Greenbuild 2026 Summit
Strategic Decarbonization: Regulatory Drivers, Tools, and Real‑World Execution
A technical deep-dive into practical pathways to address one of the most significant challenges in the existing buildings sector: decarbonizing buildings over time.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Javits Center
Strategic decarbonization designed for today
This full-day summit will immerse attendees in the emerging world of strategic decarbonization. Participants will explore practical pathways to address one of the most significant challenges in the existing buildings sector: decarbonizing buildings over time. The summit will provide insight into current and emerging best practices, tools (including LEED V5), regulatory drivers (including NYC’s Local Law 97), engineering and architectural approaches, and real-world case studies across a range of project complexities.
Designed from the practitioner's perspective, the summit will equip attendees with a foundational understanding of strategic decarbonization planning, including how to navigate uncertainty, evaluate multiple pathways, leverage available market tools, and build a compelling business case for decarbonization. Participants will leave prepared to contribute directly to meaningful, scalable decarbonization solutions that will shape the future of the built environment.
Summit learning objectives
- Understanding the principles of strategic decarbonization planning to include current and emerging market conditions.
- How to apply strategic decarbonization methodologies, tools, and scenario-based approaches in a real-world context to identify viable pathways and implementation opportunities.
- What different practitioner roles and perspectives look like within the context of strategic decarbonization and how interdisciplinary collaboration drives successful decarbonization outcomes.
- How to develop and communicate a compelling business case for decarbonization by integrating capital planning considerations, co-benefits, and long-term asset performance goals.
What to expect
CE-accredited sessions
Greenbuild's Summit Working Group has programmed an in-depth session to give attendees an inside look at how innovative building materials can help us solve and mitigate climate disasters. This all-day Summit will allow attendees to dive into use cases implementing healthy design principles, the benefits on occupant wellness, and how these strategies can benefit building projects.
Continuing education credits are available for Greenbuild's in-person summits.
Who will you hear from?
Our summit speakers bring their expertise, specialized knowledge and experience to the room for a focused learning experience like no other.
With CEOs, CIOs, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Partners and various other sustainability leaders taking to the stage, you couldn't be in better company.
Who will you meet?
Greenbuild features a cutting-edge community of global green building professionals looking to improve sustainability, resilience, equity, health and wellness in the spaces we live, work, play and learn. Take a look at who you'll meet at a Greenbuild summit.
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Secure your spot
Greenbuild's Summits offer a technical, hands-on course where you can work directly with experts and peers on critical topics impacting our industry.
Summits included in Conference and Student Passes
Summit Working Group members
The Greenbuild Summit Working Group consists of green building experts that advises our conference and program team on all aspects of our 2026 Summits, ensuring Greenbuild is at the forefront of the industry.
- Lane Burt, Managing Principal, Ember Strategies
- Kat Wagenschutz, Director, Technical Solutions, USGBC
- Heather Payson, Vice President, Technical Product Development, USGBC
Summit sponsorship available
Guarantee that the green building industry identifies you as a partner by sponsoring one of Greenbuild's Summits or Workshops taking place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City.
Eric Peterson
Sponsorship Opportunities
202.256.0939
eric.peterson@informa.com