Attend events sponsored by NCSBC and our Community Partners
Exciting in-person event at McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC, USA! B.E.S.T. Conference 2025 is an annual gathering for all workplace safety experts, emergency planners, and responders of all types. Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment filled with must-have training, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities.
The 11th annual event will be held on March 24-25, 2025 at the UNC Friday Conference Center. The two-day event brings together professionals in business, government, and academia from across the Southeast and around the world for discussion, workshops, mentoring, and networking to foster leadership and growth in the Southeast’s cleantech economy. The Summit convenes nearly 1,500 attendees and is the largest event of its kind by a university in the United States.
On Saturday, December 14th Leaf & Limb is hosting their 4th Annual Community Appreciation with native saplings provided by Project Pando!
Energy and utility organizations are seeing more and complex challenges since the inception of the energy industry. They are trying to shift to variable renewable energy resources on decades old infrastructure, while extreme weather events are occurring more frequently - all while trying to keep costs for consumers low. Join Brittany Stone, Energy Industry Solutions Director from Method, and Dave Goddard, Chief Digital Officer at Hitachi Energy, as they discuss the challenges the energy industry is facing and the opportunities AI can bring to the table.
Join NCSEA for a deep dive webinar covering the order and what it means for the electricity sector in North Carolina TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 20, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. We’ll cover various facets of the order and highlight what’s next as we look to usher in the next era of electricity generation in North Carolina.
Let’s start talking about the values of our tech. What are the biggest contributors to energy consumption? How can we seek to make educated purchases? And what should we be doing to track these effects and make improvements in the short and long-term? Join Marit Digital for insights and conversation on your digital direction.
The 6th annual NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit will bring together leaders across various sectors to celebrate entrepreneurship and increase awareness of entrepreneurial-led economic development. By focusing on making our state the top destination for starting and scaling businesses, we’re driving lasting change.
This year in Charlotte, GEW brings together founders, investors, community leaders, and startup enthusiasts for a series of dynamic events. These events will spotlight opportunities in the Queen City, providing valuable insights, networking, and support for all participants.
Energy Week at Duke brings students, faculty, and industry professionals together for a week of energy events to promote collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional networking.
VERGE 24 is the leading climate tech event accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. It is the center of gravity for the climate community — leaders from business, government, solution providers and startups — working together to address the climate crisis.
This event highlights more than 50 IoT and technology demos and is a great opportunity to learn from and network with industry professionals in various technology verticals!
Join stakeholders from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussions, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policies that advance an accessible and affordable clean energy economy for all. This year's Making Energy Work conference will cover the latest policy and regulatory happenings at the state and federal level to outline the potential pathways towards decarbonization of our electricity, transportation, and building sectors. The two-and-a-half-day conference will feature well-known keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and numerous opportunities to network with colleagues, partners, customers, policymakers, and industry leading influencers.
We can't wait to spend an afternoon with you focused on connection, collaboration, and learning together as a community of entrepreneurs.
FYSO Friday is a new engagement-focused event that will make space to have an unpretentious, interactive experience where you meet and connect with other entrepreneurs tackling the same challenges you are.
Join us next Friday, October 4th in Greensboro for the NC Climate Week Summit to explore why prioritizing climate action is critical for NC businesses to remain competitive and drive economic growth in our state, and learn what’s needed locally to help businesses thrive, compete globally and motivate other companies to relocate to NC.
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Join the Business Sustainability Collaborative for NC State Energy Week as we welcome Dr. Henry McKoy for an insightful conversation on Leading the Clean Energy Transition! Malhar Shah, Founder and CEO of microWatt, and Jenkins MBA and BSC Associate Alumni, will facilitate this fireside chat style conversation. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from an expert in the field as we explore the future of clean energy and its impact on our communities.
Taking place September 30th – October 4th, the program equips individuals and businesses with information to adopt practical and accessible climate solutions through a week of free virtual learning sessions, consultation workshops, and community engagement.
Learn about current practices and innovation to move sustainability forward in your company. Leave with the knowledge and resources to engage and lead your team towards a more sustainable future.
The Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability is hosting its quarterly meeting to discuss regional transportation electrification updates and informational resources. While the agenda has not been posted yet, keep checking back at the link below to stay updated on the meeting content!
Join the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster and the NC District Export Council as we explore opportunities and resources for North Carolina companies to grow and thrive in international markets. Attendees will learn about market trends, resources for companies of all sizes, and best business practices. The event will feature a panel of industry specialists as they discuss opportunities for businesses and lessons learned from leading companies. You won’t want to miss the chance to connect with and learn from the experiences of growing companies and support organizations helping make North Carolina the best place to invest, grow, and work.
The full two-day event includes keynote presentations, 50+ panelists, 16 breakout sessions, an expo hall with ample space for indoor vehicle/equipment display, and an opportunity to network with 300+ attendees.
With the advances in technology and the hypervelocity of artificial intelligence (AI), advances in technology are widening the economic gap in diverse communities. The utilization of digital resources is driving economic growth, innovation, and social progress - however, access is not equal or equitable. ENC 2024 will examine access to and utilization of technology in the global economy and how we bridge the gaps to advance equitable access in local communities and around the world.
