Agenda

We’ve got an exciting lineup planned—don’t miss out! Head over to view the full agenda and start mapping out your must-see sessions. Keep in mind, things are subject to change as we fine-tune the details, so be sure to check back for the latest updates!

*Please click on each session to learn about session speakers, description, and location!

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Electric Construction Equipment Demonstration Event10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
USGBC Local Government Leadership Summit WAITLIST1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Happy Hour Celebration at Rivian SOLD OUT5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Check-in + Coffee/Breakfast8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Where Land Meets Architecture: Understanding the Potential of Biogenic Carbon9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Pathways to Successful Portfolio-Level Decarbonization: Real-World Insights from Industry Leaders9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Advancing Health & Equity through Better Building Products9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Driving Water Efficiency Through Innovation: The Metropolitan Water District's ICP and its Impact on Diverse Sectors9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wildfire Recovery: Preparing Your Community for the Next One9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Collective Impact Series I9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Keynote: Dr. Ruth Thomas-Squance10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Innovation Caffeination: NZA Fast Pitches 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Regional Leaders Lounge Meet Up10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Collective Impact Series II11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Carbon Capture by Design: Turning Sites into Climate Solutions11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Safeguarding properties at Scale: Verifying Physical Climate Risk & Resilience Actions11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Building with Intention: Bioregional Solutions for Mitigation and Resilience11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Issues and Impediments to the All-Electrification of K-12 Schools (And How to Overcome Them)11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
The Climate Bind: Unlocking the Potential of Ultra-Low Carbon Concrete11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Networking + Lunch12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Luxury meets sustainability: Onsite water reuse at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, a Forbes 5-Star hotel12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Nature-based Solutions for Immediate Impact12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Fireside Chat with California State Senator Scott Wiener & Ben Stapleton12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Sensory Room: Supporting Neurodivergent Travelers at SFO12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Demonstrating CO₂ Heat Pumps: Scalable Solutions for Large Buildings and Commercial Cold Storage12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Performance Rebuild Programs12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Architecture for the Future of California12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Restoring California’s Forests: Sustainable Wood Use for Climate Resilience12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Helping Water Get Back Home12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Wood Products Materials Showcase1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Harnessing Soil Health to Increase Sustainability, Performance, and Profitability1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
California Green Building Awards 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Sonoma Clean Power's Grid Optimal, Zero Carbon Headquarters1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Beyond the Bale: Prefab Passive House Straw1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Building Excitement for Green Careers in Higher Education1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Resilient, Regenerative, Nature-based Design Solutions1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Embodied Carbon in the Building Enclosure1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Scaling Water & Energy Solutions: Lessons from LA2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Inclusive, Low Carbon Affordable Housing at the Civic Center2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sequestering Carbon, Agriculture, and Natural Resources2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cement & Concrete Ready Mix Materials Showcase2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Collective Impact Series III2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Strategic Decarbonization Planning and Action at Two Iconic SF Buildings2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rebuilding LA with Resilience3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
De-Pave Park3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Crucial Conversations: Talking to Clients About Decarbonization3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Building for Water Resilience: What California’s Conservation Framework Means for Green Builders3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Collective Impact Series IV3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Trellis Co-Working - A story of Equity, Resilience and the Journey to LEED3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
What exactly is Nature-based Solutions and why should we care?3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Afternoon Keynote: Rachelle Boucher4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Happy Hour + Bar + Quick Bites4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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