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  5 Reasons to Attend SRI2025

  May 5, 2025 11:00 am

  The Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (SRI2025) is one of the largest sustainability events — and in 2025, it’s coming to the U.S. for the first time ever. From June 16–19, join thousands of scientists, policy leaders, innovators, and community advocates at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk to exchange bold ideas, form global partnerships, and build pathways to real-world solutions. 

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  How bold ideas at SRI2025 will inspire lifelong climate changemakers

  Apr 30, 2025 12:30 pm

  At SRI2025, participants will join sessions where bold ideas meet real-world action. They can learn about novel solutions-driven research, hear a variety of perspectives, engage with innovators and meet thought leaders and changemakers. Expect hands-on workshops, plus dynamic panels and talks. 

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  International leaders visit U of I System facilities in Americas Competitiveness Exchange tour

  Apr 28, 2025 3:45 pm

  Fifty top global and regional leaders from throughout the Western Hemisphere and partner nations will visit University of Illinois System facilities this week as part of the Americas Competitiveness Exchange, a program offered by the Organization of American States with the support of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. 

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  System, SRI2025 announce Chicago’s global sustainability conference partners, sponsors

  Apr 24, 2025 1:15 pm

  SRI2025 will host over 1,000 researchers, innovators, policymakers, funders and community leaders from more than 100 countries, united by a common goal of advancing actionable solutions for a just and sustainable future.

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  The climate clock is ticking. At SRI2025, we collaborate to hit reset.

  Apr 14, 2025 8:00 am

  Former White House climate advisor and professor emeritus at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Don Wuebbles previews the game-changing science and innovation driving the future of sustainability at SRI2025 this June.

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