Getting to Zero Illinois Summit

The Summit welcomes policymakers, designers, building owners, systems manufacturers, and commercial real estate professionals to share best practices and collaborate on opportunities to scale zero energy and zero carbon projects in the region. 

Event Agenda:

• 11:30  Doors Open & Buffet Lunch Served 
• 12:00 | Welcoming Remarks & State of Net Zero
• 12:30 | Net Zero Strategies for Building Portfolios Speaker
• 12:45 | University Decarbonization Case Study Panel 
• 1:45 | Net Zero Case Study: Verification & Commissioning
• 2:15 | Collaborating Team Dynamics Speakers 
• 2:30 | Break 
• 2:45 | Decarbonization Group Activity 
• 3:15 | Diverse Business and Workforce Inclusion Speaker 
• 3:30 | Net Zero Case Study: Oak Park Community Recreation Center
• 4:30 | The Future of Net Zero Speaker 
• 4:45 | Closing Remarks

Emerald Awards & Limelight Celebration
After the Summit, join us for our Emerald Awards and Limelight Celebration—the largest annual gathering of green building and sustainability professionals of the year! 

Enjoy an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a grand prize raffle, and networking with friends and industry leaders as we recognize the latest achievements in green building design, technology, and innovation in Illinois.

Event Agenda

• 5:15 - 5:45 PM: Arrival and Gathering
• 5:45 - 6:15 PM: Emerald Awards Ceremony
• 6:15 - 8:30 PM: Limelight Reception