From Innovation to Impact

This year, we explore the gap / void This year’s Circle theme will explore how to bridge the gap between the incredible knowledge-based solutions and innovations available in the market and the need to accelerate impact in decarbonizing the built environment. We will consider how innovation can effectively lead to positive outcomes and how to balance the pursuit of novelty with the responsibility to address real-world needs. We invite you to an exciting and provocative discussion on how to scale innovation to impact by expanding the reach to address larger challenges and create significant change together.

Take a look at the program

Wednesday, May 14 – afternoon LEED workshops (optional)
13:30

registration

14:00

LEED v5 D+C Workshop

Gain insight on LEED v5 for Building Design and Construction and LEED v5 for Interiors Design and Construction.

14:00

LEED v5 O+M Workshop

Gain insight with LEED v5 Operations and Maintenance including beta project results.

14:00

PERFORM Workshop

Arc PERFORM assists organizations and portfolios in setting goals, measuring progress and obtaining third-party verification from GBCI.

Included

Break for coffee, snacks and networking.

 

END 18:00
Wednesday, May 14 – evening event
19:00

registration and admission

Welcome reception

Crossroads Church Network

Dine with old friends and toast with new connections at this networking-orientated catered reception.

 

END 23:30

(We would all love to stay on, but we have a full day tomorrow!)

Thursday, May 15 – Circle 2025 – conference
08:15

registration and coffee

09:00

Opening and welcome

09:30

Keynote Address

09:50

Sustainable finance and the changing landscape of risk – can we insure our real estate and what does the future hold?

10:30

Coffee, snacks and discussions

10:55

The evolution of construction materials – the race to zero carbon, zero waste and circularity

11:35

Introduction to PERFORM

USGBC’s new performance measurement tool, explained

12:15 – 13:15 Break

Lunch buffet, interaction with exhibitors, networking

13:15

PechaKucha – style sessions

14:30

Hospitality on the rise – a significant opportunity for impact

15:10

Coffee, deserts and discussions

16:00

EU Taxonomy and the EPBD mandate increased decarbonization for the EU – how can we accelerate impact together?

16:40

Keynote – reflections.

17:10

Closing remarks

17:30

Closing celebration

END 18:30
May 15 – evening meetups

Stay tuned for information about special interest group meetups tonight! Want to host one? Contact us!

Friday, May 16 – Prague LEED tours
08:30

Pre-tour meetups, locations:

TBA

09:00

LEED deep-dive technical tour
delve into the depths of a LEED PLATINUM building and explore the details of the solutions they have chosen for this location

09:00

LEED in Prague overview tour
this 4 – 5 km walking tour is punctuated with stops at several LEED buildings

09:00

Prague cultural tour – Talk shop and network while enjoying the highlights of ‘the Paris of the East’

END 13:00

Here, unfortunately, GBCI Europe Circle 2025 must end.
But rest assured: What goes around, comes around! Circle 2026 is already in the works.

Circle 2025 tickets

USGBC members profit from a discount for this event.
Circle 2025 Conference
450€USGBC members
  • This ticket includes:
  • May 14. evening networking reception
  • May 15. full-day conference
  • May 16. tours
Circle 2025 Conference + Workshop
575€USGBC members
  • This ticket includes:
  • ADDITIONAL 4-HOUR LEED v5 WORKSHOP
  • May 14. workshop + evening networking reception
  • May 15. full-day conference
  • May 16. tours
Regular price for non-members
Circle 2025 Conference
550€non-members
  • This ticket includes:
  • May 14. evening networking reception
  • May 15. full-day conference
  • May 16. tours
Circle 2025 Conference + Workshop
675€non-members
  • This ticket includes:
  • ADDITIONAL 4-HOUR LEED v5 WORKSHOP
  • May 14. workshop + evening networking reception
  • May 15. full-day conference
  • May 16. tours

Accomodation

We have arranged special discounts at the following hotels.

The Julius Prague

LEED-certified luxury in the center of Prague.

GPS 50.08593187825197, 14.430412687266788

> discount link

Panorama Hotel

A convenient stay right next to the Cubex Prague Conference Center.

GPS 50.0493357644003, 14.43866853580733

> discount link

Mosaic House

An urban oasis where modern design meets sustainability

GPS 50.07750064816761, 14.41804600015043

> discount link

Sponsors

Sponsors 2025

GBCI Europe Circle is only possible with the generous support of our sponsors.

Platinum sponsor 2025
Gold sponsors 2025
Event partners 2025