The Net Zero Conference is one of the largest annual conferences in the world dedicated to net zero design.[1] The conference provides tools, knowledge and inspiration for ways that buildings, products, and corporate operations can transition to net zero,[2] such as moving away from fossil fuel use.[3][4][5]
The Net Zero Conference is hosted and produced by Verdical Group, a sustainability and green building consulting firm. The conference focuses primarily on the built environment due to the fact that approximately 40% of global carbon emissions come from buildings,[6] but covers a broad array of sustainability topics including: climate change, net zero buildings, environmental, social and governance (ESG), zero waste, social equity, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate resilience.[7][8]
Since 2019, the Net Zero Conference has featured the annual Trailblazer Awards Gala,[9] celebrating interdisciplinary leaders[10] who have made a positive impact on people and the environment.[11][12][13]
Verdical Group founder and CEO, Drew Shula, created the Net Zero Conference in 2014.[14] In its first year, the conference had approximately 100 attendees.[15] As of 2023, the conference has grown to more than 1,500 attendees from 54 countries and 45 U.S. states.[16]
The Net Zero Conference has previously been held at the LEED Gold certified Los Angeles Convention Center[17] and the LEED Gold certified Anaheim Convention Center.[18] The event has been featured in media publications such as Metropolis, Canary Media,[19] and Forbes[20] and has been used as a platform for major announcements by USGBC and the World Green Building Council.[21]
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