Earth District and Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)’s Partners in Project Green program are proud to present a collaborative event: “Decarbonizing Buildings: What is Holding Us Back?”.
This event will bring together academic and industry leaders and innovators to tackle the biggest challenges in building decarbonization. Together, we’ll explore cutting-edge solutions across design, construction, and operations, forging key partnerships to drive sustainable change. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of sustainable buildings!
Event Details
Date: Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Location: 8/F, Centennial College Event Centre, 937 Progress Ave, Toronto, ON
Agenda
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration & Networking
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
- Andrew Petrou, Associate Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives and External Relations, Centennial College
- Darryl Gray, Director, Education & Training, TRCA
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Keynote Address
- Leith Moore, Founder and Principal, Assembly Corp.
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Icebreaker
Get to know the people in the room through a fun activity.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rotating Workshop Activities
Walk through barriers and solutions to decarbonizing buildings in facilitated conversations about design, construction and operations.
12:00 PM – 12:20 PM
Summary
A quick recap of the key points identified by each group in their discussions.
12:20 PM – 12:30 PM
Closing Remarks
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch and networking
This an invite-only event. A registration link will be sent separately to invitees. For additional information or questions, please contact us at ppg@trca.ca.
