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Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 15, Sacramento, California
Event Description
Join us May 15th for the 2025 Forum where once again we will be highlighting strategies, best practices and technologies behind successful public sector facility projects.
The agenda for this event includes access to education sessions, live keynote, annual leadership awards presentations and to the sustainable products and services displays.
Keynote Presentation
Speakers:
David Hochschild,
Chair California Energy Commission.
Dr. Matt Rahn,
Executive Director, Wildfire Conservancy
Temecula City Council Member
Director, California State University San Marcos, Wildfire Science and Urban Interface Program.
8:30am to 9:30am | In-Person, in the Memorial Hall
Here from inspiring keynotes in the public sector to kick off the Forum!
Education Program
With guidance and direction from our advisory board, the concurrent sessions offer insights from the experts and practitioners at the leading edge of green progress, in fields ranging from transportation and energy to funding, architecture and green schools. To see the full list of potential topics, go to the education program page.
If you are interested in presenting please fill out and send in a session submission form: CLICK HERE.
Exhibits
Discover dozens of green products and services all in one place. Find out what’s new and get an intensive, hands-on education that’s not available anywhere else! To see who will be there, visit the sponsor and exhibitor profiles page.
Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the Forum? CLICK HERE
Leadership Awards Lunch
The annual Leadership Awards is a highlight of the Forum. Join us to celebrate outstanding public sector programs.
8:00 am
Forum Starts
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Exhibit Area Open for Continental Breakfast with Coffee/Tea and Networking
(Exhibit area open 8:00am to 4:30pm)
8:30 am – 9:45 am
Keynote Presentation and Featured Speakers
9:45 am – 10:30am
Networking and Coffee/Tea in the Exhibit Area
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Education Sessions
11:30 am – 1:30am
Networking and Coffee/Tea break in the Exhibit Area
Buffet Luncheon available in the Expo
Explore the Expo and new technologies on display, find out about green innovations.
Join the Green Expo Quest to win prizes at the end of the Forum!
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Leadership Awards Presentations
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Sustainable Buildings Working Group (SBWG)
Harrison Shepard Hall
(Closed Meeting)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Education Sessions
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Afternoon Snack Break | Networking
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Education Sessions
4:00 pm
Green Expo Quest winners announced!
4:15pm – 5:15pm
California State University, Sacramento Sustainability Tours
1. BAC Yard/ Garden Tour
2. Building Tour: Tschannen Science Building (LEED Gold) & The WELL Athletic Center (LEED Gold)
RSVP Required: SIGN UP HERE
First come first serve, limited capacity – Sign up now!
After the tour, we’d love for you to join us for drinks at Bike Dog Brewery, 1210 66th St, Sacramento, CA 95819 , just across the street—completely optional and pay-as-you-go!
Show your Badge to get $2 off beers!!
4:30 pm
Forum Conclusion
Exhibit Area Closed
Ian Velazquez, California Department of General Services, Associate Procurement Engineer.
Ramona Cardenas, California Department of General Services Assistant, Procurement Engineer.
Javier Perez, California Energy Commission, Efficiency Division Energy Commission Specialist.
Ian Merker, CannonDesign, Associate Vice President.
Enrique Rodriguez, CBSC, Associate Construction Analyst.
Nestor Mckenna, City of Los Angeles Assistant, Director of Building Maintenance.
Lorraine Moreno, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Sustainability Officer.
James Richmond, First Note Finance, inc. President.
Zoe Roberts, Glumac Senior, Energy Consultant.
Hafsa Burt, hb+a Architects, Principal.
Ashleigh Papakyriakou, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Energy Technology Researcher.
Dawn Bertolani, McCarthy, Sr. Business Development Manager.
Brian LaPask, Office of Public School Construction, Chief of Program Services.
Rebecca Kirk, Office of Public School Construction, Executive Officer.
Sage McLaughlin, REC Solar, Business Development.
Daniel Burgoyne, State of California, Department of General Services Sustainability, Manager.
Cameron Weist, Weist Law, Partner.
All Access Pass:
By January 31, 2025: $150
Before March 21, 2025: $225
After March 21, 2025: $275
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