April 16, 2013
Seas the Day: A Media Conversation on Ocean Issues, Hosted by Grist

With the world's oceans increasingly in the headlines, any writer worth his or her salt (water) needs to know a thing or two about the basics. Join Grist, Ocean Conservancy, and Climate Central from 1-2 p.m. EDT, April 16 2013, for a lively online Q&A on understanding ocean issues from acidification to zooplankton, fishing for scientific accuracy, and conveying it all to the public with a splash.

April 22, 2013 to April 24, 2013
Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) 2013

Organized by the World Ocean Council (WOC), the Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) is a unique global platform in Washington, DC, for the international ocean business community to advance leadership and collaboration in developing industry-driven solutions to ocean sustainability challenges. “Oceans 2050 – The Ocean Business Community and Sustainable Seas” is the theme for SOS 2013.

April 29, 2013 to April 30, 2013
Slow Money 4th National Gathering

This event features dozens of food entrepreneurs who are leading the way rebuilding local food systems around the country, along with many renowned thought leaders in agriculture, investing and philanthropy. Early bird rates available.

June 17, 2013 to June 19, 2013
Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum 2013

By bringing together experts from politics, business, finance, culture, academia, civil society and the media, the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum provides a unique, interdisciplinary platform for dialogue on the huge challenges facing the world economy. The theme of the 2013 forum will be "The Future of Growth — Economic Values and the Media."