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Green School Conference 2026

Regenerating Futures: AI, Greening Education for a Thriving Planet

Convened in partnership with Climate Week NYC & aligned with the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81).

September 23–24, 2026New York City
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10th NYC Green School Conference 2026

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Be Part of a Global Community

of over 8,000+ Green Schools, 500+ Green Universities, 100,000+ Green Educators, and 10 million+ Green Learners working together to advance climate-smart, sustainable, and future-ready education.

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Welcome to the 10th NYC Green School Conference 2026

Regenerating Futures: AI, Greening Education for a Thriving Planet

Join us in New York City on September 23–24, 2026, for the 10th NYC Green School Conference 2026—a premier international gathering dedicated to advancing sustainability, climate leadership, innovation, and the future of education.

Convened during Climate Week NYC and aligned with the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), the conference brings together educators, school and university leaders, policymakers, researchers, students, governments, international organizations, corporate leaders, philanthropies, investors, and sustainability innovators from around the world to accelerate climate action through education.

Celebrating a decade of advancing climate-smart, sustainable, and future-ready education, the conference serves as a global platform for sharing transformative ideas, showcasing innovative solutions, fostering international collaboration, and inspiring collective action for people and the planet.

Held during Climate Week NYC, one of the world's largest annual climate engagement initiatives, the conference connects participants with a global community of more than 100,000 participants across 1,000+ climate events, creating unparalleled opportunities for networking, visibility, strategic partnerships, and international collaboration.

As the United States celebrates America250, the conference also highlights the critical roles of education, innovation, sustainability, and civic leadership in building resilient communities and a thriving future for generations to come.

Conference Theme

Regenerating Futures: AI, Greening Education for a Thriving Planet

The world is experiencing unprecedented transformation driven by climate change, biodiversity loss, technological advancement, demographic shifts, and the growing demand for green skills and sustainable development.

Education must evolve beyond knowledge transfer to empower learners with the competencies, values, and leadership needed to create resilient, inclusive, and regenerative societies.

The conference explores how Artificial Intelligence, sustainability, regenerative development, climate leadership, green campuses, circular economy, green workforce development, environmental stewardship, and international partnerships can transform schools and universities into climate-resilient learning ecosystems that prepare learners to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

A Global Platform for Learning, Leadership & Action

Participants will experience a dynamic program featuring:

  • Inspiring Keynote Addresses
  • Ministerial & Diplomatic Dialogues
  • International Panel Discussions
  • Research Paper Presentations
  • Innovation & Technology Showcases
  • Green Technology Demonstrations
  • Interactive Workshops
  • Strategic Networking Opportunities
  • Partnership & Collaboration Forums
  • Global Green Awards Ceremony

The conference will also feature Green Mentors' flagship global initiatives, including the Global Green Schools Network, Global Green University Ranking 2026, Global Green Awards, Global School Ambassadors, and the Global Advisory Council, showcasing innovative practices and leadership from institutions around the world.

Participants will engage with distinguished speakers, visionary leaders, policymakers, researchers, sustainability practitioners, AI innovators, ESG experts, and youth leaders who are shaping the future of education, climate action, and sustainable development.

Why Attend?

Whether you are an educator, school principal, university leader, policymaker, researcher, student, government representative, international organization, corporate ESG leader, EdTech innovator, GreenTech company, investor, or sustainability practitioner, the conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to:

  • Learn from internationally recognized experts and thought leaders.
  • Present your research, innovations, and best practices.
  • Connect with global education and sustainability leaders.
  • Build international partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
  • Showcase your institution, organization, products, or technologies.
  • Gain international recognition through the prestigious Global Green Awards.
  • Explore emerging trends in AI, climate education, and sustainable development.
  • Contribute to global dialogue shaping the future of education and climate action.

Join a Global Movement

The 10th NYC Green School Conference 2026 is more than an international conference—it is a growing global movement dedicated to transforming education into one of the world's most powerful drivers of climate action, sustainability, innovation, and regenerative development.

Join a global community of over 8,000 Green Schools, 500+ Green Universities, 100,000+ Green Educators, and more than 10 million Green Learners committed to creating climate-smart, inclusive, and future-ready learning ecosystems.

