What is the event focus?

Enabling the private sector to lead and support the transition to a nature-positive economy through investment and innovation.

Where and when is the event taking place?

At ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, UAE, during the IUCN Congress (October 10–11, 2025).

Why you should not miss it?

The IUCN Business Summit 2025 is your gateway to the evolving landscape of sustainable capitalism. It offers critical insight into how companies and financial institutions can meet regulatory and societal demands by embedding nature in core business practices

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business professional or business casual attire is appropriate.

IUCN Business Summit 2025

Name: IUCN Business Summit 2025
Start: 2025-10-10T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-11T17:00:00+00:00
Location: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

About this event

The IUCN Business Summit 2025, a core feature of the IUCN World Conservation Congress, will unite private sector leaders, financial institutions, policy influencers, and conservation stakeholders. The summit aims to accelerate the adoption of nature-positive business models and mainstream biodiversity into corporate and financial decision-making processes.

Key Highlights

Nature-Positive Finance: Focus on investment strategies that align capital flows with ecological sustainability.
Corporate Leadership: Hear from major CEOs and CSOs committed to integrating biodiversity into business strategy.
Innovation for Impact: Explore tools and technologies that help measure, report, and manage nature-related risks and opportunities.
Policy Alignment: Examine how business can support global biodiversity frameworks and policy coherence.

Who Should Attend?

C-suite executives (CEOs, CSOs, CFOs)
ESG and sustainability officers
Institutional investors and asset managers
Government officials shaping green finance policy
Conservation NGOs and consultants
Environmental data and technology providers
Global development banks and international lenders
Academic researchers in environmental economics

IUCN Business Summit 2025 was an Energy & Environment event that took place 10-11 Oct 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.