October 22, 2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sustainability B2B Matchmaker Event

Topic: The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Sustain SC invite you to join us for the Sustainability B2B Supplier Matchmaker Event, a pre-symposium activity. This unique event provides a platform for suppliers with a sustainability focus to connect directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 companies. Through a series of 15-minute, one-on-one meetings, suppliers will have the opportunity to showcase sustainable products and services to potential business partners.

Please note: Only suppliers with a sustainability focus are eligible to participate, All potential suppliers must pre-register and clearly indicate their sustainability area of focus, Registration does not guarantee a meeting; suppliers will be matched with OEMs and Tier 1 companies that have expressed interest in their specific offerings, Participating manufacturers will receive the complete supplier registration list in advance.

Registration closes October 3rd, and suppliers will be notified by email with final schedules no later than October 17th.

Location: Columbia, SC

October 22, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Business to Student Networking Event

Topic: Students and Businesses are invited to attend a Business to Student Networking (B2SN) Event on October 22 from 12pm-1:30pm in Columbia, SC. This pre-symposium event is an opportunity for students to connect with employers who value sustainability.

Participants: Businesses that want to connect with students interested in sustainability and students interested in connecting with companies that value sustainability.

*Lunch will be provided

Location: Columbia, SC

October 22, 2025

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Symposium Field Session: Farm Tour

Topic: Join us the day before Symposium, for a farm tour field session. Attend this tour to learn about sustainable farming and tour City Roots' farm. Tickets are $25. Simply add the tour to your Symposium ticket, under “add-ons” and purchase together. Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the state’s most innovative agricultural operations up close! Space is limited so this will sell out quickly.

Participants: Open to all

Location: Columbia, SC | City Roots Farm

October 22, 2025

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

SLI Networking Event

Topic: Join us on the rooftop at Hendrix in Columbia for an exclusive pre-symposium networking event. Together we welcome the fifth class of SLI Fellows and network with SLI alumni from all four classes.

Participants: SLI Alumni and SLI Class 5 Fellows

Location: Columbia, SC

October 23, 2025

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Sustain SC’s 4th Annual Sustainability Symposium

Topic: Sustain SC hosts a conference each Fall that brings stakeholders together at the intersection of commerce and conservation. The annual Sustain SC Symposium is open to the public to register for the event. We sell out each year, so be sure to get your tickets early!

Participants: Open to all

Location: Columbia, SC

December 9, 2025

Energy Roundtable 3: Rural Energy

Participants: Sustain SC members only

Location: Columbia, SC

*Save the date - registration and additional information coming soon!

December 9, 2025

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Sustain SC’s End of Year Event

Topic: Join us as we celebrate the end of an incredible year at Sustain SC! Meet us in the "Upstairz Lounge" at Pearlz Oyster Bar in Columbia, SC for an evening of appetizers, drinks and connection. Thank you to AFL for sponsoring this event!

Participants: Sustain SC members only

Location: Pearlz Oyster Bar | Columbia, SC