AI & Sustainability: Opportunity, Risk and What Comes Next
AI is rapidly changing how businesses analyse information, make decisions and communicate sustainability. But alongside the opportunity come increasingly important questions around credibility, evidence, governance, risk and trust.
On Tuesday, 22 September 2026, during Climate Week NYC, we will bring together twenty senior sustainability and communications leaders for a relaxed dinner.
Together, we’ll explore the opportunities and challenges AI brings to sustainability, how it is shaping the future of the sector, and what leaders need to be thinking about as its role continues to evolve.
There will be no panel, no presentations, no press and no sponsors. Just a small group exchanging perspectives, challenging assumptions and having an honest conversation over good food.
Experience the atmosphere – browse photos from our previous events
PREVIOUS attendees’ testimonials:
“I absolutely loved today’s gathering, Helen. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to join. So inspiring and nourishing in equal measure. And all made possible by you and your great team. ✨”
Rachel Boland, Head of Sustainability, Next 15 Group plc
“Thank you Helen Neal for such a wonderful lunch event. It came at a perfect time for me! Filled me with inspiration. I met some incredible women and came away feeling so positive. Thank you so much for organising!”
Oriele Frank, Co-Founder, ELEMIS
“What a fab gathering of women leaders in sustainability! The evening was inspiring, educational and great for making new friends. I would love to see this event expand beyond an annual one! Thank you so much Helen and team!”
Eileen Wong, Innovation Consultant for Toyota North America
“Thanks for hosting us Helen. It was great to meet you and some other fellow women working in climate and sustainability and I look forward to staying in touch.”
Aleksandra Barnes, Director, Sustainability Comms & Reporting, Brunswick
“What a great evening Helen! Can’t wait for the next one! A real sisterhood for system change!”
Lara Tyrrell, Partner, Xynteo
“Hi Helen, Thank you so much for organising such a lovely lunch. I really enjoyed it and came away feeling genuinely uplifted by both the conversations and the inspiring group of women you brought together.”
Julia Leask, Fractional CFO, Leask Advisory Solutions
“Hey Helen, Thank you so much. Always great to connect with like minded people. And the location was very nice.”
Maria Anastase, Board director, Charity Bank
“What a lovely evening and it was inspirational listening to some of the women’s stories and journeys so far. Thank you for having me there and hosting Helen Neal.”
Saloni Sanghrajk, Chief Financial Officer, MEE: My Eco Energy
“It was nice, thank you for organising!”
Andrea Fernandez, Managing Director, Climate Finance, C40 Cities
“Hi Helen, lovely to meet you too and all the other fabulous ladies doing some really meaningful and interesting work! Look forward to catching up virtually”
Julia Jones, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Comms, Nestle
“Hi Helen! Thank you so much for hosting such a brilliant event - from the venue and food to inviting really lovely women and setting the right tone for meaningful conversations, you facilitated a really comfortable and open atmosphere, so thank you!”
Dominique Santini, Chief of Staff, The Impactors
“It was a wonderful opportunity to network with some amazing women. Thank you Helen Neal for hosting a lovely lunch.”
Mandy Simmons, International Events Director, Climate Group
“Great to meet everyone and have some really inspiring conversations, thanks for a wonderful event as always Helen Neal!”
Agnès Sadler, Senior Policy Advisor - Responsible Business, Department for Business and Trade