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.

Registration for ISRC 2026 is now closed

See key details about this year's conference:

ISRC 2026: Registration closed

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: Bloomington Convention Center, Bloomington, Indiana

When: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

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.

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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.

Download the Whova app

Whova app user guide

We strive to make ISRC as inclusive as possible. If you have any accessibility needs or would like support with accommodations, please contact Julie McLenachen at jmclenac@iu.edu.

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 Bloomington Convention Center. Bloomington Transit provides local bus service. The Bloomington 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 Bloomington Convention Center. Paid covered parking is available northeast of the convention center at the Fourth Street Garage (105 W. 4th St.). ERI will not be providing parking validation for ISRC participants.

The Bloomington Convention Center is currently undergoing an expansion, with construction necessitating closure of College Ave. south of Third Street.

Detour directions for parking at the Convention Center are as follows:

When traveling south on College Ave.

  • Turn right onto Third Street (yellow arrows on map). Then turn left at the next light (Madison Street).
  • On the left there will be a single car entrance that will be marked with a sign. Turn left into the overflow parking lot (purple arrows on map). You are welcome to park there or continue east through the lot carefully passing over the pedestrian B-Line Trail.

When traveling east on Second Street

  • Turn left onto Madison (blue arrows on map), then turn right into the overflow parking lot (purple arrows on map).
  • The main parking lot is highlighted on this map in green.
detour road map

Check-in will be held in the Bloomington 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.

All-day beverages

Beverage stations offering water, hot tea, coffee, and chai will be available for the duration of the conference.

Lunch

A buffet-style soup and salad bar will be offered for lunch, including rolls and dessert. See menu:

Soups (both vegan): Butternut squash chili and tomato basil

Salad and toppings: Mixed greens with spinach, sweet potato, marinated beets, black beans, diced egg, crumbled feta

Salad dressings: Honey lime, balsamic vinaigrette

Side: Rolls

Desserts: Mini cookies (chocolate chip, sugar sprinkle, oatmeal raisin), coconut macaroons, mini brownies, gluten-free vegan chocolate brownies, mini dessert bars (lemon, turtle, carrot cake), gluten-free raspberry sheet bars

Beverages: Water, coffee, iced tea

Networking happy hour

Beer, wine, soda, and sparkling water will be available during the networking happy hour, with attendees receiving one free drink ticket. Chips and salsa and pretzels will also be available during this reception.

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.

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)

Past conference highlights