Net Zero that Pencils Out: Normalizing Sustainable Development
2026-04-30 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 2425 Reedie Drive, Floor 14, Wheaton, MD 20902, 2425 Reedie Drive, Floor 14, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Can sustainable development be delivered without higher construction costs compared to traditional development? What does financially responsible, climate-ready development look like for future generations in Montgomery County? And how can public- and private-sector partners integrate sustainability into projects right now, using proven tools, financing, and design strategies?
Join the Montgomery County Planning Board on April 30 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Wheaton Headquarters Building (2425 Reedie Drive, Second Floor Auditorium, Wheaton, MD) for a dynamic panel discussion featuring insights from three leading organizations, Redbrick LMD, Montgomery County Green Bank, and Perkins Eastman, on how innovative design, smart financing, and integrated planning can make sustainable development achievable and cost effective.
Panelists will share real-world examples about delivering high-performance, low-carbon projects while demonstrating how sustainability goals can align with financial feasibility, market realities, and long-term value. The discussion will highlight the role of public-private collaboration, creative financing mechanisms, and thoughtful design in accelerating Montgomery County’s path toward net zero development.
This free event is open to the public. Continuing Education Credits are available.

National Adaptation Forum
2026-05-12 08:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | The David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Civic center in Pittsburgh, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, PA, 15222, United States
The National Adaptation Forum is a biennial gathering that brings together climate adaptation professionals from across sectors to share solutions, build networks, and advance action. Participants include practitioners from government, nonprofits, universities, the corporate sector, and community groups working across natural, built, and social systems. The Forum features training sessions, panels, presentations, and networking opportunities covering 35+ adaptation topics across 12 regions. Its mission is to move the field from awareness to action by highlighting innovative work and fostering collaboration to meet the challenges of climate change.
The 7th National Adaptation Forum will be hosted at the David L. Lawrence Center in downtown Pittsburgh. Forum programming will be confined to the third floor of the convention center.

East Coast Affordable Housing Summit
2026-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington DC, DC, 20009, United States
WWhy You Can’t Miss this First-Time Conference
Inspired by our Bisnow’s BMAC East series, our East Coast Affordable Housing Summit is a full-day event featuring 6+ panels discussing all aspects of affordable housing up to Boston down to Florida. From discussions on policy, financing, partnerships and public-private initiatives, asset management, construction, development, and design, join Bisnow as we bring together top leaders across the industry to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities they see in their distinct missions to create accessible, affordable housing for all.

What You’ll Learn:

Hear how investors are structuring deals amid elevated interest rates and tighter debt, layering LIHTC equity, tax-exempt bonds, soft debt, and gap financing, and repricing risk and returns while keeping projects feasible
How leaders are predicting the future of the 9% and 4% LIHTC programs, particularly after recent changes made by the Trump administration, as well as state-level allocation changes and competitiveness, and potential expansions or reforms tied to affordability initiatives
How owners and developers are grappling with labor shortages and material volatility, value engineering without compromising long-term durability, and phasing projects or redesigning unit mixes to control costs
How operators are managing operating cost inflation (insurance, utilities, staffing), preserving affordability while maintaining quality and compliance, and using technology and data to improve efficiency and resident outcomes
The success stories: How owners and developers are working with municipalities on zoning, density, and land contributions, leveraging public land and incentives to unlock new supply, and navigating local political dynamics and community opposition
The Missing Middle: How CRE experts are serving households earning 60–120% AMI who fall outside traditional subsidies, blending affordable, workforce, and market-rate units, and attracting broader capital sources while meeting community needs.

Who You’ll Hear From: Top Owners, Developers, Investors, Political Officials, Foundations and Associations, and Providers working to build and preserve affordable housing up and down the East Coast.
Why should you attend:
Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network, and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us.

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Director of Production, Elizabeth Baker at liz.baker@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact Sabrina.Cole@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

2026 Community and Distributed Energy Summit
2026-05-28 08:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00 | The Westin DC Downtown, 999 9th Street Northwest, Washington DC, DC, 20001, United States
The 2026 Community and Distributed Energy Summit brings together forward‑thinking leaders dedicated to accelerating equitable, consumer‑driven solar markets.

Hear directly from experts shaping the future of distributed and community solar and storage, gain insights on the latest policies, programs, and innovations, and connect with peers, industry pioneers, and policymakers driving real change.
Whether you’re expanding access to solar and storage, managing customer programs, or launching new projects, this summit is where it all comes together.
Let’s build the next chapter of distributed energy—together.

USGBC Impact Symposium
2026-06-11 09:00 - 17:00 | The Anacostia Building, 1 physics Ellipse, College Park, MD, 20740-3823, United States
Building Resilient Cities: Advancing Sustainable Development in the DC Region

Join leaders from across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for a dynamic symposium exploring the future of community and green building development. This event convenes state and local government officials, planners, developers, sustainability practitioners, and business-sector innovators to examine how the region can accelerate progress toward more resilient, low carbon, and equitable communities.
As state and local governments in the DMV continue to pursue ambitious climate, housing, and infrastructure goals, the symposium will spotlight the essential role of the public sector in shaping policy landscapes that support sustainability and resilience. Participants will learn how jurisdictions are using LEED v5—the newest generation of the LEED rating system emphasizing decarbonization, resilience, health, and equity—to guide high performance building initiatives and align development with community climate commitments. Government leaders will also share how LEED for Cities is being used to measure, manage, and elevate local sustainability progress at the regional scale.
The business community plays a central role in achieving this vision. Developers, architects, technology firms, and industry partners will showcase resilient building design and operations, advanced materials, electrification, and nature-based solutions that align with LEED v5 and support growing demand for green, future ready development. Discussions will explore how the private sector and government agencies can collaborate through incentives, procurement strategies, and public private partnerships to scale climate action and strengthen community resilience.

Through interactive panels, case studies, and solution driven discussions, the symposium will explore strategies for:
Implementing and scaling LEED v5 across building portfolios
Leveraging LEED for Cities to drive measurable, equitable progress
Advancing healthy and affordable green communities
Using data, technology, and financing tools to accelerate sustainable development
Strengthening cross sector partnerships to support regional climate leadership

Environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and social equity should be at the forefront of our community development. Register to join us in this discussion today.

SEIA's Finance, Tax & Buyers Seminar
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00 | Convene, 117 W 46th St, Manhattan, NY, 10036, United States
Join tax, business, and legal leaders at the solar finance event of the year
Explore the biggest challenges and opportunities to accelerate clean energy growth and take advantage of high-level networking opportunities with top solar energy buyers and finance executives.

2026 OFN-42 Conference
2026-10-20 08:00 - 2026-10-23 17:00 | Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington DC, DC, 20009, United States
The Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) Annual Conference is the largest gathering for community development financial institutions (CDFIs), bringing together thousands of practitioners, investors, policymakers, researchers, and students to learn, collaborate, and celebrate the work of CDFIs in expanding economic opportunity.
OFN42 will feature thought-provoking plenaries, educational breakout sessions, interactive training, networking opportunities, and tours showcasing CDFI impact across the nation.
For sponsor opportunities, please contact Brendon Miller.
Call for sessions for OFN42 is now open! Submit your proposal by June 17, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PT (2:59 a.m. ET)
