategies for responsible business.
From climate innovation and sustainable finance in the U.S. to circular-economy initiatives in Canada and ESG regulation in Europe, these conferences support learning, collaboration, and professional networking. For sustainability leaders, investors, policymakers, and business executives, attending the right events can help convert ESG commitments into measurable impact. Events such as the ESG Next Awards & Conference in Toronto and Barcelona provide a global platform to connect with industry leaders, share insights, and recognize sustainability achievements.