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.

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ISRC 2026: Registration now open!

Connect with Hoosier climate leaders for a day of networking and knowledge, listen to speakers and panels who are leading Indiana's sustainability journey, and identify opportunities to collaborate on shared climate resilience goals.

Registration is $90 for general admission and $25 for students and includes a full day of conference activities and buffet lunch. Space is limited; individuals are encouraged to reserve a seat well in advance of the event.

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 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

Add ISRC 2026 to your calendar

ISRC 2026 keynote speaker: Gina McCarthy

A national leader in climate change, the environment, and public health, McCarthy was the first White House National Climate Advisor and a former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. As head of the White House Climate Policy Office under President Biden, she led historic initiatives to accelerate clean energy investments, create new jobs, and position the United States as a global leader in climate action.

At ISRC, McCarthy will highlight the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the collective effort for a sustainable future as well as how universities, nonprofits, communities, and businesses can effectively work together to make a long-term impact.

2026 conference schedule

More conference schedule details will be added here as they become available.

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

Check back here closer to the event for details.

Ticket registration for ISRC 2026 is being collected through Whova, however, payment must be submitted through the IU Conference Revenue Collection Form.

Your registration is not complete and will not be retained until you submit payment. If payment is not submitted within 7 days of your registration submission, your registration will be removed.

ISRC attendees are encouraged to download the Whova app to make their own personalized agenda for the day, network with other attendees, and get notifications and announcements.

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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.

The Monroe Convention Center is currently undergoing an expansion, with construction necessitating lane closures and some sidewalk diversion on Walnut, College, and 3rd Street. See the Monroe County Capital Improvement Board's "movement of traffic" plans for details.

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.

Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington is offering a special rate ($119/night) for ISRC attendees before and after the conference. Make your reservation by Friday, Jan. 9 to secure the group rate.

Additional information about lodging in Bloomington is available at Visit Bloomington.

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