The 15th annual Earthx2026 “congress of conferences” is just days away, promising a three-day lineup of voices from across the environmental spectrum. Sessions will explore how the next chapter of environmental leadership will be shaped across business, investment, innovation, philanthropy, academia, government, public policy, and environmental advocacy. Innovation? Markets? Culture? They’re all in the mix—and shaping the future of our planet.

Taking place at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, the conference will feature speakers including actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. (who will receive the inaugural Earth Ambassador Award for using storytelling and entertainment to advance environmental awareness); actor and environmentalist Rachel Carson Begley; legendary ocean explorer Dr. Robert Ballard; Mission Blue Founder Sylvia Earle (who will receive the Ocean Protectors Prize for her lifelong leadership in ocean conservation); former NOAA Administrator Tim Gallaudet; actress, comedian, and influencer Torrei Hart; NASCAR Head of Sustainability Riley Nelson; Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul; former Mexican president Felipe Calderón; and many more.

Earthx2026 is a three-day environmental “congress of conferences” packed with speakers and events leading up to Earth Day on April 22. [Image: EarthX]

The three day event will brings together leading voices from across the environmental spectrum—everyone from conservationists to entrepreneurs to farmers to educators and global leaders. The goal: to move beyond debate and toward pragmatic, scalable action that supports both human prosperity and planetary health.

The conference will feature a three-night banquet series focused on environmental storytelling, capital markets, and international governance.

“Meaningful environmental progress requires more than science and policy; it needs storytellers, artists, and public voices to make the issues tangible,” EarthX CEO Peter Simek said in a statement. “Our honorees demonstrate the power of storytelling, exploration, and investment to engage people, protect ecosystems, and accelerate sustainable change. They are outstanding examples of how culture, advocacy, and influence can move hearts and markets alike, inspiring action for a healthier planet.”

Here’s a look at how Earthx2026 will unfold.

Day 1 highlights

On Monday, April 20, programming will put spotlights on climate action, regenerative agriculture, energy innovation, and conservation leadership through expert panels, youth and Indigenous activism, sustainable design, and policy discussions, culminating in the Earth Ambassador Award honoring Ed Begley Jr. and a fireside keynote on storytelling and environmental leadership.

Day 2 highlights

On Tuesday, April 21, programming will highlight the bioeconomy, sustainable energy, and ocean conservation, featuring fireside chats with Vicki Hollub and Sylvia Earle, panels on food systems, carbon capture, and sports-driven sustainability, plus explorations of ocean technology, community impact, and legacy planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Texas

Day 3 highlights

On Wednesday, April 22—to be celebrated worldwide as Earth Day—programming will dig into the circular economy, regenerative cities, and climate-smart energy, featuring sessions on green chemistry, sustainable urban planning, water and land stewardship, and ocean finance.

Registration is still open. To register or for more information on program schedules, speakers, and events, you can go here. 

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