The Environmental Law Institute's (ELI) 2026 Firestone Policy Forum and Annual Environmental Award Dinner bring together leaders from the environmental, legal, business, government, nonprofit, academic, scientific, philanthropic, and corporate sectors for an afternoon and evening of thought leadership, networking, and recognition. The program begins with the Firestone Policy Forum, Driving Environmental Progress Through the Intersection of Science, Philanthropy and Business, which will explore how collaboration across sectors can advance innovative technologies, effective policies, and lasting environmental impact. The evening continues with ELI's Annual Environmental Award Dinner, which will honor Julie Packard, internationally recognized ocean conservation leader and longtime executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, for her extraordinary contributions to conservation, science, and environmental stewardship. Attendees will have opportunities to engage with colleagues and leaders from across the environmental community during the reception, dinner, and award presentation.
Event Schedule:
- Firestone Policy Forum: 3:30 p.m.(Open to the public at no cost; tickets must be reserved.)
- Registration: 5:00 p.m.
- Welcome Reception: 5:30 p.m.
- Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
- Award Ceremony: 7:30 p.m.