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

Monday, September 21, 2026
8:00 AM-11:30 AM ET

NYC Conference Center at Cornell ILR

570 Lexington Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Cornell University hosts Finance-for­-the-Future innovators for a morning of storytelling and insightful discussion.

Cornell SC Johnson College Dean Andrew Karolyi and 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
  • Networking - coffee & light breakfast
    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
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