GRID-Northern California conference will feature prominent, in-the-know, A-list professionals participating in lively panel discussions to develop insights & strategies needed to attract versatile green development to the region. Join us for this half-day of valuable insight, unparalleled networking & informed conversation.
AGENDA:
7:30 - 8:30 AM - Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 AM - Welcoming Remarks
8:45 - 9:30 AM - The Developers/Investors Panel
What is the bottom-line answer to “green or not to green?” How deep, and to what level, should a sustainability program be implemented?
moderated by Jonathan A. Schein, Pres/CEO of ScheinMedia
Sukanya Paciorek - Vice President - Corporate Sustainability, Vornado Realty Trust
David M. Wall - President, GLL Management and Development
Misty Weist - Commercial Property Manager, DivcoWest
9:30 - 10:15 AM - The Finance Panel
Is there money available within the current marketplace to develop new properties or redevelop existing buildings?
moderated by Jonathan A. Schein, Pres/CEO of ScheinMedia
Thomas J. Bernard - Senior Manager, State and Local Tax Practice, Ernst & Young
Peter Liu - Founder & Vice Chairman, New Resource Bank
Matthew J. Macko - Principal, EBS (Environmental Building Strategies)
10:45 - 11:30 AM - The Corporate Facilities Panel
Dispelling the myths behind LEED EBOM and identifying successful strategies to certification.
moderated by Wesley Powell - Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle
Brian M. Snow - Vice President, Regional Director, BMS (Building Maintenance Service)
Ken Stack - Senior Director of Technical Services, UGL - Unicco
Alex Spilger - Sustainability Manager, BCCI Construction and Principal & Founder, GreenStep
11:30 - 12:15 PM - The Tenant’s Panel
What are some of the driving forces that are bringing tenant demands for greener workplace environments?
moderated by Steven M. Ring - Director, Client Solutions, Cushman & Wakefield
Louise C. Adamson - Partner, K&L Gates LLP
Sue Amar - Sustainability Director, Salesforce.com
Emma Stewart - Senior Program Lead - Sustainability Initiative; Autodesk, Inc
12:15 - 12:30 PM - Closing Remarks
GRID-Northern California conference will feature prominent, in-the-know, A-list professionals participating in lively panel discussions to develop insights & strategies needed to attract versatile green development to the region. Join us for this half-day of valuable insight, unparalleled networking & informed conversation.
