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    Green California Summit, September 15-16, Pasadena, California

  • 15 September 2026 To 16 September 2026
  • Start time : 08:00 AM
  • End time : 07:00 PM
  • Event Host : Green Technology
  • Event Location : Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
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Event Description

We are bringing together our two flagship events (Sustainable Facilities Forum and the Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit) for ONE unforgettable 20-year celebration for the Public Sector; State, Local Government, Architects and Engineers, Schools, and Higher Education all in one place at one time! 

The Green California Summit

 

The Summit will encompass two amazing days! September 15th will feature a special kick-off lunch acknowledging work done throughout the state, immersive sessions, and will conclude with the Welcome Reception.

September 16th will start with the Opening Keynote and continental breakfast, the Ribbon Cutting and doors opening of the expanded Green Expo filled with exhibitors. Education sessions and technology showcase sessions will be hosted throughout the day, culminated in our not to be missed 20th Anniversary Gala open to all attendees.

You will find the same great content you have come to expect at our events and new never before herd and seen content that is relevant and timely to your field at our 20th Anniversary Summit including:

CALGreen & Energy Code Changes.

Fleet Electrification & EV Infrastructure.

Zero Net Energy Strategies & Energy Benchmarking Programs.

Funding for K-14, Higher Education and Public Sector Projects

Outdoor Learning Environments & Environmental Literacy.

FMOT Best Practices.

State and Local Government Sustainability Efforts.

Resiliency & Renewable Energy.

Water Recycling, Conservation, & Stormwater permits

Organic Waste Recycling and more!

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • Green Technology
  • Agenda
    • September 15, 2026
      Attendee Check-In: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
      General Session Lunch: 12:00pm – 1:15pm
      Ballrooms D&E
      Concurrent Education Sessions:
      1:15pm – 2:15pm
      2:30pm – 3:30pm
      3:45pm – 4:45pm
      Concurrent Mini Sessions:
      3:45pm – 4:15pm
      4:20pm – 4:50pm
      Welcome Reception: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
      In the Foyer

      September 16, 2026
      Opening Keynote Presentation & Continental Breakfast: 8:30am – 10:00am
      Ballrooms D&E

      20-Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting: 10:00am
      (Immediately following the keynote)

      Green Expo: 10:00am – 5:00pm

      Student Workshop & Green Solutions Tour: TBD

      *Match-Making (BVL) Hours:
      10:15am – 12:00pm
      1:30pm – 4:30pm

      Concurrent Education Sessions: 11:00 am – 12:00pm

      Technology Showcase: 11:00am – 12:00pm
      (Open to all attendees)

      Networking Lunch:12:00pm – 1:15pm
      Quick pick up in the Green Expo
      (Seating available in multiple locations)
      Concessions are available for Free attendees

      Concurrent Education Sessions: 1:15pm – 2:15pm

      Technology Showcase: 1:30pm – 2:15pm
      (Open to all attendees)

      Coffee & Snack Networking Break: 2:15pm – 2:45pm
      In the Green Expo

      Concurrent Education Sessions: 2:45pm – 3:45pm

      Technology Showcase: 2:45pm – 3:45pm
      (Open to all attendees)

      Mini Sessions: 4:00pm – 4:30pm

      Pick up your commemorative 20-year anniversary items in the lounge:
      4:00pm – 5:00pm
      Only available in the Green Expo hosted lounge

      Expo Closes: 5:00pm

      20-Year Anniversary Gala and Annual Leadership Awards
      Doors Open at 5:00pm
      Ballrooms D & E

      Summit Conclusion: 7:00pm
  • Cost
    • This is an in person event, with live stream/virtual available.

      All Access Pass Pricing:
      Before April 30, 2026: $200
      Before June 12, 2025: $250
      Before August 7, 2025: $300
      After August 8, 2025: $350

      Student Only All Access Passes: $150

      Lunch is included with the in-person all access passes, for both days.

      Virtual/Live-streaming Only Pass Pricing:
      Before April 30, 2026: $160
      Before June 12, 2025: $200
      Before August 7, 2025: $240
      After August 8, 2025: $280
      (Virtual/Live-streaming passes do not give in-person access)

      Green Technology Membership discounts: Coming Soon!
      (For more details about memberships email info@green-technology.org)

      Free Registration Pass:
      Welcome Reception on September 15, Keynote/Opening Session on September 16, Gala & Leadership Awards, Technology Showcase Sessions & Exhibit Only Pass: $0.00
      (Concurrent Education Sessions, virtual/live-streaming access and lunches are not included with free pass)

      See website for details on all passes.

      Discounts may be available; contact Jonathan Marquiss at 626-577-5700 or email jmarquiss@green-technology.org.
  • Event type
    • Conference/Expo

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