Events

Tandem Global Conference 2026

Presented by ExxonMobil

June 2-3, Austin

Business and nature for good

As the only international NGO focused exclusively on enabling private sector action for nature, Tandem Global has convened professionals working at the intersection of business and nature since 1990.

At the Tandem Global Conference, you’ll learn innovative ways to advance nature on corporate lands, network and make new contacts, and celebrate our successes at our lively Tandem Global Awards presentations.

With 700 WHC-Certified programs in 28 countries around the world, our collective reach can make a difference in our environmental and economical futures because, not only is nature our business, nature is everyone’s business.

Farooq Abdulwahab

Farooq Abdulwahab

EXXONMOBIL
Dr. Alison Anastasio

Dr. Alison Anastasio

RAMBOLL
Tara Bazille

Tara Bazille

EXXONMOBIL
Amy Beasley

Amy Beasley

DOW
Colin Benitt

Colin Benitt

STEWARD GREEN
Josiane Bonneau

Josiane Bonneau

FREEPORT-MCMORAN
Adam Butler

Adam Butler

BUTLER
Jorge Calderon

Jorge Calderon

THE EARTH LAB
Joni Carswell

Joni Carswell

TEXAN BY NATURE
Dr. Lis Castillo Nelis

Dr. Lis Castillo Nelis

RAMBOLL
Bill Cobb

Bill Cobb

FREEPORT-MCMORAN
Sara Copp Franz

Sara Copp Franz

RAMBOLL
Sherrell Cordas

Sherrell Cordas

WM
Krista De Cooke

Krista De Cooke

HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PARK
Ashley Fox

Ashley Fox

ONTARIO POWER GENERATION
Winifred Frick, PhD

Winifred Frick, PhD

BAT CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
Karla Gonzalez

Karla Gonzalez

VULCAN MATERIALS
Andy Grinstead

Andy Grinstead

POLLINATOR PARTNERSHIP
Jenni Harris

Jenni Harris

BP
Eunice Heath

Eunice Heath

CRH
Aime Hedblom

Aime Hedblom

ECOLAB
Carolyn Jewell

Carolyn Jewell

CRH
Dr. Richard Kline

Dr. Richard Kline

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, RIO GRANDE
Glenna Lee

Glenna Lee

FREEPORT-MCMORAN
Courtney Lohmann

Courtney Lohmann

IMPACT REBEL
Randy Mandel

Randy Mandel

CENTER FOR TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
AJ McDonald

AJ McDonald

W.R. GRACE & CO.
Justin McInnis

Justin McInnis

TEXSAR
Kailey Miller Davis

Kailey Miller Davis

WM
Josh Nelson

Josh Nelson

Wild Ones
Margaret O’Gorman

Margaret O’Gorman

TANDEM GLOBAL
Karin Perissinotto

Karin Perissinotto

CALPORTLAND
Dr. Sara Phelps

Dr. Sara Phelps

DUCKS UNLIMITED
Joseph Plappert

Joseph Plappert

TX PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPT.
Timothy Pylate

Timothy Pylate

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CTR.
Shay Ralls Roalson

Shay Ralls Roalson

AUSTIN WATER
Holly Robertson

Holly Robertson

AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY
Dan Rockefeller

Dan Rockefeller

RAMBOLL
Grace Saunders

Grace Saunders

TRINITY CONSULTANTS
Sarah Rountree Schlessinger

Sarah Rountree Schlessinger

TEXAS WATER FOUNDATION
Jeff Seibert

Jeff Seibert

GENERAL MOTORS
Jayme Shiarla

Jayme Shiarla

JAYME SHIARLA COACHING
Faith Soto

Faith Soto

FREEPORT-MCMORAN
Sheri Spivey

Sheri Spivey

CEMEX
Julie Stanford

Julie Stanford

eDNA EXPLORER
Emilia Stepinski

Emilia Stepinski

RAMBOLL
James Stewart

James Stewart

ASARCO
David Strelneck

David Strelneck

BEEODIVERSITY
Emilio Tenuta

Emilio Tenuta

ECOLAB
Nate Terra

Nate Terra

TOYOTA
Michaël van Custem

Michaël van Custem

BEEODIVERSITY
Ed Vanyo

Ed Vanyo

BASF
Rickie White

Rickie White

NATURESERVE
Anna Willingshofer

Anna Willingshofer

TANDEM GLOBAL
Sara Wittenberg

Sara Wittenberg

POLLINATOR PARTNERSHIP

2026 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

Thank you to our sponsors

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

Austin Energy, River Views, and Relaxed Luxury

Nestled on the shores of Lady Bird Lake across from downtown Austin proper, the Hyatt Regency Austin offers easy access to South Congress entertainment, Rainey Street nightlife and 6th Street bars and dining. Walk to the Congress Ave Bridge to see Austin’s famous bat migration spot, where over 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats congregate in a spectacular sunset show.