The Future of Buildings: Heatmap in Boston
Join Heatmap in Boston on August 7!
America needs more housing — but it also needs to decarbonize housing. Join Heatmap News and leaders from across government and industry for an exclusive conversation about abundance, urbanism, and the future of building decarbonization in America.
Agenda
5:00pm: Doors Open
5:25pm: Welcome from Heatmap and Mintz
Nico Lauricella, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Heatmap News
Tom Burton, Chair, Energy & Sustainability Practice Group, Mintz
5:30pm: Leading Change: A Conversation with Senator Ed Markey
We'll sit down with Senator Ed Markey to discuss the nation’s urgent need to expand and decarbonize housing, the fallout from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on climate, and why strong policy leadership is essential for a sustainable and equitable future.
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts
Moderated by Robinson Meyer, Executive Editor, Heatmap News
5:50pm: Lightning Talk
6:00pm: Building Boston’s Future
City leaders will break down Boston’s ambitious approach to expanding housing access while making new developments carbon neutral through cutting-edge policies, building decarbonization, and innovation.
6:15pm: Industry Panel: Cleaning Up Construction
Industry leaders will explore how innovation is accelerating the decarbonization of buildings and construction materials. The conversation will highlight emerging solutions, market shifts, and the partnerships driving a more sustainable built environment.
Leah Ellis, CEO and Co-Founder, Sublime Systems
Johanna Wolfson, Co-Founder and General Partner, Azolla Ventures
Moderated by Emily Pontecorvo, Staff Writer, Heatmap News
More Speakers TBA
7:00pm: Networking & Happy Hour
Thank you to our host sponsor!
As Top 100 AmLaw ranked firm, Mintz has been at the forefront of the clean energy and sustainability industry for over 20 years, advising companies from startups to Fortune 100 leaders. Complementing Mintz’s legal services, ML Strategies leverages experience and connections gained on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch, in state government, and in the private sector to advocate for clients before federal and state policymakers, ensuring they stay ahead of regulatory shifts and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Together, Mintz and ML Strategies provide innovative and growing sustainable energy and infrastructure companies and their investors with the strategic guidance needed to accelerate and drive the energy transition forward. Learn more: https://www.mintz.com/.
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