USGBC Sector Roundtables

USGBC membership cuts across professions, sectors, and geographic markets. These roundtables will convenes diverse professionals from across the globe who are actively engaged in the development, design, construction, and operations of facilities in the Hospitality, Higher Education and Public sectors. This is an opportunity to engage around solutions best suited for these target sectors, and build membership value through peer exchange on-site at Greenbuild.

Greenbuild registration is not required and any attendees registered and attending the event will have access to a free Expo pass to join our industry on the expo floor for additional networking and educational opportunities.

Interested in sponsoring one of the sector roundtables? Please review the Greenbuild Experience sponsorship prospectus for more details.

A hospitality leadership roundtable at Greenbuild 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

8-9 AM ET

Join USGBC as we gather leaders from the hospitality sector to discuss building and operating standards. We will engage local projects and firms to provide perspective on how sustainability standards are communicated with hotel and entertainment venue guests to offer a learning experience and translate into brand loyalty.

We encourage you to attend if you are interested in understanding how USGBC tools and solutions can be used to develop guides, resources, and partnerships that support financial investment and long-term goals for building hotel owners, brands, and staff supporting this sector. We will be rolling up our sleeves to explore the possibilities around sustainable investment at an asset and portfolio level. Join us!

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

5-6 PM EST

Join USGBC for an exclusive roundtable discussion focused on understanding the unique sustainability challenges and opportunities facing higher education institutions. This interactive session will bring together experts from across the country to share insights, discuss best practices and explore how USGBC can better support your institution's goals.

Key Discussion Topics:

• Sustainability Goals: Understanding the priorities and challenges of higher education institutions in achieving their sustainability objectives.
• LEED Value Proposition: Defining how LEED can be a powerful tool for driving campus sustainability, from building certification to curriculum integration.
• Market Pressures and Funding Mechanisms: Examining the external factors influencing higher education sustainability initiatives and exploring innovative funding strategies.
• Decision-Making Structures: Understanding the internal processes and stakeholders involved in sustainability decisions within universities and colleges.
• USGBC Resources: Exploring the range of USGBC tools, programs, and resources available to support higher education institutions, including the Higher Ed Subscription Program.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and learn how USGBC can help your institution achieve its sustainability goals. See an outline on the Higher Education Sector Roundtable here for more details.

A local government leadership roundtable at Greenbuild 2024

Thursday, November 14, 2024
8-9 AM ET

USGBC will convene a local government leadership roundtable at Greenbuild 2024 aimed at expanding our LEED for Cities network and deepening engagement with local governments and practitioners on a range of green building and sustainable development issues. This event will provide a platform for USGBC to share recent updates while engaging local leaders in our organization’s diverse programs.

Consider attending if you are local government staff, including city and county planners, sustainability and resilience teams, building and facility managers, city/county managers, board and commission members, and elected officials; regional government agency staff; NGOs that work with cities and counties; consultants that engage with local governments; students and emerging professionals; USGBC members; and all others interested in learning more and contributing to our event.

See an outline on the Public Sector Roundtable here for more details.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, United States