Together, we can inspire bold ideas, strengthen international partnerships, empower youth leadership, accelerate innovation, and advance education as a catalyst for a thriving planet.

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SUNY Global Center

Venue : SUNY GLOBAL CENTER

116 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022

Walking Distance

  • 15-minute walk from United Nations Headquarters

  • 10-minute walk from Grand Central

The venue is conveniently located between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue.

Nearest Subway Stations

  • 51st St Station 6

    A 5-minute walk south

  • Lexington Ave/53rd St Station EM

    A 3-minute walk away

  • Lexington Ave/59th St Station NRW

    A 5-minute walk north

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Be Part of the Global Movement

Attend. Speak. Present. Partner. Innovate. Lead. Be Recognized.

Join global educators, researchers, policymakers, innovators, students, sustainability leaders, governments, and organizations in New York City during Climate Week NYC to celebrate a decade of greening education and help shape the future of learning for people and the planet.

Register today and become part of a global movement advancing climate-smart, AI-enabled, and regenerative education for a thriving future.

Join Us as a Delegate | Speaker | Presenter

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Speaker Expression of Interest (EOI)

The 10th NYC Green School Conference 2026 invites educators, researchers, policymakers, sustainability leaders, climate experts, innovators, university leaders, corporate executives, youth advocates, and changemakers from around the world to express their interest in speaking at one of the leading international platforms advancing sustainable and regenerative education.

Why Speak:

  • Share your expertise with a global audience
  • Contribute to high-level policy and education dialogues
  • Showcase innovative research, programs, and solutions
  • Build international partnerships and collaborations
  • Engage with educators, universities, governments, and sustainability leaders
Apply to SpeakSubmit by: July 31, 2026
Attending the session

Conference Delegate

Participate in two days of high-level discussions, keynote sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, innovation showcases, and collaborative learning experiences focused on sustainability, climate leadership, and the future of education.

USD $500

Includes:

  • Full conference access
  • Keynote sessions and panel discussions
  • Networking opportunities
  • Conference materials
  • Certificate of participation
Register NowRegister by: July 31, 2026
Presenting the abstract

Abstract Submission

Share your research, case study, innovation, or best practice with an international audience of educators, policymakers, researchers, sustainability leaders, and institutional decision-makers.

USD $750

Includes:

  • Abstract review and consideration
  • Oral or showcase presentation opportunity
  • Full conference participation
  • Conference materials
  • Certificate of presentation
Submit AbstractSubmit by: July 15, 2026

Global Advisory Council

The Global Advisory Council of the 10th NYC Green School Conference 2026 brings together an esteemed network of university presidents, academic leaders, sustainability experts, policymakers, researchers, innovators, ESG practitioners, and global thought leaders committed to advancing climate-smart, inclusive, and regenerative education.

Serving as a strategic leadership body, the Council provides guidance on emerging trends, global priorities, sustainability innovation, climate leadership, artificial intelligence, workforce development, and international collaboration.

Through their collective expertise and vision, Council members help shape the conference agenda, strengthen global partnerships, and advance transformative solutions that empower educational institutions to build a thriving future for people, planet, and prosperity.

Carter Strickland, Global Advisory Council member, Chief Sustainability Officer
Prof. Patrick Paul Walsh, Global Advisory Council member, UCD Dublin
Dr. Diane White Husic, Global Advisory Council member, St. Lawrence University
Amy Parrish, Global Advisory Council member, Boise State University
Marcus Leung-Shea, Global Advisory Council member, Associate Director at HKUST
Prof. Gylla A. MacGregor, Global Advisory Council member, Keuka College
Camille Daux, Global Advisory Council member, Head of École de Management Appliqué
Annie Snyder, Global Advisory Council member, Green Building Initiative
Romeo A. Sustiguer Jr., Global Advisory Council member, Green Valley College Foundation
Dr. Omar Suleiman Arabiat, Global Advisory Council member, Al-Balqa Applied University

Join the Global Advisory Council

Expression of Interest & Nomination Form now open for sustainability leaders worldwide.

Apply Now