Be Part of Sustainability Innovation Week!
Join us March 10–14 for Northeastern’s inaugural Sustainability Innovation Week, a university-wide event bringing together students, faculty, and industry leaders to drive change, spark ideas, and shape a more sustainable future.
The week features a keynote panel on AI and Sustainability, where experts in climate policy, AI-driven solutions, clean energy innovation, and climate risk modeling will explore how emerging technologies are transforming climate action.
Want to be part of the conversation? Attend the Sustainability Innovation Showcase on March 11 in the Curry Ballroom to connect with innovators, explore groundbreaking projects, and hear from experts tackling global sustainability challenges. Whether you’re looking to learn, network, or get inspired, this is your chance to engage with the ideas and people driving meaningful change.
Stay tuned for events happening across the global Northeastern network from March 10–14. If you’d like to host a Sustainability Innovation Week event, contact sustainability@northeastern.edu.
Explore the list of all Expo participants here!
Full Week Schedule
| Date & Time (ET/PT) | Location | Event Name | Link/Information |
|---|---|---|---|
March 10, 2025 ET: 11AM |
Virtual | Tackling Plastic Pollution | Register on Zoom |
March 10, 2025 ET: 1PM |
Virtual | Strengthening Local Climate Action Through Research Partnerships | Register on Zoom |
March 10, 2025 ET: 3PM - 4PM |
Virtual | Fossil-Fuel Free Buildings Coming to Northeastern University | Register on Zoom |
March 10, 2025 ET: 5:30PM |
EXP 203 Boston, MA |
Student Sustainability Committee Meeting | Join the March meeting to plan Earth Month, reflect on the year, and elect new co-chairs. All students welcome! |
March 10, 2025 ET: 9PM - 11PM |
Hybrid from Oakland, CA (see Eventbrite) |
Cultural Sustainability & BIPOC Community Activism | Register on Eventbrite |
March 11, 2025 ET: 11AM - 3PM |
Hybrid from Boston, MA (see Eventbrite) |
Sustainability Innovation Week Showcase | Opening Keynote and Panel Discussion: 11AM - 12:30PM ET Sustainable Campus Innovation Competition: 12:45PM - 1:30PM ET Sustainability Innovation Expo and Reception: 1:30PM - 3PM ET Register on Eventbrite |
March 11, 2025 ET: 12PM - 4PM |
Centennial Commons Boston, MA |
Reuse Box Truck Tiny House | Learn more |
March 12, 2025 ET: 2PM |
Virtual | Building Deconstruction at Northeastern | Register on Zoom |
March 13, 2025 ET: 2PM |
Virtual | Sustainability Innovation Through the Non-Profit Sector | Register on Zoom |
March 13, 2025 ET: 6PM |
Virtual | Climate Emotions Workshop | Register on Zoom |
March 14, 2025 ET: 12PM - 1PM |
Virtual | Small Sensors, Big Impact | Register on Zoom |
March 14, 2025 ET: 7PM - 9PM |
Campus Farm Oakland, CA |
Spring Farm Festival | Register |
Sustainable Campus Competition
Northeastern students have been hard at work developing innovative solutions to make our campuses smarter and more sustainable. Now, it’s time to see their ideas in action! Attend the Sustainable Campus Innovation Competition to hear the top pitches, learn about cutting-edge sustainability solutions, and help recognize the most promising idea with the potential to make a real impact.
Congratulations to this year’s finalists:
- BuddyMind: A Mental Health and Donation Support App
- E-Waste Recycling Hub: Smart Drop-Offs for a Sustainable Campus
- My Emissions Tracker (MET)
- SustainaBite: Reducing Food Waste in Northeastern Dinning Halls
- Sustainable Labs
Sustainability Innovation Week Expo
The Sustainability Innovation Week Expo will take place on Tuesday, March 11, in the Curry Student Center on the Boston campus. This interactive event will showcase the Northeastern community’s innovative approaches to advancing sustainable outcomes.
Submissions are now closed. Stay tuned for more information about selected attendees.