HUB EVENT: Day 5: Urban Development
Over half of the global population now lives in cities, which are responsible for approximately 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As urban areas continue to grow, they must evolve to reduce their environmental impact and become more resilient to future challenges.
Join industry experts for an inspiring day focused on how cities across the globe are driving innovation, reducing carbon footprints, and planning for a more sustainable future.
Key topics for the day include:
Greening Construction Materials: Advancing sustainable building practices.
Smart Cities of the Future: Planning and designing urban areas that are efficient, connected, and climate-resilient.
Inter-City Collaboration: Building momentum and sharing solutions across urban centers.
Proven Urban Solutions: Strategies that address the biggest challenges facing cities today.
A Few (of the many) Confirmed Speakers:
William McDonough, Author of Cradle to Cradle
Peter Templeton, CEO of US Green Building Council
Illya Azaroff, Incoming Board Chair for the American Institute of Architects
Dan Tangherlini, Managing Director at Emerson Collective
Vanessa Bertelli, Executive Director at ElectrifyDC
Tom Skinner, CEO of RedBrick Partners
Since the venue has limited seating, tickets will be given through a lottery system. If you've been accepted to join us at this DC Climate Week's hub location, you will be notified by April 22nd.
Day 5 Agenda
9:30AM – 10:00AM | Registration & Networking
10:00AM – 10:20AM | Welcome
10:20AM – 10:40AM | Opening Keynote
10:45AM – 11:30AM | Regenerative Building: Mass Timber Spotlight
11:30AM – 11:45AM | Networking Coffee Break
10:45AM – 12:30PM | Smart City Planning
12:30PM – 1:30PM | Lunch
12:30PM – 1:55PM | DMV Startup Spotlight
1:55PM – 2:00PM | Afternoon Stretch Break
2:00PM – 2:45PM | Decarbonizing Our Buildings: The Right Stuff: Greening Construction Materials
2:45PM – 3:00PM | Coffee Break
3:00PM – 3:40PM | Lightning Round Talks: Case Studies From the Frontlines of Urban Development in DC
3:45PM – 4:15PM | Resilient Cities: Designing for Climate Shocks & Extreme Weather
4:15PM – 5:00PM | Closing Interactive Keynote
5:00PM – 5:20PM | Closing Ceremony
5:20PM | Closing Happy Hour Reception & Exhibition
The speakers and organizations participating during the DC Climate Week event do not represent the views of the event space hosts or DC Climate Week.