Welcome to the 2013 US SIF Conference, Finance for a Sustainable Future!

This event offers a unique opportunity to network with leaders of sustainable and responsible investing, to hear from leading investors, CEOs and policymakers, and to learn about new approaches, trends and policy developments in the field. The conference will attract representatives of investment management and advisory firms, research firms, financial planners and advisors, broker-dealers, community development institutions and asset owners such as pension funds and foundations, along with policymakers and corporate leaders.

Additionally, we will be offering several fee-based off-site activities on the morning of Tuesday, May 21, including a training on US SIF Foundation’s first professional education course.  Fundamentals of Sustainable and Responsible Investment, is primarily geared for financial advisors and other financial professionals and will provide a thorough overview of the practice of SRI. Off-site options also include an Architecture River Cruise, and a tour of the Plant, Chicago’s vertical farm and food business incubator.