EARTHX ANNOUNCES EARTHX2025: ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL GATHERINGS ON SUSTAINABILITY, GREEN FINANCE, AND CONSERVATION

DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthX, a global leader in convening cross-sector dialogues on sustainability, is thrilled to announce Earthx2025, a five-day premier forum bringing together the world's foremost leaders in business, investment, innovation, philanthropy, academia, government, public policy, and environmental advocacy. Earthx2025 will take place April 21-25, 2025, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

Ranked as one of the top 3 sustainability events in the U.S. by Sustainability Magazine, Earthx2025 is a dynamic platform that covers the full spectrum of industries, policies, and initiatives shaping the future of our planet. This expansive event fosters dialogue and collaboration across all perspectives, inspiring tangible action in sustainability, finance, environmental advocacy, and conservation.

With an eye toward shifting public sentiment and policies around environmental action and investment, Earthx2025 offers an unprecedented opportunity for attendees to engage with some of the most influential figures shaping the strategies to protect the future of the planet, all within an immersive and interactive forum unlike any other.

Beyond conference programming, Earthx2025 offers curated networking opportunities, exclusive receptions, banquets, and after-parties, ensuring an unparalleled experience for environmental leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors alike.

"Over the past decade, EarthX has convened a diverse group of leaders across industries and political perspectives to focus on pragmatic solutions to environmental and sustainability challenges. This year's conference will be our largest ever, bringing together leaders, advocates, and innovators from around the world to work together on tangible solutions for our planet," said EarthX Founder Trammell S. Crow. 

Earthx2025's "Congress of Conferences" will feature main stage conferences focused on the future of energy, the circular economy, new conservation strategies, and ocean health and the blue economy.

Earthx2025 will also once again feature the E-Capital Summit, which connects investors and innovators in sustainable business, and the Family Office Summit, which builds connections and community among high-net worth individuals motivated to invest in the future of the planet.

In addition, attendees will engage in good faith collaboration, participating in constructive dialogues that bridge political and industry divides. The conference showcases investment and innovation, featuring cutting-edge environmental solutions and sustainable investment opportunities. With high-impact keynotes and banquets, Earthx2025 will host influential speakers, including Gen. David Petraeus, ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau, former Secretary of Energy Dan Poneman, and many more, making it a must-attend gathering for those shaping the future of sustainability.

Agenda Highlights:

The Clean Energy Ecosystem (April 21-22) – Delving into clean energy innovations, decarbonization, and policy advancements with industry pioneers such as Dr. John Sterman (MIT) and Ashleigh Ross (Carbon America).

The Circular Economy (April 22-23) – Exploring groundbreaking sustainability models with corporate and policy leaders, including Kurt Ritter (Coca-Cola) and Jim Blackburn (B-Carbon).

New Perspectives on Texas Conservation (April 23) – Addressing Texas' conservation challenges with experts like Jay Kleberg (Gulf of Mexico Trust) and Dr. Sylvia Earle (Mission Blue).

Brave New Oceans (April 24-25) – Featuring the Ocean Exchange Pitch Competition and discussions led by global ocean conservationists, including Dr. Vladimir Ryabinin (UNESCO) and Tim Gallaudet (Retired Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy).

Exclusive Summits:

The E-Capital Summit (April 23-24) – An invitation-only forum connecting investors, innovators, and policymakers in the sustainability space.

Family Office Summit (April 24) – A unique gathering of family offices focused on investment in environmental solutions.

Island Resilience Summit (April 24) – Bringing together high-level island leaders and UN Ambassadors to foster climate adaptation strategies.

Partner Conferences

This year, EarthX has partnered with more than a dozen organizations to co-host an expanded conference program, offering attendees a choose of conferences focused on topics ranging from sustainable business, women in the environment, regenerative agriculture, Mexico-US sustainability partnerships, island nation climate resilience, and many more themes. Confirmed partner conferences include:

• The Future of Sustainable Business, presented by Green.org
• The Earth Day Women's Summit, presented by Electric Ladies Podcast and Global Green
• Rethinking Building Green, presented by The U.S. Green Building Council
• Climate Restoration: Humanity Flourishing for Millennia to Come, presented by Restore the Climate
• TILT 2025 Conference: Powering the New India, co-presented by Akaar Holdings
• The Rotary Xperience
• Future Fields: Advancing Agriculture, presented by Green Light Events
• Partnerships for the Goals, presented by Sea 2 Sky Solutions
• The Future of Sustainable Solutions Through the Lens of Youth, presented by Project Green Schools and Future Leaders of EarthX
• Texas-Mexico Sustainable Business Forum presented by Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos: AEM USA
• North Texas Day, co-presented by the Greater Dallas Planning Council

Join Us at Earthx2025!
For more details and to register, visit www.earthx.org. To see the current full agenda, visit https://earthx.org/schedule/. Follow us on social media for updates and speaker announcements. To apply for media accreditation, visit. https://earthx.org/media-2025/

