Why Regenerative at NYC Climate Week 2026
NEW YORK, NY — Today, Why Regenerative, a leading host of regenerative agriculture events, announced its lineup for NYC Climate Week 2026. Last year, Why Regenerative hosted more than 700 attendees across four events, with 1,720 requests to attend and generating more than 100,000 social impressions. This year, Why Regenerative has expanded its footprint, hosting eight events over four days and bringing together leaders in regenerative agriculture, food, and finance.
2026 Schedule
Monday, September 21
Regenerative Market Lunch (11:00 AM – 1 PM, New!) - An invite-only lunch connecting retailers, brands, CPG investors, certifiers, and verifiers, featuring ingredients from Why Regenerative's brand partners. Exclusive to The Regenerative Market members and sponsors.
Regenerative Retail Forum (1:30 – 6:30 PM, New!) - 250+ attendees gather to align on retailer standards, certification and verification, CPG investment, and consumer demand.
Tuesday, September 22
Regenerative Systems Summit (10 AM – 3 PM, 2nd Annual) - Leaders across nature-based solutions, carbon, water, and biodiversity markets explore high-integrity standards and investment hurdles.
Ag Policy Summit (5 – 7:30 PM, New!) - Policymakers, farmers, and advocates discuss the Farm Bill, conservation incentives, and supply chain transparency.
Wednesday, September 23
Partnerships in Indigenous Agriculture (9 AM – 12:30 PM, New!) - A spotlight on Indigenous food systems and cross-sector partnerships, closing with a barter session.
State of Regenerative Agriculture (SORA) (1:30 – 6:30 PM, 3rd Annual) - Why Regenerative's flagship event, featuring keynotes, case studies, and a catered happy hour.
Thursday, September 24
Regenerative Textiles Forum (12 – 4 PM, 2nd Annual) - A look at regenerative cotton and textile supply chains, set against the backdrop of NYC's fashion ecosystem.
Funding Regenerative Food Systems (5:30 – 8:30 PM, New!) - An evening on diversified funding models, real asset investing, and philanthropy in regenerative agriculture.
Full schedule and registration details are available at whyregenerative.com/climate-week.
About Why Regenerative
Why Regenerative produces regenerative agriculture and food systems event series across the country, including RegenerativeNYC, Rhode to Regenerative, and RegenerativeExpo. Its network spans more than 15,000 regenerative enthusiasts, including investors, non-profits, corporates, universities, certifiers, CPGs, tech/MMRV providers, and retailers.
