Climate Week NYC 2026 is where strategy meets implementation. Business leaders are under pressure to deliver sustainability outcomes that support growth, competitiveness, resilience and access to capital in an increasingly complex and volatile environment.
In 2026, we will bring together senior executives from business, finance, technology and policy to explore opportunities for collaboration, bring solutions to scale and demonstrate business value in practice.
Across the week, we are pleased to offer our members and partners a targeted list of engagement opportunities structured around key levers of transformation. Through strategic dialogue with peers and partners, participants will gain actionable insights to help guide leadership decisions in a rapidly evolving business environment.
Why attend?
The program is aimed to equip members with the insights, partnerships, and confidence to act faster and with greater impact. Because the next phase of the sustainability agenda will be defined by the ability to implement, scale, and deliver measurable business value.
Key engagement moments
Council Dinner Sunday, 20 September | 18:15–21:30 | Council Members only
WBCSD’s Climate Week NYC engagement will begin with our landmark Council Dinner, hosted by our members Deloitte Global and Siemens. Featuring an exclusive performance from the Tony Award-nominated musical Two Strangers, the evening will explore how business leaders can tell the story of sustainable transformation in ways that can unlock investment, accelerate market adoption, and create lasting value. The experience will conclude with an intimate networking dinner.
WBCSD Americas Meeting | Monday 21 September | 13:00 – 18:00 | Members only
Hosted by our member EY, the Americas Meeting will set the stage for an impactful engagement at Climate Week NYC. The program will focus on a central leadership challenge: turning sustainability, resilience, and technological transformation into competitive advantage. Through discussions on capital allocation, resilient value chains, and the transformative impact of AI, participants will explore strategies to strengthen business performance, manage risk, and unlock new opportunities for growth in a rapidly changing business environment.
WBCSD Liaison Delegate Dinner | 23 September | 18:00 – 21:00 | Liaison Delegates only
This exclusive networking dinner will bring together our Liaison Delegate community to connect with peers and exchange insights in a convivial setting to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping sustainable business.
Other engagements throughout the week | from Tuesday 22 September
Across the week, we will host a series of additional sessions designed to provide members with access to strategic high-level dialogues relevant for Boards, use cases, practical tools and peer learning opportunities while strengthening collaboration across our network.
You can access our full NYC program at the link below. For more information about our engagement at Climate Week NYC contact us at events@wbcsd.org.