Drawdown Illinois Summit: Scaling Climate Solutions in the Built Environment

Join us for the first annual summit to scale carbon solutions in Illinois!

Drawdown Summit on September 24

In order to truly reduce carbon across the city, region and state, every building professional and every community must be engaged in the adoption of vetted carbon drawdown strategies and solutions. 

Through expert panels, discussions and action planning, this conference will engage the green building industry and community partners to advance and equitably scale the adoption of no-regrets strategies that not only reverse carbon pollution but strengthen the health and livability of our neighborhoods. 

This summit will feature keynote speaker, Paul Hawken. View the full program and meet all of our amazing speakers and panelists here!

Registration:
Ticket price options for the Drawdown Summit on Tuesday, September 24 only or combined pricing for Summit + a workshop options on September 25.  

• $75 Summit Only Early Bird Tickets (available thru 9/11)
  $100 Regular Price Tickets (available 9/12 - 9/20) 
  $125 Late Tickets (available 9/21 - 9/24)
  
  
• $130 Summit + Workshop Early Bird Tickets (available thru 9/11)
  $160 Regular Price Tickets (available 9/12 - 9/20)
  $190 Late Tickets (available 9/21 - 9/24)

Continuing Education: Self-report up to 6.0 continuing education hours toward maintaining your LEED professional credential. 

Learn more! Check out www.drawdownillinois.org for session descriptions, speaker information and sponsorship opportunities!

Thank you to our Drawdown Illinois Summit sponsors!

Workshop Options on September 25

1. TRUE Zero Waste Workshop
   September 25 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
   
   Workshop attendees will learn how their business or institution can advance its solid waste and recycling goals with fiscally responsible strategies. This workshop will present TRUE, a rigorous new standard which moves beyond others by focusing on how we operate our businesses, factories and institutions.
   Read the full workshop description here.
   
   
2. PHIUS+ Source Zero Workshop
   September 25 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
   
   PHIUS+ Source Zero provides a conservation first design methodology to net zero building with quality assurance throughout design and construction. It emphasizes utilizing passive building techniques to reduce both annual and peak energy consumption. This workshop will cover the evolution of passive building including principles and development of the standard.
   Read the full workshop description here. 
   
   
3. Mass Timber Construction & Mid-Rise Design Workshop
   September 25 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
   
   Workshop attendees will participate in back-to-back sessions exploring the technical details and best practices of building with wood. Part 1: Mass Timber Construction - Products, Performance and Design and Part 2: Mid-Rise Design - Opportunity and Implementation.
   Read the full workshop description here.