Events

Tandem Global Conference 2025

Formerly the WHC Conservation Conference

June 3-4, Detroit

Business and nature for good

As a newly formed organization bringing together expertise and leadership in business and nature, Tandem Global is proud to continue the tradition of hosting the premier gathering for professionals driving private sector action for nature.

The Tandem Global Conference builds on the same great event you know and love—only better. Join us to discover innovative ways to advance nature on corporate lands, expand your network, and celebrate achievements at our dynamic awards presentations. This is the place where business and nature connect, collaborate, and create impact.

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Speakers

Meet the Presenters Shaping the Conversation

Umarfarooq Abdulwahab

ExxonMobil

Lynda Beach

Shell

Betsy Bethke

Georgia-Pacific

Vernon Burrows

BASF

Lis Castillo Nelis

Ramboll

Steve Edwards

South Pole

Brittni Engels

Ramboll

Karla Gonzalez

Vulcan Materials

Steven Gray

MSU

Jenni Harris

bp

Eunice Heath

CRH

Shara Herman

Steward Green

Carolyn Jewell

CRH

Gina Jordan

Enbridge

Chitkala Kalidas

Bayer

Jaime Kirsch

Bayer

Kelvin King

Alpha Drones USA

Kailey Miller

WM

Adriana Moraes

Eco+ Foundation

Alex Novarro

Trellis

Margaret O’Gorman

Tandem Global

Ronia Oisiovici

Solvay

Shawn Patterson

DTE Energy

David Patton

Trust for Public Land

Karin Perissinotto

CalPortland

Gary Petersen

Georgia-Pacific

Tina Phillips

Cornell Lab for Ornithology

Mike Piskur

Great Lakes St. Lawrence Trees Initiative

Art Puguh

Georgia-Pacific

Camilo Sanchez

Cemex

Ryan Sarsfield

Environmental Policy Innovation Center

Jolene Shiroma

GM

Kathryn Sommo

Roux

Sarah Tea

General Motors

Emilio Tenuta

Ecolab

Rhonda Theus

Canfield Consortium

Aoife Toomey

bp

Sinclair Vincent

Verra

Karen Westley

Shell

Jacque Williamson

Tandem Global

Anna Willingshofer

Tandem Global

Amanda Young

Toyota

Esmeralda Zamarron

DTE Foundation

Registration

Registration Includes Access To

Mainstage Keynotes

Learning Sessions

Networking Events

Tandem Global Awards Dinner

All scheduled meals, snacks and drinks

Registration Information Reasons to Attend PDF Justification Letter

2025 Tandem Global Awards

Recognizing excellence in corporate conservation

The Tandem Global Awards (formerly WHC Awards) recognize programs and projects that demonstrate excellence in corporate conservation. Recipients include both national and international companies across a variety of industry sectors.

View the 2025 Finalists

Spirit Award

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Partner with us as a Sponsor or Exhibitor

Interact with more than 400 conservation-minded professionals and decision-makers from corporations, non-profit organizations, federal agencies, civic groups and more. Benefit from exposure to a targeted audience, networking opportunities, and a show of support to the mission of Tandem Global.

View the Prospectus

Contact us to explore partnership options

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