BLOOMINGTON— Registration is officially open for the 2026 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC), a premier event for Hoosier climate leaders focused on networking and knowledge-sharing across sectors.
The one-day conference will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington.
National Climate Leader Gina McCarthy to Keynote
Organizers have announced that Gina McCarthy, the first White House National Climate Advisor and a former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, will deliver the highly anticipated keynote address.
McCarthy, a national leader in climate change and public health, led historic initiatives under President Biden to accelerate clean energy investments and position the U.S. as a global leader in climate action. At ISRC 2026, she will discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for a sustainable future, focusing on how universities, nonprofits, communities, and businesses can effectively collaborate for long-term impact.
Hosted by Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute and the Indianapolis Airport Authority, the conference, tagged #ISRC2026, will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and feature a full day of speakers, panels, and cross-sector networking opportunities. Planned events also include a conference, an expo, and a networking happy hour.
Admission for the whole day of activities, which includes a buffet lunch, is priced as follows:
- General Admission: $90
- Students: $25
Attendees are encouraged to reserve their seats well in advance, as space is limited. Further details and the full conference schedule are available here. Register to attend here.
