Green Building Business Summit


Please note that this event is delivered in English only, no interpretation will be available.
DATE: February 26, 2026

DURATION: 4 hours
SESSION: 1:00pm – 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time
LOCATION: ARUP, 121 Bloor Street, Suite 900, Toronto, ON

Doors open at 12:30pm Eastern Standard Time

Event Highlights

As the commercial real estate sector faces rising investor expectations, regulatory pressures, and demands for climate aligned assets, industry leaders are seeking clear, practical pathways to future-ready building performance. This executive summit brings together owners, developers, investors, and portfolio decision makers for industry-led conversations about how decarbonization and resilience lead to measurable outcomes that drive value creation, reduce operational risk, and strengthen positioning in an increasingly competitive market. Participants will gain an understanding of how LEED v5's major evolution strategically aligns with capital market expectations and the shifting priorities of tenants and corporate occupiers. 

Through expert insights, case examples, and an exploration of key approaches, attendees will leave with a clear view of how LEED v5 can enable smarter investment planning, enhance asset resilience, and accelerate decarbonization strategies across diverse building types. 

Join us to inform your next generation of green building decisions - and to chart a path toward higher performing, future ready portfolios.

Learning Objectives

1) Integrate LEED v5 principles into investment planning and portfolio management decisions.
2) Identify practical approaches for decarbonization and resilience. 
3) Understand the strategic role for LEED v5.

Speakers

The 2026 Sustainable Finance Landscape Panel 
Julian Smith, Senior Vice President, Climate and Decarbonization - JLL 
Colin Guldimann, Senior Director, Sustainable Finance - RBC
Carla Heim, Lead, Sustainability - BDC
Melissa Menzies, Director, Sustainable Finance - Scotiabank
Moderator: Dan Beaudin-Hall, Market Development Advisor - CAGBC 


Decarbonization Panel 
Jenny McMinn, Partner, Communications and Impact - Windmill Developments
Karen Jalon, Vice President, Climate & Sustainability - Cadillac Fairview
Michael Guadagnoli, Vice President, Sustainable Performance - Ecovert
Moderator: Diana Mokhallati, Vice President Market Growth – CAGBC


From Standards to Strategy Panel
Kit Milnes, Vice President, Sustainability & Resilience - KingSett Capital 
Ridhima Nayyar, AVP, Sustainability - RioCan REIT 
Angela Adduci, Senior Advisor - BMO Climate Institute 
Hamoda Youssef, Director of Client Development - ClimateFirst
Olivia Pink, Head of Science and Solutions - ClimateFirst 
Moderator: Mike Williams, President - ClimateFirst


Workforce Update Panel
Laura McDonough, Associate Director of Knowledge Mobilization & Insights - Future Skills Centre (FSC)
David Photiadis, Senior Director - Delphi
Della Wang, Director, Responsible Investment - Fengate 
Mohammed Haque, Sustainability Manager - Mattamy Home
Moderator: Laurna Strikwerda, Director, Project Development & Research - CAGBC



                            Price

MEMBER

$100

NON-MEMBER

$150






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Register for this event by logging in below. If you need help registering please email us.
When
2/26/2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where
ARUP, 121 Bloor Street Suite 900 Toronto Ontario
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