The 13th Annual Net Zero Conference 2026

The 13th Annual Net Zero Conference 2026 is an in-person climate and built environment event taking place on 8 October 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, United States. Produced by Verdical Group, the conference brings together professionals working across climate, net zero, ESG, equity, carbon, resilience, architecture, engineering, construction, energy, technology, transportation, water, waste, and urban development. Since 2014, the event has welcomed attendees from 56 countries and 45 U.S. states.

Purpose and Objectives

The primary purpose of the conference is to convene climate and built environment professionals around practical approaches to decarbonisation and net zero development. It is designed to close knowledge gaps, share applied solutions, and connect people working on buildings, businesses, infrastructure, and communities. The programme also addresses wider issues including resilience, equity, health, materials, design, and environmental performance.

Key Activities

The event includes keynote presentations, educational sessions, an Expo Hall, the Trailblazer Awards, technology showcases, and structured networking. The 2026 programme also includes a Net Zero Accelerator Showcase, a Women in Net Zero Mixer, and an Expo Hall happy hour. Pre-conference activities on 7 October include the GBI Journey to Net Zero Learning Lab, a regenerative farm experience, morning yoga, and a welcome networking reception.

Significance

The conference is significant because it brings together sustainability professionals from multiple disciplines rather than focusing on a single technology or sector. Its long-running emphasis on decarbonising the built environment allows attendees to examine energy, embodied carbon, materials, design, transportation, resilience, and community outcomes together, while its international participation supports broader exchange of practical net zero approaches.

Expected Outcomes

Attendees can expect stronger technical understanding of net zero and decarbonisation strategies, greater exposure to climate technologies and professional practices, and new connections across the sustainability and built environment sectors. The conference is intended to support knowledge sharing, collaboration, project development, technology adoption, and practical implementation of lower-carbon and more resilient buildings and communities.

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