As summer heats up, so does the momentum behind purpose-driven events. From climate summits to conversations on reconciliation, sustainable innovation, and inclusive leadership, the next few months are packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and take action.
We’ve tracked down over 25 learning, collaboration, and networking opportunities, both online and in-person, in Canada and globally, so you can stay engaged and inspired all season long.
Keep reading to learn all about the purpose-driven events happening this July, August, and September.
July
Building 2SLGBTQIA+ Safety and Inclusion Across Canadian Workplaces: A Panel Conversation
Date: July 8, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Location: Online
Description: Amid rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric, this panel explores the barriers 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals face in the workplace and offers strategies to foster equity, dignity, and inclusion across all levels of employment.
Traceability & Sustainability Conference
Date: July 9 – 10, 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Description: This event explores how apparel and footwear companies are advancing supply chain transparency to meet ESG goals, protect brand integrity, and drive ethical, sustainable growth.
Date: July 10, 2025
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Description: Join the brightest minds, influential decision-makers, and the biggest names in pop culture to drive immediate action on pressing issues like climate change, gender inequality, and the global food crisis.
PNW Climate Week
Date: July 16 – 25, 2025
Location: Various Pacific Northwest cities in Canada and the United States
Description: This week-long series brings together innovators, advocates, and climate-curious citizens in over 10 cities to celebrate regional climate leadership, spark new ideas, and inspire collective action.
Date: July 19, 2025, from 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM CT
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Description: Healthcare and sustainability leaders will gather for a one-day summit focused on cross-functional strategies to advance decarbonization and sustainable hospital practices.
Carbon Literacy Training for Professionals
Date: July 24 – 25, 2025
Location: Online
Description: Learn the fundamentals of climate science and low-carbon action in this introductory course designed for professional services, with the opportunity to become certified as “Carbon Literate” upon completion.
International Conference on Climate Change & Global Sustainability
Date: July 24, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
Location: Montréal, Québec
Description: Global experts, innovators, and policymakers gather to explore transformative climate solutions, from renewable energy to circular economy models, at this collaborative summit on sustainability and resilience.
International Conference on Water, Waste and Sustainable Energy Management
Date: July 30 – 31, 2025
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Description: This event brings together researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and explore emerging trends in water, waste, and environmental management.
Reconciliation in 2025: Understanding the Post-Federal Election Landscape in Canada
Date: July 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET
Location: Online
Description: Explore how Canada’s new federal mandate is reshaping reconciliation and Indigenous workforce strategies in 2025, with insights on emerging policies, funding priorities, and practical steps for organizations to strengthen Indigenous partnerships and employment initiatives.
August
Date: August 4 – 6, 2025
Location: Denver, Colorado
Description: This three-day conference gathers over 500 recycling professionals to explore market trends, policy developments, and practical strategies for advancing resilient and effective municipal recycling programs.
Understanding the Importance of DEIA in Canadian Environmental Challenges
Date: August 5, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Location: Online
Description: Explore how integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) principles with ESG and traditional ecological knowledge can help organizations enhance corporate social responsibility, drive sustainability, and build community resilience in the face of Canada’s environmental challenges.
Date: August 14, 2025
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: This one-day virtual event convenes cross-sector leaders to explore sustainability, ESG, green tech, inclusive climate action, and the role of media, marketing, and commerce in accelerating the green transition.
32nd International Cartographic Conference
Date: August 17 – 22, 2025
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: Hosted by the Canadian Institute of Geomatics, this global gathering explores the future of cartography and GIScience with a focus on innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. It unites professionals across disciplines to share insights, advance technology, and shape how we map and understand our world.
Tennessee Sustainability Conference
Date: August 20 – 22, 2025
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Description: Bringing together environmental leaders and professionals, this three-day conference features sessions, panels, workshops, and tours focused on advancing sustainability practices and fostering collaboration across sectors.
Date: August 24 – 26, 2025
Location: Victoria, BC
Description: Co-hosted by the University of Victoria and the Senate of Canada, this forum gathers global leaders, academics, and changemakers to foster dialogue and collaboration around impact investing, reconciliation, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Date: August 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET
Location: Online
Description: As Indigenous communities assert self-determination across Canada, Senior Consultant Nicole Huska explores how organizations can build authentic, respectful relationships by aligning practices with Nation-led priorities.
Global Conference in Climate Change and Environmental Engineering
Date: August 28 – 29, 2025
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Description: This interdisciplinary conference brings together researchers, scientists, policymakers, and industry experts to share innovations, discuss challenges, and collaborate on solutions in environmental engineering and climate change.
September
Date: September 9 – 10, 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom
Description: Join sustainability leaders from global corporations to startups to share insights, foster collaboration, and drive innovation shaping the future of sustainable business worldwide.
Date: September 15 – 17, 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Description: Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this premier event brings together corporate social impact professionals for inspiring sessions, workshops, and networking focused on actionable strategies to navigate societal shifts and embed social impact into business success.
World Diversity in Leadership Conference
Date: September 18 – 19, 2025
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Description: This conference addresses the challenges and opportunities of building diverse and inclusive workforces, focusing on overcoming barriers to equality and empowering underrepresented voices for organizational growth and innovation.
Date: September 21 – 28, 2025
Location: New York City, New York
Description: Bringing together government leaders, business innovators, academics, and civil society, this week-long event fosters collaboration and discussion on clean tech investments, competitive strategies, and urgent climate action in a rapidly changing world.
Date: September 21 – 24, 2025
Location: New York City, New York
Description: Marking its 15th year, this inclusive, non-partisan forum convenes global leaders from government, private sector, and NGOs alongside the UN General Assembly to foster dialogue and collaboration for a more equitable and sustainable future.
Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC
Date: September 22, 2025
Location: New York City, New York
Description: This CPD-accredited event gathers global sustainability leaders and innovators for a day of insight, collaboration, and impact, offering opportunities to influence dialogue, build partnerships, and earn CPD points while shaping the future of sustainable business.
Date: September 23 – 25, 2025
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Description: Canada’s national CCUS convention brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators for strategic sessions, workshops, and an extensive exhibition to advance carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies critical to accelerating decarbonization.
Carbon Literacy Training for Professionals
Date: September 25 – 26, 2025
Location: Online
Description: Learn the fundamentals of climate science and low-carbon action in this introductory course designed for professional services, with the opportunity to become certified as “Carbon Literate” upon completion.
Ten Years of Truth, a Lifetime of Action: Part Two – Panel Discussion
Date: September 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Location: Online
Description: Marking a decade since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, this panel webinar examines the shift from truth-telling to long-term, systemic action, and explores how individuals and organizations can advance reconciliation over the next ten years.
Community-Focused Reconciliation
Date: September 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET
Location: Online
Description: Senior Consultant Nicole Huska leads this webinar on place-based reconciliation, exploring how aligning organizational strategies with community priorities fosters stronger partnerships, sustainable relationships, and Indigenous-led workforce development.
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