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Briefing Session for Participation Opportunities at the Sustainable Buildings & Construction Summit 2026
| 9 AM CET (EMEA & APAC) & 3 PM CET / 10 AM EST (Americas)

Overview

In October 2025, we hosted two participation briefings to introduce organisations to opportunities for engaging with the Sustainable Buildings & Construction Summit 2026. These sessions focused on our Call for Implementation Projects, with particular emphasis on projects from the Global South.

Selected projects will be showcased at the Summit, with access to speaking opportunities, dedicated meeting spaces, and networking with global leaders and EPFL academics.

 

Learn more about the Sustainable Buildings and Construction Summit 2026 here: sustainable-construction.org/ 

 

Watch the Recordings

Both sessions covered identical content. You can watch the recording from either session below:

Session Times:

  • Session 1 (Morning): 9:00 AM CET - For EMEA & Asia-Pacific
  • Session 2 (Afternoon): 3:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM EST - For the Americas

Session 1 Recording (Morning)

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Session 2 Recording (Afternoon)

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What Was Covered

The briefing session covered the following topics:

Summit Programme Overview

  • Three-day event structure (20-22 April 2026)
  • High-level plenaries and interactive workshops
  • Breakthrough meetings and networking opportunities

Call for Implementation Projects

  • How to showcase your project at the Summit
  • Eligibility criteria and selection process
  • Benefits of participation
  • Submission guidelines and timeline

Participation Benefits

Selected projects receive:

  • Speaking opportunities about your work
  • Dedicated meeting rooms for your teams
  • Networking access with GlobalABC community and EPFL academics
  • Exchange opportunities with global construction practionners
  • Visibility on the international stage

Workshop Opportunities

  • Overview of thematic workshops
  • How to lead or co-create workshop sessions
  • Collaborative formats and interactive elements

Sponsorship & Partnership Options

  • Gold Partner packages
  • Customised sponsorship opportunities
  • Knowledge partnerships
  • Media partnerships

 

Learn more about the Sustainable Buildings and Construction Summit 2026 here: sustainable-construction.org/ 

 

Presentation Slides

View the presentation slides of the webinar below:

 

Topics:
Adaptation/Resilience
Appliances and Systems
Building operations
Circularity
Clean Energy
Embodied carbon
Existing buildings
Financing
Materials
New buildings
Urban planning