Confirmed Earthx2025 Speakers

Vikram Agrawal, Senior Director of E-Capital, EarthX
Eric Amyot, CEO and Co-Founder, issho Inc.
Stephanie Arcusa, Assistant Professor, Arizona State University.
Keisha Bahr, Chair for Coral Reef and Ocean Health, Assistant Professor of Marine Biology, Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies
Pete Baldwin, VP of Business, HARNYSS
Chris Barnard, VP of External Affairs, American Conservation Coalition (ACC)
Skunk Baxter, Renowned Guitarist (Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan), Defense Consultant
Swadhin Behera, Director of the Applications Laboratory, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
Don Bender, Senior Advisor, Democracy in a Box
Jim Blackburn, CEO, BCarbon (a nature-based carbon capture registry), Rice University
Marisa Bruno, Water Program Manager, Hill Country Alliance.
Christina Chang, VP of Sustainability, Adore Me
Philine Cousteau, Co-Founder, Earth Echo
Ann Drumm, North Texas Chapter Chair, American Promise
Thomas English, President, Earth Restoration Team
Ben Eldredge, Executive Director, Cibolo Conservancy
Ross Eisenberg, President and CEO, American Chemistry Council / President of America's Plastic Makers
Lucas Evans, Founder, E3 Industries, Bluebonnet Bioscience
Mohammed Farshori, Chairman, Asian Chamber of Texas
Vicki Ferrini, Head of Seabed 2030 Regional Center for Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Columbia University, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Amanda Fuller, Owner and Consultant, Fuller Coast & Water Strategies, LLC.
Angus Friday, Co-Chairman, Island Resilience Partnership
Cullen Geiselman, Board Chair, Houston Parks Board
Jennifer Hernandez, Partner - Environmental Law, Holland & Knight
Joe Hickey, Founder and Chairman, Halcyon Technology Holdings, Tierra Madre
Sharita Humphrey, CEO, EcoPower Source
Leena Joshi, Founder and Executive Director, Climate Conservancy
Laurence Kalinsky, Executive Director, Family Offices for Sustainable Development
Patrick Kennedy, Principal and Regional Practice Director for Urban Planning, HKS
Suzanne Kho, Executive Director, Keep Texas Beautiful
Victor Lee, Founder, President, and CEO, Edison XFC
Gene Leon, Ambassador-At-Large of St. Lucia, Executive Director, Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity
Doug Lynch, President and Board Member, Filium Corp
Alexander "Sandy" MacDonald, Director, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Earth System Research Laboratory, NOAA Research Laboratories
Howard Makler, CEO, Innovation Refund
John McCrea, Business & Civic Network Director, American Promise
Larry McKinney, Former Executive Director, Harte Research Institute
Katie Mehnert, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Representative, National Petroleum Council Ambassador, US Department of Energy, ALLY Energy
Thomas Mende, Chief Sales Officer, Binderholz Timber LLC
Sean Peppy Meyer, Farmer, Jester King Brewery
Joan Michelson, ESG Contributor, Electric Ladies Podcast & Forbes
Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner
Joe Moake, Director of Regulatory Project Strategy, Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Pat Murray, President and CEO, Coastal Conservation Association
Mark Murray, Executive Director, Californians Against Waste
Paul Nijssen, Founder and President, EVCHARGE4U Inc.
Mattie Parker, Mayor, City of Fort Worth
Vanessa Puig-Williams, Director of Texas Water Program, Environmental Defense Fund
Meir Rabkin, Founder and Managing Partner, Blue Vision Capital
Sally Ranney, President, Co-Founder, and Chair, Global Choices
Chonnie Richey, Founder and Executive Director, Independence Gardens
Kurt Ritter, Chief of Public Affairs, Coca-Cola
Jim Ritterhoff, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Force Blue, Inc.
Henk Rogers, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Blue Planet Alliance
Katherine Romans, Executive Director, Hill Country Alliance
Jim Ross, Mayor, City of Arlington.
David Russell, President, CannaVision Inc.
Ido Sella, CEO and Co-Founder, ECOncrete Tech LTD
Sabrina Smith, Founder, AuRoom (Aii)
Walt Smith, Hays County Commissioner, Hays County
Kirsten Sorensen, Research and Cleanups Program Manager, Keep Texas Beautiful
Keirsten Stanzel, Executive Director, Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program
Bob Stokes, President, Galveston Bay Foundation
Bob Stout, Executive Director, Energy Emissions Modeling and Data Lab
Greg Stunz, Senior Executive Director, Harte Research Institute
John Szoka, CEO, Conservative Energy Network
Romey Swanson, Executive Director, Devils River Conservancy.
Aaditya Tangri, Founder and Chair, Dallas Impact and Sustainability Corridor, Global Sustainable Action Alliance, Observer Research Foundation
Natalie Terrill, Director of Sustainability, Beck Group
Debbie Thomas, Founding Dean, College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies, Texas A&M University
Matt Tranchin, President, Island Resilience Partnership
Steve Tsuruda, Founder and Managing Partner, GeminiDT
Michael Van Parys, Director of Sustainability, Energy Vault.
Brad Warren, CEO, Global Ocean Health
Zachary Weaver, Director, Rotaract Leader, Democracy in a Box
Chad West, Dallas City Council Member, City of Dallas.
Theo EJ Wilson, Public Speaker, Denver Slam Nuba Team - Public Intellectual

About EarthX:
EarthX is a global environmental non-profit founded to inform, inspire, and drive impact towards securing a sustainable future for the planet. We apply an integrated and interdisciplinary approach, creating events, media, education, and public advocacy initiatives to galvanize awareness and action around key ecological and economic challenges. EarthX was founded in 2010 as Earth Day Dallas in an effort to increase environmental awareness in the local community. From 2010 to 2023, EarthX convened EarthX EXPO, the world's largest green gathering in the days surrounding Earth Day in April. EarthX's conferences and events convene governments, business and NGO leaders and a diverse array of attendees to cut across industry and political silos to bridge perspectives, leverage expertise, and foster multi-partisan collaboration that drives progress toward environmental solutions.

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