Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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The second evening of Earthx2026 is devoted to the leaders, institutions, and innovators actively shaping the future of the global economy and innovation.

The transition to a more sustainable world will require capital, execution, and leadership at scale—capable of moving markets, transforming industries, and delivering measurable outcomes in real time.

The evening is anchored by the presentation of the inaugural: Sylvia Earle Ocean Protectors Prize

Named for one of the most important voices in ocean exploration and advocacy, this prize honors exceptional leadership in protecting the planet’s most vital and least understood ecosystem. In recognizing Sylvia Earle, the evening pays tribute to a lifetime spent deepening humanity’s relationship with the sea—and fighting to preserve it.

It will also feature the presentation of the second annual 10 Brand Heroes Awards.

2026 Recipients: TBD (See nominees)

These awards recognizing companies using market leadership, supply chain influence, and innovation to advance a more circular and sustainable economy. Now in its second year, the EarthX Brand Hero initiative reflects a simple but powerful premise: consumer and reputational power can be applied positively, rewarding companies that align profitability with environmental stewardship, supply chain responsibility, and long-term value creation.

Through a curated program of music, recognition, and reflection, the evening invites guests to consider a defining question for this era of environmental leadership: Who is building the future—and what does real leadership look like when the stakes are global?

Investment & Innovation Leadership Award

2026 Recipient: TBD

The evening culminates with EarthX’s highest recognition for leadership at the intersection of capital, influence, and environmental progress. This award honors those who are helping mobilize investment, shape global narratives, and accelerate change at the scale this moment demands.

Featuring:

Dr. Sylvia Earle
Sylvia Earle is explorer in residence at the National Geographic Society, founder of Mission Blue/Sylvia Earle Alliance, founder of Deep Ocean Exploration and Research, advisory council chair for Harte Research Institute, and former chief scientist of NOAA. Author of more than 200 publications and leader of more than 100 expeditions with 7,000 hours underwater, Earle has more than 100 national and international honors. She is TIME magazine’s first Hero for the Planet, a Library of Congress Living Legend, and recipient of the Netherlands’ Order of the Golden Ark, UNEP Champion of the Earth, Glamour Magazine’s 2014 Woman of the Year, and Royal Geographic Society 2011 Patrons Medal, among others.

Ryan Berg — Musical Interlude
A breakout talent from The Voice, Ryan Berg is known for his rich, expressive vocals and dynamic stage presence. His performance brings a contemporary, soulful energy to the evening—offering a musical throughline that complements the night’s focus on leadership, ambition, and the future being built in real time.

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