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Green Builder Media's 2026 Sustainability Symposium: Systems Reckoning

Green Builder Media is thrilled to announce its 10th Annual Sustainability Symposium titled Systems Reckoning, a free virtual event scheduled for June 3-4, 2026. This symposium aims to spotlight pressing global issues, including housing affordability, climate risk, and insurance instability, and what these challenges reveal about current systemic weaknesses in our housing, energy, and economic infrastructures.

During the two-day event, industry leaders and experts will come together to engage in profound discussions and explore solutions crucial to shaping a sustainable future. With sessions running daily from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, attendees will gain valuable insights into how factors such as inflation and escalating climate risks are reshaping the very foundations of our living environments.

Keynote Speaker: Bill McKibben

A standout feature of this year's symposium will be the keynote address from renowned environmentalist Bill McKibben. As the founder of 350.org and Third Act, Bill brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. He will delve into the ongoing paradigm shift in our relationship with energy and discuss how the transition towards distributed, renewable, and electrified systems is not just technical but deeply cultural and economic.

Sara Gutterman, CEO of Green Builder Media, emphasizes the urgency of this discussion. "We can't solve today's challenges with outdated frameworks," she asserts. This symposium will challenge participants to rethink traditional concepts of value, risk, and performance, approaching these topics from a holistic systems perspective.

What to Expect from the Sessions

The symposium will feature a diverse lineup of sessions designed to address various aspects of sustainability:

• - June 3, 2026

- The Affordability Reckoning: Reframing the Solution with Sara Gutterman
- Power Shift: Rethinking Energy in a World at Risk by Bill McKibben
- Designing Demand presented by Lena Hansen, Chief Program Officer at RMI

• - June 4, 2026

- Resilience Is the New Affordability with Laura Sullivan from NPR Investigations
- Land, Capital, and the Long View: Rethinking Value from the Ground Up featuring Neal Collins and Tom Hoban
- New Rules and Risk Models: Fixing the Math by Andrew Winston, sustainability expert and author

This year's symposium is made possible through the generosity of valued partners such as Trane and Whirlpool.

Registration and Participation

To reserve your spot for this enlightening event, registration is completely free. Interested participants can click here to secure their virtual seats and prepare to engage in transformative discussions aimed at shaping a more sustainable future.

About Green Builder Media

Green Builder Media stands as North America's premier media outlet dedicated to green building and sustainable living. Through various publications, innovative data platforms, and impactful events, the company works tirelessly to provide meaningful insights that drive the evolution of efficient, resilient, and healthier homes and communities.

In a time when sustainability has become paramount, the 2026 Sustainability Symposium offers an unmissable opportunity to learn, network, and be part of the movement toward a more sustainable future. Don't miss out on the chance to participate in conversations that matter and contribute to creating a world that values sustainable practices.