Greenbuild has officially announced the theme for its 2026 event: Invest for Impact, a forward-looking call to action highlighting the power of sustainable investment, innovative design, and responsible development to drive meaningful change across the built environment.

As part of this initiative, Greenbuild is now accepting education session proposals from industry experts eager to share knowledge, research, and real-world strategies that support a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable future. This is a unique opportunity for professionals to influence the global green building conversation while aligning their expertise with one of the industry’s most timely and transformative themes.

Who Should Apply

Greenbuild welcomes submissions from thought leaders and practitioners across disciplines, including:

• Green building and sustainability

• Architecture and design

• Construction and engineering

• Health and wellness in the built environment

• Urban planning and community development

• Building performance and innovation

Where Your Session Could Appear

Selected presentations may be featured as:

• A pre-show Summit session, or

• An official education session at Greenbuild 2026

With expanded programming opportunities, there are now more ways than ever for professionals to showcase their expertise, contribute to industry advancement, and connect with peers and influencers shaping the future of sustainable development.

Theme Focus: Invest for Impact

The 2026 theme encourages proposals that explore how financial, environmental, and social investments in green building can deliver measurable outcomes — from performance and resilience to human well-being and community benefit. Creative, forward-thinking interpretations of the theme are strongly encouraged.

Submission Deadline

All session proposals must be completed and submitted by: Friday, February 13, 2026