Learn about EDGE from leading practitioners in this free event on Monday, October 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CEST organized by thinkstep-SGS and IFC called “EDGE Insights: The Future of EDGE Certification.” You will receive updates about recent successes accomplished by builders, banks and buyers working together towards creating a brighter future through EDGE certification. There will also be an opportunity to network with others from the region who are prioritizing climate-smart innovation through green buildings. thinkstep-SGS is a provider of EDGE certification services in more than 130 countries.

Register today for this free event and you will receive a 20 percent discount code for the IFC Climate Forum in Vienna, held on Tuesday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 17.

Agenda

3:00 pm – Arrival and registration

3:30 pm – Welcome remarks

Thomas Saunders, EDGE Director, thinkstep

3:45 pm – 5 years of EDGE: Where do we go next?

Prashant Kapoor, Chief Industry Specialist, Green Buildings and Cities, IFC

4:15 pm – Innovation in auditing

Harry Fernau, Global Product Manager, Energy & Green Building, SGS

4:30 pm – Panel: What is driving growth in EDGE?

Prashant Kapoor, Chief Industry Specialist, Green Buildings and Cities, IFC

Ritu Kumar, Director Environmental and Social Responsibility, CDC

Eric Gené, CEO and Founder, Africa Building Partners

Duygu Erten, Sustainability Consultant, TURKECO Construction Energy Inc

5:30 pm – Networking

Speakers include:

Thomas Saunders, EDGE Director, thinkstep

Harry Fernau, Global Product Manager, Energy & Green Building, SGS

Prashant Kapoor, Inventor of EDGE and Chief Industry Specialist, Green Buildings and Cities, IFC

Ritu Kumar, Director Environmental and Social Responsibility, CDC

Eric Gené, CEO and Founder, Africa Building Partners

Duygu Erten, Sustainability Consultant, TURKECO Construction Energy Inc

MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION HERE : https://www.edgebuildings.com/event/get-the-edge-the-future-of-green-building-certification/