Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 2026 is an international conference and expo held from October 20–23, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York, NY. The event is organized by Informa Markets and the U.S. Green Building Council, and it is described by its organizers as the world’s largest annual event for green building professionals, the world's leading event for green building professionals, and the #1 green building event for sustainability professionals. The operating business is owned by Informa PLC, with its registered office in London, England.

The 2026 edition of Greenbuild International Conference & Expo will focus on the theme "Invest for Impact." This theme addresses investing, the development of new projects, and the retrofitting of existing structures within the built environment. The conference program includes in-depth discussions on topics driving the built environment, such as LEEDv5, Passive House principles, resilience, health, and wellness. Sessions are designed to boost understanding and capability and are CE-accredited. While the specific 2026 sessions are pending, the 2025 event featured over 100 sessions and more than 300 industry speakers. These speakers typically share global perspectives and in-depth case studies relevant to various building topics, including new construction, existing buildings, and affordable housing.

The Wednesday Keynote session, scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 8am, will be delivered by Fareed Zakaria. Mr. Zakaria is the host of Fareed Zakaria GPS for CNN Worldwide, a columnist for The Washington Post, and a bestselling author. Fareed Zakaria GPS, a weekly international and domestic affairs program, has been airing around the world on CNN since its debut in 2008 and has featured interviews with figures such as Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Greta Thunberg, and the Dalai Lama. His keynote presentation will offer a big-picture perspective, connecting global systems like energy, urbanization, infrastructure, resilience, and climate risk to the future of buildings and cities.

Alongside the conference, the Greenbuild Expo Hall provides a diverse tradeshow floor where attendees can observe technology in action and engage with technical experts from companies presenting products. The expo facilitates sourcing for items necessary to achieve various sustainability certifications and goals, including LEED, TRUE, SITES, PEER, WELL, and EDGE. Attendees can expect to interact with exhibitors offering products related to green building and sustainability.

Greenbuild International Conference & Expo annually attracts global sustainability leaders from over 60 countries. The attendee base includes architects, building owners, property managers, specifiers/consultants, and corporate sustainability end-users who are seeking new building technology and services for their projects. The event also incorporates customized networking activities, such as group gatherings and one-on-one meetings, designed to foster discussions on shared interests, passions, and challenges within the industry. Evening events, referred to as Greenbuild's evening celebrations, aim to unite the green building industry through gatherings that include cocktails, gourmet food, and dance parties at rooftop lounges. The Sustainable Finance & Investing Forum at Greenbuild is a co-located event that takes place alongside the main conference and expo.

Practical information for visitors: Registration for Greenbuild 2026 is open, with pricing and passes available. Specific rates may increase after certain deadlines, such as the option to save $200 by registering for a Conference pass before Friday, May 22, to secure lower rates. Information regarding hotel and travel is also provided for attendees. Special sections cater to first-time attendees and international attendees. Press registration for media credentials is subject to review each year. Complimentary press badges are limited to two per media outlet, one per blog, and are reserved for editorial staff only. Non-editorial employees, such as those in marketing or public relations, do not qualify for complimentary press registration and must register as regular attendees. Freelance journalists and photographers seeking press credentials must be attending on behalf of at least one publication and provide a letter from an editor or producer on organizational letterhead, along with a bylined, industry-related article published within the last six months. Bloggers must demonstrate consistent editorial coverage of the green building industry, post bylined news weekly, not be self-promoting, have at least 10,000 unique visits per month, and update original content at least four times a week. Online media journalists must work for commercial news websites with a paid reporting staff of two or more, post original, dated, industry-related news weekly, feature content beyond newsletters or personal diaries, and have a readership exceeding 1,000 per month. Soliciting business from exhibitors, spokespeople, or attendees by working press with complimentary credentials is prohibited.