The event will begin with the panel discussion “Canada: (Green) Building on Innovation,” featuring green building experts from Clarkson University, New York State Energy Research & Development (NYSERDA), Nedlaw Living Walls and Building Owners and Managers Association Canada. Discussions on green building are essential for progress toward a clean energy North American economy, as well as movement for a reduction of emissions. The panelists will discuss new technologies currently in development, the real estate market, current innovation growth policies and the climate change partnership between Canada and the Empire State. The panel will be moderated by Ed Bogucz, executive director of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈCoE and associate professor in the , Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Following the panel discussion, conversations will be continued over food and beverages at the reception in the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈCoE lobby. The reception begins at 5 p.m. For more information, or to register by April 2, email rsvp.ny@international.gc.ca or call 716.566.2321. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈCoE is located at 727 E. Washington St., ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.

The Canada Day event coincides with the 16th Annual , which will be hosted in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ April 5-6 at Marriott ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Downtown. The conference brings together top green building researchers, educators and practitioners.

About ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

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