Finance for the Future: Innovation Stories & Insights for Systems Change

The SC Johnson College of Business and the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability welcome global leaders in sustainable finance for a high-impact session spotlighting 2026 Finance for the Future Award winners. In collaboration with Accounting for Sustainability, this session will feature lightning talks and panel insights from leaders of organizations driving innovation in areas such as climate-smart infrastructure, nature-based solutions, inclusive finance, and ESG transformation. Cornell SC Johnson College Dean Andrew Karolyi and the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability Lead for Climate and Nature Finance Alan Martinez will serve as the event MCs. A pre-event with coffee and pastries, and post-panel coffee provide opportunities to network with those driving sustainability into financial decision-making. Join us! Agenda at a Glance Here's an overview of what's happening at the event! Monday, September 21, 2026 Coffee, Pastries & Networking 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Opening Remarks 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Lightning Talks: Innovation Stories from Finance for the Future Awardees 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Panel: The Challenges of Systems Change 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Closing & Attendee Networking 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM