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<\/p>\nThe 15th annual Earthx2026 \u201ccongress of conferences\u201d 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\u2019re all in the mix\u2014and shaping the future of our planet.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0using 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 Calder\u00f3n;\u00a0and many more.<\/p>\n
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Earthx2026 is a three-day environmental \u201ccongress of conferences\u201d packed with speakers and events leading up to Earth Day on April 22. [Image: EarthX]<\/p>\n
The three day event will brings together leading voices from across the environmental spectrum\u2014everyone 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.<\/p>\n
The conference will feature a three-night banquet series focused on environmental storytelling, capital markets, and international governance.<\/p>\n
\u201cMeaningful environmental progress requires more than science and policy; it needs storytellers, artists, and public voices to make the issues tangible,\u201d EarthX CEO Peter Simek said in a statement. \u201cOur 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a look at how Earthx2026 will unfold.<\/p>\n
Day 1 highlights<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Day 2 highlights<\/p>\n
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<\/a> in North Texas<\/p>\n Day 3 highlights<\/p>\n On Wednesday, April 22\u2014to be celebrated worldwide as Earth Day\u2014programming 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.<\/p>\n Registration is still open. To register or for more information on program schedules, speakers, and events, you can go here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. Subscribe\u00a0to\u00a0Dallas\u00a0Innovates.<\/p>\n Track Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019s business and innovation landscape with our curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \tR E A D\u00a0\u00a0 N E X T\t<\/p>\n \t North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch.\u00a0Here are our editors’ picks. Plus, you’ll find more selections to “save the date.”<\/p>\n \t Creatives Care Dallas brings virtual care, behavioral health, 2,000+ medications with zero copay, and more to Dallas County’s gig workers. The community initiative is powered by Arete Health Shield in partnership with the Dallas Music Office.<\/p>\n \t D CEO and Dallas Innovates have expanded The Innovation Awards 2026 with more individual and company categories this year. Now is your chance to be part of the region\u2019s defining recognition for innovators.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/calendar-lukpedclub_istockphoto_weekly-calendar-811171674_1027x1027.jpg\")
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