2018 Annual Sustainability Conference

19.05.18 / 10:00-16:00,
ERMIS CONFERENCE HALL
7 Akadimias str, Athens, Greece

Themes | Speakers | Programme | Sponsors & Supporters | Who is it for

Sustainability is the new order on a global scale. And naturally the built environment cannot be exempted from it.

As a consequence, sustainability of the built environment will be featured in the 2018 Annual Sustainability Conference, organized by SBC Greece on 19 May 2018 at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, addressing the following themes:

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Conference themes:

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The global sustainability framework

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The international status of sustainability in the built environment

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Buildings and Climate Change

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Certified buildings in Greece

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The importance of transparency and behaviour in sustainability

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Sustainability and the supply chain in Greece

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EBRD* green building financing products

*EBRD = European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

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Current sustainability trends

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The future of sustainability in the built environment

Speakers

* Live translation will be provided throughout the conference (from Greek to English and vice versa)

James Drinkwater

Europe Regional Director – World Green Building Council

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Dr. Christine Lemaitre

CEO at DGNB German Sustainable Building Council

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Martin Townsend

Director of Sustainability, Building Research Establishment (BRE)

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Kay Killmann

Managing Director GBCI Europe – USGBC

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Pantelis Levantis

President
SBC GREECE

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Alex Hadzhiivanov

Associate Director, Sustainable Resource Investment EBRD

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Dr. Yiannis Kontoulis

General Manager – Knauf Insulation

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Prof. Dimitrios Bikas

Aristotle University
of Thessaloniki

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Dr. Stella Chadiarakou

R&D – Quality Assurance
Fibran Greece

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Dimitris Managoudis

Vice-president
SBC GREECE

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Pantelis Pateniotis

Lead Auditor
Auditing & Management

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Aglaia Ntili

Int’l Sustainability & CSR Advisor & Trainer Sustainability Knowledge Group

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Liana Kyriopoulou

Technical Director
GRIVALIA Properties REIC

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George Taboureas

Corporate Real Estate
Construction & Infrastructure
Management Director Cosmote

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Nikolaos Eleftheriou

General Facilities Mech. Engineer – BIC

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Akis Kekridis

Executive Director
SBC GREECE

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Dr. Christos Teas

Product Manager
Mapei Hellas

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Programme

2018 Annual Sustainability Conference - SBC GREECE

10:00 – 10:30

Registration

10:30 – 11:00

Welcome

Akis Kekridis, Executive Director SBC GREECE

Opening remarks

Pantelis Levantis, President SBC GREECE

The WorldGBC & European Regional Network (ERN)

James Drinkwater, Europe Regional Director WorldGBC

Part 1 - The international status of sustainability in the built environment

11:00 – 11:55

Overview, activities and services for the built environment from the leading organisations GBCI/USGBC, DGNB & BRE

Kay Killmann, Managing Director GBCI Europe – USGBC
Dr. Christine Lemaitre, CEO DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council), Chair of the ERN of World GBC
Martin Townsend, Director of Sustainability, Building Research Establishment (BRE)

Questions – Discussion

Moderator: Dimitris Managoudis, Vice-president SBC GREECE

12:00 – 12:15

Buildings & Climate change (The implications of COP21 Paris Agreement in building design, construction, operation and maintenance)

Prof. Dimitrios Bikas, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Part 2 - Certified buildings in Greece

12:20 – 13:15

Owners, tenants and investors of certified (BREEAM, LEED) buildings in Greece present cases and share their experience

Nikolaos Eleftheriou, General Facilities Mech. Engineer, BIC
Liana Kyriopoulou, Technical Director GRIVALIA Properties REIC
George Taboureas, MD Corporate Real Estate / Construction & Infrastructure, Cosmote

Questions – Discussion

Moderator: Akis Kekridis, Executive Director SBC GREECE

13:15 – 13:35

Coffee Break / Networking

13:35 – 13:45

The importance of transparency & behaviour in sustainability

Aglaia Ntili, Int’l Sustainability & CSR Advisor & Trainer, Sustainability Knowledge Group

Part 3 - Current trends in the built environment & the future of sustainability

13:50 – 14:45

Trends, the challenges ahead and the future direction of sustainability in the built environment

James Drinkwater, Europe Regional Director WorldGBC
Kay Killmann, Managing Director GBCI Europe – USGBC
Dr. Christine Lemaitre, CEO DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council), Chair of the ERN of World GBC
Martin Townsend, Director of Sustainability, Building Research Establishment (BRE)

Questions – Discussion

Moderator and speaker: Pantelis Levantis, President SBC GREECE

14:50-15:05

EBRD green building financing products

Alex Hadzhiivanov, Associate Director, Sustainable Resource Investment, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD)

Part 4 - Sustainability and the building materials industry

15:10 – 16:05

The role of sustainability in shaping the industry. The challenges and the main factors influencing the design, production and specification of building materials.

