2025 Call for Presentations

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We are creating a thoughtful discussion on sustainability within the built environment and are looking for leaders like yourself. If interested in sharing your insights, case studies, the latest tools and technologies for transforming the built environment, please respond to this call for presentation by Friday, May 30, 2025. Share your sustainability expertise at the region's REBUILD Conference by completing the abstract form.     

INTRODUCTION

The REBUILD Conference is a one-day, regional event for the Midwest’s community of purpose-driven leaders and sustainability advocates. The Conference features three keynote speakers complemented by three sets of breakout tracks that focus on net positive solutions, operational resiliency, innovation, and lessons learned in the built environment. We invite you to share your most impactful stories to help REBUILD the Midwest into a stronger region.   

CONFERENCE THEME: RE-Think What’s Possible 

The concept of sustainability is evolving faster than ever, driven by new innovation and forward-thinking design leadership. The 2025 REBUILD Conference unites community members, designers, and innovators to challenge us to RE-Think what's possible in our built environment. Collaborative discussions will focus on using successful case studies from the past to extract valuable lessons that inform and inspire future endeavors, as we discover how to push boundaries, create equitable outcomes, and pursue hope. Join us at the 2025 REBUILD Conference to explore how technology, process, and innovation can enhance our ability to create meaningful, beautiful, and sustainable spaces.

TRACKS  

1. Innovation, The Future of Buildings 

2. Operational Resiliency

3. Lessons Learned in the Built Environment 

4. Net Positive Solutions

TIMELINE

Call for Presentations released: 04/24/2025

Proposals due: 05/30/2025

DISCOUNTS

Selected presenters will obtain one free admission to the conference and expo hall. Please note: No reimbursement is available for travel or lodging expenditures. 

ADVICE

Preference will be given to dynamic presenters with experience delivering high-quality, knowledgeable and active audience-engaged experiences. Please make it easy on the peer reviewers: be clear, concise, express why your submission will elevate the seminar, and share the value for the attendees. Please review our Breakout Session Submittal Tip Sheet before you submit for key information.