GCS 2026 Session Submission

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Thank you for your interest in speaking at the Green California Summit - 20 Year Anniversary Event!
IMPORTANT NOTE:

We are bringing together our two flagship events for one unforgettable 20-year celebration for the California Public-Sector; State, Local government, Schools, and Higher Education all in one place!

Available session slots:

September 15: Nine (9) 1-hour sessions
September 15: Six (6) 30-minute mini-sessions scheduled between 3:45pm to 4:50pm
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September 16: Fifteen (15) 1-hour sessions
September 16: Three (3) 30-minute mini-sessions scheduled for 4:00pm to 4:30pm
September 16: Three (3) Technology Showcase sponsored sessions

This anniversary event is both an in-person and virtual Summit on September 15th & 16th, 2026 at the Pasadena Convention Center. All speakers would need to be able to present in-person AND pre-record their sessions in the event of technical difficulties onsite during the live streaming.

Submission deadline is June 1, 2026.

Approvals are on a rolling basis.
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We are bringing together our two flagship events for one unforgettable 20-year celebration for the public Sector we serve; State, Local government, Schools, and Higher Education all in one place!

With that the list of session subject areas and the topics for which we are seeking presentations has expanded. Please click the one that best applies to your submission.
Sustainability Planning for Schools & Higher EducationCALGreen Code UpdatesEnergy Code UpdatesCode RegulationsFunding and Grant Opportunities for Schools & Higher EducationFunding Opportunities and Sustainability Budget Management for GovernmentSustainability in the Curriculum and Student EngagementEnvironmental Literacy – Bridging the gap between facilities and the classroomTransformative Solutions for Outdoor Learning EnvironmentsZero Net Carbon and/or Zero Net Energy for Major RenovationsEnergy Efficiency Solutions and Best practicesDecarbonization and Embodied CarbonBest Practices for implementation of Sustainability initiatives within facilitiesMaintenance: Best Practices for Plans for maintenance and Operations; maintenance strategies; Preventative MaintenanceSustainable InfrastructureSchool Board Policy Sharing of Best PracticesClimate change, Climate mitigation, climate adaption and literacyOrganic Waste Recycling/ Waste Diversion – SB 1383Refrigerant Requirements UpdatesStormwater permits, MS4 permits, School changes and/or best practicesEnergy Benchmarking Program solutionsGlobal Warming: Materials and Manufactured Equipment, Greenhouse Gas EmissionsResiliencyBuilding Reuse Addressing Carbon ReductionWhole Building Lifecycle AnalysisIndoor Air QualityElectric Vehicle Infrastructure, Charging Combinations and Accessibility RequirementsFleet Electrification, Zero Emission Fleets, School Bus ElectrificationDemand Response, Building Controls and AutomationFire Prevention and PreparednessHistoric Buildings: Sustainable Renovations and Best PracticesWater Solutions: Rain recapture, conservation, containment, case studies, reuse, ground water recharge, Storm water solutions, Irrigation, greywater
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