Dr. Stella Chadiarakou, R&D – Quality Assurance, Fibran Greece
Dr. Yiannis Kontoulis, General Manager, Knauf Insulation
Dr. Christos Teas, Product Manager, Mapei Hellas

Questions – Discussion

Moderator: Pantelis Pateniotis, Lead Auditor, Auditing & Management

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Programme

2018 Annual Sustainability Conference - SBC GREECE

10:00 – 10:30
Registration

10:30 – 11:00
Welcome – Akis Kekridis, Executive Director SBC GREECE
Opening remarks – Pantelis Levantis, President SBC GREECE
The WorldGBC & European Regional Network (ERN) – James Drinkwater, Europe Regional Director WorldGBC

Part 1 - The international status of sustainability in the built environment

11:00 – 11:55
Overview, activities and services for the built environment from the leading organisations GBCI/USGBC, DGNB & BRE

Kay Killmann, Managing Director GBCI Europe – USGBC
Dr. Christine Lemaitre, CEO DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council), Chair of the ERN of World GBC
Martin Townsend, Director of Sustainability, Building Research Establishment (BRE)

Questions – Discussion
Moderator: Dimitris Managoudis, Vice-president SBC GREECE

12:00 – 12:15
Buildings & Climate change (The implications of COP21 Paris Agreement in building design, construction, operation and maintenance)

Prof. Dimitrios Bikas, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Part 2 - Certified buildings in Greece

12:20 – 13:15
Owners, tenants and investors of certified (BREEAM, LEED) buildings in Greece present cases and share their experience

Nikolaos Eleftheriou, General Facilities Mech. Engineer, BIC
Liana Kyriopoulou, Technical Director GRIVALIA Properties REIC
George Taboureas, MD Corporate Real Estate / Construction & Infrastructure, Cosmote

Questions – Discussion
Moderator: Akis Kekridis, Executive Director SBC GREECE

13:15 – 13:35

Coffee Break / Networking

13:35 – 13:45

The importance of transparency & behaviour in sustainability

Aglaia Ntili, Int’l Sustainability & CSR Advisor & Trainer, Sustainability Knowledge Group

Part 3 - Current trends in the built environment & the future of sustainability

13:50 – 14:45

Trends, the challenges ahead and the future direction of sustainability in the built environment

James Drinkwater, Europe Regional Director WorldGBC
Kay Killmann, Managing Director GBCI Europe – USGBC
Dr. Christine Lemaitre, CEO DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council), Chair of the ERN of World GBC
Martin Townsend, Director of Sustainability, Building Research Establishment (BRE)

Questions – Discussion
Moderator and speaker: Pantelis Levantis, President SBC GREECE

14:50 – 15:05

EBRD green building financing products

Alex Hadzhiivanov , Associate Director, Sustainable Resource Investment, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD)

Part 4 - Sustainability and the building materials industry

15:10 – 16:05

The role of sustainability in shaping the industry. The challenges and the main factors influencing the design, production and specification of building materials.

Dr. Stella Chadiarakou, R&D – Quality Assurance, Fibran Greece
Dr. Yiannis Kontoulis, General Manager, Knauf Insulation
Dr. Christos Teas, Product Manager, Mapei Hellas

Questions – Discussion
Moderator: Pantelis Pateniotis, Lead Auditor, Auditing & Management

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Who is it for

The conference is addressing diverse professionals operating in the property and infrastructure industry in Greece. Indicatively, the following sectors are described:

Design (Architects, Building Services engineers etc.)
Construction (Contractors, Property developers)
Management (Facility Management / Project Management / Portfolio Management)
Supply Chain
Investment (Real Estate Investment Companies and Funds)
Consultants and Sustainability Professionals
Valuers and Real Estate Brokers
Property Owners
Academics and Researchers
Start up companies

What’s in it for me

Sustainability is not a project but a way of life determining the prospects of development.
The conference is a dynamic meeting addressing Sustainability in the Built Environment, aiming at updating and strengthening awareness, knowledge and networking among diverse groups of industry stakeholders.

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Latest Developments & Current Trends

Keep up to date with the latest developments and current trends in sustainability.

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Networking & Collaborations

Network with sustainability professionals and create the foundations for collaborations that will assist in developing your personal career and business plans.

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