Here are links to some of the most popular events out there hosted by major organizations around the globe. These are great opportunities for learning and networking. Often they will have free passes for students, so do reach out to the organizers. They usually need volunteers, and that is a great way to make connections.
26 October 2021 | Webinar - Transformational Business Conference - The Financial Times and International Finance Corporation gather senior investors, innovators, social entrepreneurs and other thought leaders with cutting-edge dialogue on the big challenges facing the developing world.
18-20 October 2021 | Conference - SOCAP21 Virtual - Billed as the largest gathering of investors, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders who come together to accelerate progress against the world’s toughest challenges through market-based solutions. This year the 100+ sessions are focused on the themes of Impact Investing, Equity and Inclusivity, Social Entrepreneurship, Climate Action and Climate Justice, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Economics, Global Health, and Digital Inclusivity.
21-22 October 2021 | Conference - Reuters Events ESG Investment Europe - 3000+ European institutional asset owners, asset managers, regulators, standard setters, and data providers unit just 2 weeks before COP26 to tackle how to use ESG to create data-driven, climate and shareholder conscious strategies, that accurately identify risk and deliver superior returns
4-8 October 2021 | Conference - UNEP FI Regional Roundtable North America 2021 - UNEP FI’s Regional Roundtables on Sustainable Finance provide an opportunity for members and actors in the sustainable finance community to come together to discuss the latest trends and innovations in sustainable finance in 5 regions across the globe. The events provide insight into key developments such as the benefits of sustainable finance integration in national economies, Principles for Responsible Banking, positive impact finance for the Sustainable Development Goals, implementation progress of the Principles for Sustainable Insurance, climate-related disclosures, biodiversity target setting, and much more.