About Greenbuild
What is Greenbuild?
Greenbuild produces the Greenbuild International Conference + Expo, which is the premier event for the green building and green spaces industry. To ensure you stay connected and receive CE’s year-round, Greenbuild also produces virtual events and white papers as well as the Streamly Knowledge Library, which is an annual subscription community providing you access to on-demand sessions, interviews with experts, CE opportunities, and other cutting-edge content.
The 2027 Greenbuild Conference + Expo will take place October 19-22, 2027 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.
What are the events?
The signature Greenbuild International Conference + Expo is the premier gathering for the green building industry.
Greenbuild offers multiple Summits & Workshop options for attendees before the event. *2027 programming coming soon.
See the full conference overview here.
Does Greenbuild education qualify for continuing education (CE) credits?
Yes. Greenbuild education qualifies for GBCI, AIA, and IDCEC continuing education credits.
What pass type is right for me?
With three primary pass types, including a student option and various add-ons, Greenbuild has opportunities for professionals of all levels and budgets.
Looking for CEs to keep your credentials current? You'll want the Conference Pass. This also includes access to everything at Greenbuild!
Are you sourcing the latest technology for your projects? Check out the Expo Hall Pass
Do you want to make new connections with others in your field? The ultimate networking experience is included with the Expo + Evening Events Pass.
Will there be a virtual-only pass this year?
Greenbuild will shift back to a fully in-person event and no longer offer a virtual pass option. Attendees with the Conference Pass, will have access to AI summaries and the session recordings. Session recordings will be offered as a separate add-on option with the Streamly Knowledge Library.
Still have questions?
Please contact our team at info@greenbuildexpo.com.
Preparing for Greenbuild
How do I build a custom schedule via the show app?
Step 1: Download the mobile app: search “Greenbuild” in the App Store or Google Play Store to download. Log in with the email used at registration.
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6460303053
- Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swapcard.apps.android.greenbuild
Step 2: Navigate to the Agenda from the Home Screen. Then, you can browse all of Greenbuild's sessions available by your pass type. In the top right of each session, tap the bookmark button to add the session to your schedule. It will then appear in "My Schedule" on the Home Screen. You can also make changes to the your Tuesday Summits and Workshops by adding them to "My Schedule."
Important Notes:
*If you do not have the Conference Pass, you will only see the sessions offered in the Expo Hall that do not carry CE.
How should I prepare for attending Greenbuild?
We have a guide for first-time attendees (and a refresher for past attendees), with everything you need to know from what to wear, what to bring, and everything in between!
I'm traveling from outside the U.S., can I get a letter for my visa?
Yes, international attendees can request a visa letter. To request a visa letter, you must register for the event and select "Request Visa Letter", and a PDF of the visa letter will be included with your confirmation via email. If your visa application does not go through or is denied, contact info@greenbuildexpo.com for assistance.
We also have a resource hub for all international attendees with more details and helpful tips.
Are children allowed at Greenbuild?
No. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend Greenbuild programs.
What is the cancelation policy?
Paid Greenbuild tickets are non-refundable. No refunds or exchanges will be made for pass downgrades, carbon offsets or donations. However, you may transfer your registration to another member of your organization with a letter identifying the person taking your place or choose to roll your registration over to the following year. Rollovers are only valid for the following year's event, they cannot be applied towards another year. Substitution Requests & Roll Overs are subject to a $49 processing fee and must be received at least 30 days in advance of the event. Submit your Substitution Request to registration@greenbuildexpo.com.
At the Show
Will there be a coat/bag check?
Yes, we will also offer a coat/bag check near the registration desk for your convenience.
Do I need to self-report my CEs?
The Greenbuild team will report your credits on your behalf. Before each session, you'll scan you badge at the entry so that we can keep track of which sessions you attend.
Allow for 2 weeks after the event for the credits to appear in your USGBC account.
I'm looking to visit a specific company, where I can I find them?
You can browse our exhibitor list and view our floor plan for navigating the expo hall.
After the Show
How do I download my certificate of attendance for my continuing education (CE) credits?
Instructions for downloading your Greenbuild 2026 certificate will be sent to the email used at registration. If you did not receive an email, please contact our program team at program@greenbuildexpo.com.
Other information is available on continuing education credits here.
Can I receive the presentation slides from a session I attended?
We have a task for speakers to opt-in or opt-out of making their presentation slides available to attendees. Not every session will have slides available to download as not every presenter gave us permission to share them. The speakers that did will have slides available within a couple of weeks after the show.
In the course description on the agenda, there is a section titled: Documents & Links below the session description that will have them to download.
Do I have access to session recordings?
For attendees with the Conference Pass, you'll have access to the video library of Greenbuild track sessions for 3 months after the event. For access to recorded sessions for the full year, or if you don't have the Conference Pass, you can purchase the Streamly Knowledge Library add-on.
*Greenbuild anticipates recording all track sessions; however, in case of unforeseen circumstances (technological or otherwise) recording of a particular session cannot be guaranteed.