Earthx2025—a five-day forum bringing together the world’s foremost leaders in business, investment, innovation, philanthropy, academia, government, public policy, and environmental advocacy—will take place April 21-25 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas.

“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,” EarthX Founder Trammell S. Crow said in a statement. “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.” 

EarthX 2025 is ranked as one of the top 3 sustainability events in the nation, according to Sustainability Magazine, covering the full spectrum of industries, policies, and initiatives shaping the future of our planet. Organizers said the event fosters dialogue and collaboration across all perspectives, inspiring tangible action in sustainability, finance, environmental advocacy, and conservation.

EarthX2025 seeks to shift public sentiment and policies around environmental action and investment, and it offers an opportunity for attendees to engage with some of the most influential figures shaping the strategies to protect the planet’s future within a unique immersive and interactive forum.

‘Congress of Conferences’

A scene from Earthx2024. EarthX features dynamic networking opportunities. [Photo: EarthX]

In addition to 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.

The Earthx2025 “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 again will feature the E-Capital Summit that 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.

The conference showcases investment and innovation, featuring cutting-edge environmental solutions and sustainable investment opportunities, organizers said.

During its high-impact keynotes and banquets, Earthx2025 will host influential speakers, including Gen. David Petraeus, ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau, former Secretary of Energy Dan Poneman, among many others.

EarthX highlights

Earthx2025 will bring together leaders in finance, sustainability, business, energy, conservation, and more. [Photo: EarthX]

Per EarthX, here are highlights from this year’s agenda:

• 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 said it has partnered with more than a dozen organizations to co-host an expanded conference program, offering attendees a choice 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

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

EarthX, a global environmental nonprofit, was founded to inform, inspire, and drive impact towards securing a sustainable future for the planet

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