The Bridge to Innovation, Sustainability, and Community Resilience.

Get Ready: 1,000+ Green Leaders Unite!

 

USGBC-CA's California Green Building Conference is the state’s premier gathering for sustainability leaders, innovators, and changemakers. More than 1,000 professionals from across industries, including architecture, design, engineering, construction, policy, education, and community leadership, come together under one roof for a dynamic day of networking, learning, and inspiration.

In one powerful day, you’ll explore bold ideas, discover breakthrough solutions, and make connections that drive real impact. Celebrate trailblazers at the Materials and Civic Leadership Awards and be part of the movement that’s empowering people, transforming places, and sustaining California.

 

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this movement. Stay tuned — more details are on the way!

Abstract Submissions are Now Open!

Imagine your work inspiring hundreds of architects, designers, and sustainability leaders to rethink how we build, connect, and create resilient communities. The California Green Building Conference 2026 is the stage for your vision.

We’re looking for forward-thinking sessions that challenge the status quo, spark meaningful conversations, and provide actionable insights that attendees can take back to their offices, projects, and communities. Whether it’s a case study, a deep dive session, or a table talk, your ideas can leave a lasting impact on how California—and the world—approaches green building.

Why Submit?

  • Share your innovative solutions and research with a passionate audience.

  • Connect with a network of like-minded professionals and potential collaborators.

  • Influence the future of sustainable building practices.

  • Gain recognition as a thought leader in the green building community.

The submission deadline is January 19, 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the next generation of sustainable design.

 

Our Audience

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Our audience represents a diverse cross-section of California green building professionals and advocates focused on improving the sustainability, resilience, equity, and health of the spaces we live, work, play and learn.

Voices of Experience: Testimonials From Our Past Exhibitors

 

 

California Product & Civic Leadership Awards

The nomination period for our Civic Leadership Awards and Product Awards has now closed. Join us at the conference to celebrate outstanding achievements in sustainability, green building, and innovative products that are making a difference.

Through our annual Product Awards, USGBC-CA honors products that have a significant impact on both policy and projects, transforming Southern California into a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable region for all.

Categories:

Material Impact Award: The Material Impact Award honors a building product or material presenting the biggest opportunity to move the market forward by reducing embodied carbon in buildings across California and beyond.

Market Transformation Award: The Market Transformation Award recognizes a product or solution that has significantly influenced the adoption of sustainable practices and transformed how the market approaches green building and sustainability.

Ripple Effect Award: The Ripple Effect Award honors a product, technology, initiative, or organization that catalyzes sustainable water management. By driving conservation, efficiency, capture, or reuse, this innovator is creating a far-reaching impact, helping to build a more resilient water future for California and beyond.

Submit Your Product

Categories

The Policy Leadership Award honors a municipality or agency that is leading the way in advancing green building and sustainability for California and beyond.

The Elected Official Award honors an elected official who is leading on sustainability for California and beyond.

Thank You To Our Annual Sponsors!

As a nonprofit organization, USGBC-CA relies on the generosity of supporters like you to continue advancing our mission. If you’ve found value in this event, please consider making a donation. Every contribution helps us create more opportunities, resources, and community connections.

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Thank you again for being a part of this important movement. We look forward to staying connected and seeing you at future events!