Moderator David Marquis, left, leads a panel during North Texas Day at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. GSTX archive photo by Wendel Withrow.
On Monday, EarthX kicks off its annual EarthX2026 Congress of Conferences at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
Earthx2026 bills itself as a premier global environmental conference bringing together leaders from business, government, science, and media to drive forward practical solutions to the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Held in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole from April 20–22, the event focuses on innovation, policy, and cross-sector collaboration — covering topics from climate technology and energy to conservation and circular economy strategies. With a strong emphasis on real-world impact, EarthX 2026 serves as a platform for actionable dialogue and partnerships shaping a more sustainable future.
The three-day event begins and ends with special regional events held in conjunction with the conference geared to North Texans: The North Texas Climate Symposium will be held on Monday, April 20, and North Texas Day will be held on Wednesday, April 22.
While the EarthX conference is a ticketed event, the North Texas Climate Symposium and North Texas Day events are free.
CONGRESS OF CONFERENCES
The broader Earthx2026 conference invites attendees to explore the latest in energy breakthroughs, conservation strategies, sustainable finance, and climate innovation, all aimed at shaping a more resilient and sustainable future.
This year’s lineup of nationally known speakers includes:
• Ed Begley Jr., Actor and Environmentalist
• Rachelle Carson Begley, Actor and Environmentalist
• Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, Oceanographer
• Mariel Hemingway, Actor, Author, and Environmentalist
• Vicki Hollub, CEO, Occidental Petroleum
• Commander G. Mark Miller, Co-Founder, GMSO
• Margaret Trilli, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, ImpactAssets
• Richard Wiese, President, The Explorers Club
See a complete list of speakers and the sessions they'll be presenting.
NORTH TEXAS CLIMATE SYMPOSIUM
In conjunction with the three-day event, the City of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability will host its annual North Texas Climate Symposium on Monday April 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the same location.
This year’s North Texas symposium theme is “Climate Resilience,” focusing on the capacity of social, economic, and environmental systems to support mitigation and adaptation efforts. The event will examine how climate-related challenges in the City of Dallas and will discuss strategies to reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and improve quality of life through long-term outcomes.
The symposium is designed for a diverse audience, including community members, government officials, business leaders, academics, advocates, and anyone interested in advancing climate action and sustainability efforts within the City of Dallas.
NORTH TEXAS DAY
On Wednesday, April 22, North Texas Day will be held in conjunction with the EarthX Conferences at the Anatole. According to organizers, North Texas Day convenes leading regional environmental organizations, NGOs, government agencies, policymakers, and advocates to discuss regional issues..
The day includes workshops, panels and collaborative sessions and is free and open to the public.
Speakers include Kathryn Guerra, Chairwoman of Dallas Environmental Commission; author David Marquis; James McGuire, new director of the Nature Conservancy in Texas; Ian Seamans, Environment Texas; Susan Alvarez, director of environment and development at North Texas Council of Governments; and Julie Fineman, Constellations of Living Memorials.
See agenda and RSVP for North Texas Day.
See agenda and RSVP for The North Texas Climate Symposium.
See agenda and tickets for EarthX.
See agenda and RSVP to North Texas Climate Symposium.