This conference is a collaborative effort with the Women's Business Center of North Carolina and in partnership with the Institute's Research, Policy and Impact Center, which helped the NCDIT Office of Digital Equity and Literacy create parts of its digital equity plan.
On Monday, June 3, the new Center for Community Uplift (CCU) at Brookings, directed by Senior Fellow Andre M. Perry, will explore how different racial groups perceive their progress on measures of well-being and economic security. The “Paths to Progress” event is co-hosted by HUMANLEVEL, an initiative founded by artist and activist John Legend that promotes systemic change and racial equity across American communities. Differentiating from the dominant discourse around racial divisions, “Paths to Progress” will address racial equity as a unifying priority and an issue at stake in the upcoming presidential election.
Join us at Sustainability LIVE New York, where we'll gather acclaimed keynote speakers, host interactive high-energy panels, and ignite the mission to lead the conversation of change. Sustainability LIVE New York serves as the ultimate virtual platform to connect with like-minded peers and actively contribute to crafting a sustainable future.
EarthX2024 Congress of Conferences attract the world’s foremost environmentalists, conservationists, scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, advocates, and political leaders engaged in the environmental space today. These leaders and influencers come from a wide range of disciplines, interests, and perspectives and represent a broad spectrum of initiatives and efforts around the globe.
REMADE’s 2024 Conference is open to the public. Those interested in accelerating the transition to a Circular Economy in the United States are strongly encouraged to attend. Members of the media are also welcome.
Reuters Events: Responsible Business USA 2024 is the only event bringing together CEOs, senior sustainability, legal, communications and finance executives to share their actionable ideas and insights on how to collaborate, communicate, and comply to ensure your organization leads on sustainable action. Our invigorated agenda will equip you with the tools to successfully integrate sustainability across core functions, master reporting efficiently and effectively, and engage with key stakeholders for maximum impact.
Over 1,700 food-tech leaders, from CPG brands, retailers, ingredient providers, investors and start-ups will gather to discuss the most pressing challenges facing the sector, explore breakthrough technologies, and forge the right partnerships to bring these solutions to market.
Across the two-day programme, thought-leaders will delve into crucial topics ranging from tackling food and nutritional insecurity, to improving health through nutritional enhancement and leveraging food as medicine solutions. Expert speakers will explore the latest thinking on the role of AI in scaling alt-protein production, and the rapid growth of automation and robotics across the value chain.
Implementing a robust sustainability strategy that delivers a return on investment should be every organisation’s long-term ambition. Improving your implementation of sustainability projects is good for business and the planet, and expected by investors.
The 9th annual Sustainability Week will deliver vital information that you can use to move faster on reducing emissions and improving your environmental impact in 2024. With new how-to workshops, the CSO Leaders’ Club and our unique Action Hour sessions, alongside extensive networking opportunities and an exhibition, this is an event not to be missed.
Join us for the 7th annual NCSBC Awards, where we recognize exceptional businesses in North Carolina that are dedicated to making a positive impact on people, the planet, and profit through innovative practices, products, and services.
From small local farms to large corporations, we celebrate their commitment to their employees, communities, and the environment.
Awards in these categories:
Innovative Process-Product Award: Honoring internal processes that produce unique and creative products or services, resulting in benefits such as energy efficiency, material efficiency, employee productivity, or community enrichment.
Sustainable Champion Award: Recognizing individuals who embrace sustainability principles in their day-to-day business and serve as advocates for sustainable practices, policies, and operations within their workplace.
Visionary Leadership Award: Celebrating executives who have a long-term perspective, prioritize the triple bottom line approach, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in their dedication to their work.
Sustainable Business of the Year Award: Recognizing companies that have a consistent commitment to corporate sustainability initiatives and have excelled in advancing the interests of people, planet, and profit through innovative practices, products, and services.
Don't miss this opportunity to honor and be inspired by the businesses leading the way in sustainable practices.
JOIN US for a transformative weekend of entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity at Durham's Techstars StartUp Weekend focused on Sustainability.
In just 54 hours, you will experience the highs, lows and pressure that make up life as a startup. As you learn how to create a real company, you'll meet the very best mentors, Investors, cofounders, and sponsors who are ready to help YOU get started. Your community Is here to help you!
Croatan Institute’s REEFS Program is hosting its first collaborative effort for thought leaders, practitioners, advocates and values aligned capital partners to begin a conversation that looks at regenerative agriculture and climate change through the equity lens of BIPOC communities – the Diverse Leaders in Climate and Agriculture Summit.
Over the two days of the summit, attendees will participate in conversations at the nexus of finance and sustainability, with two themes: Regenerative Agriculture and Wealth Building in BIPOC communities, and Climate Justice and Wealth Building in BIPOC communities. From plenary sessions, breakout sessions and dine-arounds, the DLCA Summit will be a space to build relationships, foster ideas, and learn more about ways BIPOC leaders are building more sustainable communities.
North Carolina Sustainable Business Council, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
