We are so thrilled to be in Brisbane this year for Green Building Day 2021. Join us to hear from sustainability innovators as we unpack industry learning and learn from our leading Green Star projects and case studies as we explore how to transform the sustainable built environment.
Key topics this year include:
the latest on the Green Star rating system and the next evolution of the tools.
tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain
building circular and material reuse
electrifying and future proofing our built environment
Our in person event will provide a fantastic opportunity to learn, share and come together again in a COVID safe venue. Join us in Brisbane to reconnect with your peers. We can’t wait to see you!
Our Sydney event will also be live-streamed on 22 June for anyone unable to attend Green Building Day in person.
What's included in your ticket:
6 Green Star CPD points
full day conference
evening networking drinks (in person attendees only)
Green Building Day FAQs
Where can I attend Green Building Day?
Our in-person events will be held in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney. The Sydney event will also be live streamed nationally if you are unable to attend any of the local events in person. Register for virtual attendance at the Sydney event here.
When does the early bird rate end?
The early bird rate is available until 9am, Monday 10 May. Book now and save up $100.
What happens if the event in my city is cancelled due to COVID restrictions?
You can either transfer your registration to the virtual event live-streaming on 22 June and a partial refund of the ticket difference will be provided. Or a full refund can be provided.
What should I do if I am feeling unwell or can no longer attend in person?
You can send a colleague to attend in your place or transfer your registration to the virtual event live-streaming on 22 June.
Will a recording of the virtual event be available?
A recording will not be available.
Supported by:
The agenda is preliminary. Sessions and timings are subject to change.
Agenda
Tuesday, 1 Jun 2021
8:30 am
Registration & coffee
9:00 am
Welcome from GBCA
9:05 am
Welcome to Country
9:15 am
The latest in our journey
Davina Rooney, CEO, Green Building Council of Australia
9:40 am
How to overcome the challenges and achieve circular economy objectives?
Ashleigh Morris, CEO, Coreo
Jaine Morris, COO, Coreo
10:10 am
Delivering carbon neutral buildings
Presentation by GPT Group
10:40 am
Morning Tea
11:10 am
Reaching sustainability targets with five key steps to decarbonisation
Presentation by Lendlease
11:40 am
Tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain
Jorge Chapa, Head of Market Transformation, GBCA Nicole Sullivan, Head of Strategy and Impact Australia, thinkstep-anz
Additional speakers to be confirmed
12:30 pm
Social infrastructure in focus
Sandra Qian Senior Manager - Policy and Government Relations, GBCA
Joyce Law, Senior Architect-Sustainability, Brisbane City Council
1:00 pm
Lunch Break
Meet the stars: sharing insights from Green Star case studies
2:00 pm
Tackling the challenges of future proof design at Assisi Catholic College
Mark Langdon, Business Unit Leader - Sustainability Solutions, Calibre
2:30 pm
Sustainability principles of an all-electric build to rent development - 210 Brunswick Street
Ben Gibbs, Associate – Sustainability, WSP
3:00 pm
Afternoon Tea
3:30 pm
How Economic Development Queensland is driving innovative initiatives and raising the bar in the Que
Peter Anderson, Projects Director, Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)
4:00 pm
Transitioning to all electric buildings
Speaker to be confirmed
4:30 pm
Networking Drinks
Speakers
Davina Rooney - Green Building Council of Australia
CEO
Session
9:15 am - The latest in our journey
About Davina
Davina is a property professional with a broad range of sustainability experience, from environmental projects, not-for profit boards and overseas community development work, spending 8 months working in the Indian Himalayas on the construction of a school which won multiple international awards.
Career highlights include a decade at Stockland and in 2016 and 2018 simultaneously holding the most sustainable real estate company in world (DJSI Global Property leader), GRESB Global leader (Reta
Jaine Morris - Coreo Pty Ltd
Chief Operating Officer
Session
9:40 am - How to overcome the challenges and achieve circular economy objectives?
About Jaine
Jaine’s expertise lies in her capacity to take her clients on a journey towards circularity that is inclusive, engaging, and exciting. Between compelling storytelling and precise
operational expertise, Jaine's work has been recognised and celebrated, notably having
been invited to share her expertise at the 2019 United Nations General Assembly.
In recognition of her unique and specialised experience actioning circular economies
globally, Jaine has been appointed as an Associate Professor at Griffith University; A
Technical Editor of Wiley’s publication ‘Circular Economy for Dummies’; Listed as number
four in the world of CSR Influence Leaders 2020; and invited to serve on the Property
Council of Australia’s Circular Economy Committee.
