Awards
Hospitality is one of the strongest sectors in the DC region. In 2023, tourism soared beyond pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 26 million visitors. We celebrate this important industry at our final Building Transformation Forum of the year, along with this year’s local market leadership award winners!
The forum will feature two dynamic panels of industry leaders discussing the future of sustainable hospitality and its impact on our region. We will explore ESG commitments, best practices, and outcomes for sustainable operations across the hospitality sector. Through conversations with owners, brand representatives, suppliers, and green building professionals, this forum will offer a pragmatic and innovative look into the intersection of sustainability, health and profitability in the industry. Our focus on the hospitality sector will also include the impact of sustainability in stadiums and entertainment.
Attendees will engage in enlightening discussions that go beyond the surface, uncovering the financial benefits of sustainable practices, green finance opportunities, and the demand for eco-friendly solutions in the hospitality market. Together, we will navigate the complexities of creating value through sustainability and learn how to effectively communicate these benefits to all stakeholders in the green building community.
Agenda at-a-glance:
2:00 PM | Doors Open
2:30 PM | Welcome Remarks
2:45 PM | Education Sessions
5:10 PM | Networking and Refreshments
6:00 PM | End of the Event
Speakers:
Bharati Bhosale
Director, Global Sustainability, Hilton Hotels
Jessica Long
Senior Vice President, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability,Nariet
Michael Chang
Vice President, Energy and Sustainability, Host Hotels
Ryan Snow
Regional Director, U.S. Green Building Council
Sade Dennis
Director, Market Transformation and Development, U.S. Green Building Council
Shelby Luzzi
Senior Manager, Sustainability, Destination DC
Steven Tiller
Senior Director, Facility Operations, Sustainability and Environmental Compliance
EventsDC
When:
Thursday, December 19, 2024
2:00 PM-6:00 PM Eastern Time
Where:
Daikin Office
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20006