The annual Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit convenes leaders and experts from public and private organizations around the country to explore the latest in emerging technologies and share innovative strategies for energy efficiency, decarbonization, water, and waste reduction.
At Summit, special events and plenaries offer attendees additional avenues to learn from peers and technical experts about strategies and opportunities for accelerating decarbonization and efficiency. We are excited to have Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk at our opening plenary to share his thoughts on the path ahead.
Learn more about Summit special events below and explore the full agenda.
Tuesday, April 2
- WORKSHOPS | 1:00-3:00PM, 3:30-5:30PM: Take a deeper dive into specialized topics such as emissions reduction planning, energy management tools, green leasing, and more. Learn more.
- BUILDING TOURS | 1:00-3:00PM, 3:30-5:30PM: Get up close and personal with the efficiency and decarbonization efforts being made at various D.C.-area properties. Learn more.
Wednesday, April 3
- OPENING PLENARY | 12:00-1:45PM: Enjoy lunch followed by opening remarks from Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk followed by a conversation with Better Climate Challenge partners on the front lines of decarbonization. Learn more.
- SECTOR MEET-UPS | 9:00-10:30AM: Reconnect with friends old and new and learn about the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in your sector. Learn more.
- ASK-AN-EXPERT | 10:30-11:00AM; 3:30-4:00PM: Bring your questions to our subject matter experts, who will cover building envelopes, decarbonization roadmaps, waste reduction, water efficiency, and more.
Thursday, April 4
- POWER TO THE PLENARY: YOUR SUMMIT, YOUR VOTE | 9:00-10:15AM: This session is all about YOU! Join this plenary where you will help select the topics and questions that our national experts address. Learn more.
- ASK-AN-EXPERT | 12:00-12:30PM: Bring your questions to our subject matter experts, who will cover low carbon fuels, building decarbonization, advanced lighting, and more.
- NETWORKING LUNCH | 12:00-1:30PM: Enjoy a meal with industry peers and leaders, compare session notes, and get to know how others are approaching efficiency and decarbonization.
We look forward to seeing you at Summit! Explore the full session lineup here.
Learn more about the 2024 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, happening April 2-4 in Washington, D.C. on the Summit homepage.