Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference

Connecting Hoosier climate leaders

The Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC) connects Hoosier climate leaders to the knowledge, tools, and resources that can accelerate climate action and resilience efforts in Indiana.

The conference brings together sustainability professionals, scholars, and climate advocates from across the state to enhance cross-sector collaboration, share best practices, and strengthen Indiana's climate and resilience network.

Held annually, ISRC is hosted by the IU Environmental Resilience Institute with support from the McKinney Family Foundation.

Save the date: ISRC 2026

The 2026 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference is set for Friday, Feb. 6 at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington.

What: One-day gathering of sustainability and resilience champions from government, higher education, nonprofit, and corporate organizations.

Where: Monroe Convention Center, Bloomington, Indiana

When: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, February 6th, 2026

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Submit an #ISRC2026 breakout session proposal

The IU Environmental Resilience Institute is accepting breakout session proposals for #ISRC2026. The conference hosts sustainability professionals, scholars, and climate advocates from across the state to enhance cross-sector collaboration, share best practices, and strengthen Indiana's climate and resilience network.

We encourage proposals focused on skills, knowledge, and initiatives directly relevant to Hoosier climate leaders. Proposals are being accepted through Friday, Aug. 29.

Propose a session

Past conference highlights

Resilience in action

In February 2025, attendees at the annual Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference were asked to respond to the prompt, “One thing I’m doing to advance resilience is…”

More than 100 individuals participated, writing down an action they were taking to advance sustainability and resilience in their community and beyond.

Check out the #ISRC2025 Action Map to view responses arranged by category and location.

Explore the map

ISRC supporters

Presenting supporter ($35,000)

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Platinum supporter ($10,000)

Gold supporter ($5,000)

Silver supporters ($2,500)

Bronze supporters ($1,000)

Nonprofit supporters ($250)

Registered for ISRC? Here's what you need to know

Check back here closer to the event for details.

If you’re coming from out of town, we encourage you to connect with colleagues in your area to carpool to ISRC. GO Express Travel offers an affordable shuttle service from various Indianapolis locations to the Hilton Garden Inn, which is a short walk down the street from the Monroe Convention Center. Bloomington Transit provides local bus service. The Monroe Convention Center is located on the B-Line Trail, a multi-use path running north-south through the heart of Bloomington.

Free parking for cars and bikes is available in the lot at the Monroe Convention Center.

Check-in will be held in the Monroe Convention Center lobby just inside the building's main entrance. Attendees must be registered in advance of the event. There will be no same-day registration.

Check back here closer to the event for details.

Information about lodging in Bloomington is available at Visit Bloomington.

Bloomington offers a wealth of activities and dining experiences. Check out the Visit Bloomington to see what's happening during your visit.