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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.

Umarfarooq Abdulwahab

Umarfarooq Abdulwahab

ExxonMobil
Vernon Burrows

Vernon Burrows

BASF
Jorge Calderon

Jorge Calderon

The Earth Lab
Lis Castillo Nelis

Lis Castillo Nelis

Ramboll
Steve Edwards

Steve Edwards

South Pole
Brittni Engels

Brittni Engels

Ramboll
Steven Gray

Steven Gray

MSU
Eunice Heath

Eunice Heath

CRH
Shara Herman

Shara Herman

Steward Green
Carolyn Jewell

Carolyn Jewell

CRH
Gina Jordan

Gina Jordan

Enbridge
Chitkala Kalidas

Chitkala Kalidas

Bayer
Jaime Kirsch

Jaime Kirsch

Bayer
Kelvin King

Kelvin King

Alpha Drones USA
Alex Novarro

Alex Novarro

Trellis
Margaret O’Gorman

Margaret O’Gorman

Tandem Global
Ronia Oisiovici

Ronia Oisiovici

Solvay
Shawn Patterson

Shawn Patterson

DTE Energy
Karin Perissinotto

Karin Perissinotto

CalPortland
Mike Piskur

Mike Piskur

Great Lakes St. Lawrence Trees Initiative
Camilo Sanchez

Camilo Sanchez

Cemex
Ryan Sarsfield

Ryan Sarsfield

Environmental Policy Innovation Center
Kathryn Sommo

Kathryn Sommo

Roux
Sarah Tea

Sarah Tea

General Motors
Emilio Tenuta

Emilio Tenuta

Ecolab
Karen Westley

Karen Westley

Shell
Jacque Williamson

Jacque Williamson

Tandem Global
Anna Willingshofer

Anna Willingshofer

Tandem Global
Amanda Young

Amanda Young

Toyota
Esmeralda Zamarron

Esmeralda Zamarron

DTE Foundation

Mainstage Keynotes

Learning Sessions

Networking Events

Tandem Global Awards Dinner

All scheduled meals, snacks and drinks

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.

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.

Travel

A Historic Stay in Downtown Detroit

The Conference returns to the historic Westin Book Cadillac in the heart of downtown Detroit. Tandem Global has negotiated a special room rate for Conference attendees at 259 USD per night. This special rate expires May 12, 2025.

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