There’s something for everyone at BLC. Contribute to important conversations in forums exploring national issues and expand your knowledge with sessions from either the technical or business learning track. 

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
 
Breakfast & Networking
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
 
Opening Keynote Plenary with Guy Grainger, JLL
Grand Ballroom
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
 
Transition to Breakouts
 
9:35 AM - 10:35 AM
Technical Stream
From Data to Action: Reducing Construction Emissions
Salon C/D
Technical Stream
Accelerating Multi-Family Rental Housing Decarbonization
Trinity 1/2
Business Stream
Green IRR: Improved financial accounting to accelerate decarbonization
Salon A/B
10:35 AM - 10:45 AM
 
Transition to Breakouts
 
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Technical Stream
Forging the Path to Steel Circularity: From Design to Policy
Salon C/D
Technical Stream
MURB Whole-Building Lifecycle Carbon Solutions
Trinity 1/2
Business Stream
Unlocking Sustainable Value: A Strategic Blueprint for Financial & Sustainability Leaders in Asset Management
Salon A/B
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Transition to Breakouts
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Technical Stream
Roadmap to Achieving 40% Reduction in Embodied Carbon by 2030
Salon C/D
Technical Stream
Real World Results from Large Heat Pump Retrofits
Trinity 1/2
Business Stream
Giving Responsible Capital a Voice: Exploring Zero Carbon Investment
Salon A/B
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
Lunch - Ask the Expert & Showcase Stations
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Technical Stream
District Energy Systems- A Pathway to Zero Carbon Futures
Salon C/D
Business Stream
Actionable Climate Change Risk Mitigation for Real Estate
Salon A/B
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
 
Coffee Break
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Technical Stream
Evolution of High Performance Façades
Salon C/D
Business Stream
Navigating the Green Transition: Building the Business Case for Decarbonization in Commercial Real Estate – A Case Study
Salon A/B
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
 
Coffee Break
 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
 
Global Innovation for Canada’s Zero Carbon Future
Grand Ballroom
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Gala Reception
Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street 8th Floor
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
 
Gala & Awards Celebration
Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street 8th Floor

BLC 2024 packs a lot into two days, including engaging expert panels discussing the critical issues facing the building and real estate sectors, expert-led green building tours to showcase best practices on carbon reduction, and networking and social events to connect with fellow attendees including our Gala Dinner & Celebration. Be sure to check back frequently for updates- speakers, panelists, and keynote sessions will be announced soon. Session specifics subject to change.