At her core, Jaine has retained her childlike enthusiasm and wonderment of the world,
enabling her to mobilise communities and corporations using narratives that will engage,
influence and evoke change.
Ashleigh Morris - Coreo Pty Ltd
CEO
Session
9:40 am - How to overcome the challenges and achieve circular economy objectives?
About Ashleigh
Ashleigh is bold in her pursuit of systemic change.
Acknowledged as a future leader, Ashleigh was recently presented with the Young Business
Person of the Year Award by the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, recognised as a global Top 100
Corporate Social Responsibility Influential Leader, is a Prime Ministers Scholar, an
Australian ASEAN Emerging Leader, an invitee to the 73rd United Nations General
Assembly and an Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Economy Champion, a title granted
to only a handful of people worldwide.
With recognition of her strategic foresight and experience, Ashleigh has met with Australian Prime Ministers, was invited on Government Trade Missions and represented Australia as a panellist and speaker at the World Circular Economy Forum in 2019.
Jorge Chapa - Green Building Council of Australia
Head of Market Transformation
Session
11:40 am - Tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain
About Jorge
Jorge ensures that our strategic priorities, partnerships, and product and services, including Green Star, accelerate the transformation of Australia’s built environment – delivering more livable, resilient, and sustainable places for everyone.
Jorge has an architecture degree from the University of Monterrey in Mexico and a Masters in Design Science from the University of Sydney.
Nicole Sullivan - thinkstep Pty Ltd
Head of Strategy and Impact Australia
Session
11:40 am - Tackling upfront carbon and collaboration across the value chain
About Nicole
Nicole is thinkstep-anz’s Head of Strategy and Impact Australia, supporting a wide range of companies to evolve their sustainability strategy, improve their impacts, and effectively communicate with the market. She is passionate about understanding the unique context of each business and working alongside them so that they can succeed sustainably. Her deep experience with LCA, EPDs, the building products industry, and green buildings bring practical and pragmatic insight to her holistic focus.
Sandra Qian - Green Building Council of Australia
Senior Manager - Policy & Government Relations
Session
12:30 pm - Social infrastructure in focus
About Sandra
Sandra works to develop and deliver the GBCA’s advocacy priorities by informing the public policy debate and engaging key stakeholders at all levels. With experience in both state government and industry, she has worked extensively with the property sector to drive sustainable outcomes for the built environment, and is passionate about the future of our cities. She is based in Melbourne.
Joyce Law - Brisbane City Council
Architect (Sustainability)
Session
12:30 pm - Social infrastructure in focus
About Joyce
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Mark Langdon - Calibre Group
Business Unit Leader Sustainability Solutions
Session
2:00 pm - Tackling the challenges of future proof design at Assisi Catholic College
About Mark
Mark is National Sales Manager for Alinta Energy Geothermal. Having started the geothermal business with Queensland contractor QPS in 2011, Mark has developed the business and the industry from the ground up and transitioned into this role with the acquisition of by Alinta Energy. Mark was responsible for the negotiation and establishment of the Fairwater residential community in Sydney with Frasers Property that, when completed, will be one of the largest geothermal HVAC projects of its kind globally. With a 20 year plus career within the construction and property industries, Mark has developed a broad and deep knowledge of the industry participants and functions. Mark has held senior positions in both building companies as well as product suppliers and industry associations.
Ben Gibbs - WSP Australia Pty Ltd
Associate
Session
2:30 pm - Sustainability principles of an all-electric build to rent development - 210 Brunswick Street
About Ben
Ben is an Associate in the Sustainability team at WSP where his role involves providing sustainability advice across the complete project lifecycle as well as assisting organisations in the transition to net zero carbon. He has extensive consulting experience working on major built environment projects and is currently the sustainability lead for the $3.6 Billion Queen’s Wharf Development in Brisbane.
He is a Chartered Professional Engineer and holds accreditations with numerous key industry
Peter Anderson - Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)
Project Director
Session
3:30 pm - How Economic Development Queensland is driving innovative initiatives and raising the bar in the Que
About Peter
Projects under Peter's direct accountability include Parkside Yeronga, Toondah Harbour redevelopment, Songbird Oxley, Yeerongpilly Green, and Carseldine Village.
He is a registered architect in Queensland, and has spent half his career as a consulting architect working in private practice, mostly for institutions and private developers. Major projects include the Myer and David Jones extensions at Carindale Shopping Centre, Chermside Shopping Centre and many other retail projects.
Peter has worked as a senior development manager for private developers, and has been responsible for the delivery of Nundah Village, The Barracks, and several neighbourhood retail centres.
He now has a senior management role with EDQ and under his leadership has been responsible for Carseldine Village successfully achieving a 5 star Green Star Communities rating
Agenda
