Celebrating 20 years of connecting California’s public-sector leaders with sustainability solutions
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This year marks the 20-year anniversary of Green Technology, a momentous milestone that celebrates two decades of advancing sustainability, innovation, and collaboration across California.
We are bringing together our two flagship events for one unforgettable 20-year celebration for the California public sector; State, Local government, Schools, and Higher Education all in one place!
Over the past twenty years, Green Technology has brought together educators, facilities leaders, policymakers, and solution providers to accelerate progress toward healthier environments and more resilient communities. This year’s education sessions reflect the urgency and opportunity of our time—exploring critical topics such as decarbonization and embodied carbon, climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental literacy, electrification, electric vehicles, sustainable infrastructure, and transformative outdoor learning environments.
Attendees will gain insight into key regulatory updates including CALGreen and energy code changes, stormwater and water conservation efforts, while also learning about practical pathways forward through energy efficiency, resilience, zero net energy strategies, transportation electrification, recycled water systems, organic waste diversion under SB 1383, zero net carbon, and energy benchmarking programs, all of which are vital to the public sector of California.
Sessions will explore how sustainability can be integrated into the curriculum, how environmental literacy can bridge the gap between facilities and the classroom, and how schools can implement best practices both operationally and academically. Participants will also discover funding and grant opportunities available to support sustainability planning and project implementation for schools and higher education institutions.
None of this progress happens alone—Green Technology’s work is made possible by the incredible network of partners, collaborators, and innovators who share a commitment to advancing California’s green movement. Their expertise, support, and year-round engagement help turn ideas into action, ensuring that the next generation learns, grows, and thrives in environments designed for a more sustainable future.
All sessions will be live-streamed and/or recorded for those that have registered for the virtual option!
EDUCATION SESSION TOPICS
- Sustainability Planning for Schools & Higher Education
- CALGreen Code Updates
- Energy Code Updates
- Code Regulations
- Funding and Grant Opportunities for Schools & Higher Education
- Funding Opportunities and Sustainability Budget Management for Government
- Sustainability in the Curriculum and Student Engagement
- Environmental Literacy – Bridging the gap between facilities and the classroom
- Transformative Solutions for Outdoor Learning Environments
- Zero Net Carbon and/or Zero Net Energy for Major Renovations
- Energy Efficiency Solutions and Best practices
- Decarbonization and Embodied Carbon
- Best Practices for implementation of Sustainability initiatives within facilities
- Maintenance: Best Practices for Plans for maintenance and Operations; maintenance strategies; Preventative Maintenance
- Sustainable Infrastructure
- School Board Policy Sharing of Best Practices
- Climate change, Climate mitigation, climate adaption and literacy
- Organic Waste Recycling/ Waste Diversion – SB 1383
- Refrigerant Requirements Updates
- Stormwater permits, MS4 permits, School changes and/or best practices
- Energy Benchmarking Program solutions
- Global Warming: Materials and Manufactured Equipment, Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Resiliency
- Building Reuse Addressing Carbon Reduction
- Whole Building Lifecycle Analysis
- Indoor Air Quality
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Charging Combinations and Accessibility Requirements
- Fleet Electrification, Zero Emission Fleets, School Bus Electrification
- Demand Response, Building Controls and Automation
- Fire Prevention and Preparedness
- Historic Buildings: Sustainable Renovations and Best Practices
- Water Solutions: Rain recapture, conservation, containment, case studies, reuse, ground water recharge, Storm water solutions, Irrigation, greywater
We welcome all submissions at this culminating event.
Space is limited to the below:
September 15: Nine (9) 1-hour sessions
September 15: Six (6) 30-minute mini-sessions scheduled between 3:45pm to 4:50pm
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September 16: Fifteen (15) 1-hour sessions
September 16: Three (3) 30-minute mini-sessions scheduled for 4:00pm to 4:30pm
September 16: Three (3) Technology Showcase sponsored sessions
Session Submissions are Open!!
Deadline for submissions: June 1, 2026
