Ragistration
Conference Opening
Opening by the Chairman of the Board of CZGBC
How significantly will the climate change in Central Europe in the coming decades, and where can relevant data be found?
The opening lecture will present key insights into ongoing global climate change and contextualize them for the specific conditions of the Czech Republic. Miroslav Trnka will outline the current trends in temperature, precipitation, and extreme events such as droughts and flash floods, and demonstrate how these trends impact the environments in which we design and operate buildings. The lecture will provide a factual foundation for the subsequent discussion on how to address climate challenges in planning resilient and sustainable construction.
Keynote Speech
The Impact of Internal Environments on Occupants in the Era of Climate Change
Nick Tyler will present how the internal environment of buildings—temperature, humidity, acoustics, and air quality—affects the comfort, health, and behavior of their occupants. In the context of climate change, he will explain why it is essential to design spaces that respond to these changes while promoting people’s well-being and safety. The lecture will offer insights based on research conducted in the unique PEARL experimental laboratory.
Block 1: Designing and Operating Resilient Buildings
How to design and operate buildings that can withstand the impacts of climate change even several decades from now?
Opening Lecture: Sekyra Group
Panel Discussion: Sekyra Group, WAGO-Elektro, Czech Chamber of Architects
Coffee break
Block 2: Materials and Circularit
How can sustainable materials and circular-economy principles improve the climate resilience of buildings?
Opening Lecture: Saint-Gobain
Panel Discussion: Saint-Gobain, Crestyl Real Estate, Skanska
Block 3: Energy Resilience, Security, Independence
What are the strategies for ensuring the energy resilience of buildings and cities in the context of climate change and increasing energy risks?
Energy Regulatory Office
Opening Lecture: WAGO-Elektro
Panel Discussion: Energy Regulatory Office, WAGO-Elektro, Skanska
Lunch
Keynote Speech
Nature Based Architecture: Designing Buildings That Work With Nature
In this lecture, Moein Nodehi explores how architecture inspired by natural ecosystems can help buildings and cities respond to today’s environmental challenges. Through real projects and built examples, he shows how buildings can collect and reuse water, regulate temperature naturally, improve comfort, and support biodiversity while reducing dependence on conventional infrastructure. The talk focuses on designing with natural systems from the earliest stages, creating buildings and urban environments that are more resilient, efficient, and better prepared for challenges such as heat, water scarcity, and extreme weather.
Block 4: Blue-Green Infrastructure
How can nature-based solutions — greenery, water, and their smart integration — increase the resilience of buildings and cities to the impacts of climate change?
Opening Lecture: LIKO-S
Panel Discussion: LIKO-S, CTP Invest, JRD
Coffee break
Block 5: Legislation, Reporting, Sustainable Finance
The panel will focus on the legal framework, reporting obligations, and financial instruments that support sustainable and climate-resilient construction.
Opening Lecture: ČSOB
Panel Discussion: ČSOB, EY, Accolade
Keynote Speech
Mobilizing Capital for Climate: The Role of Green Bonds and Sustainable Finance
How can the financial sector responsibly respond to the challenges of climate change through green bonds and sustainable finance?
Conclusion, End of Conference
Afterparty
After a full day of inspiring presentations and information, we warmly invite you to a networking afterparty, where you can share your first impressions of the conference with other participants, chat with the speakers, and make new connections. The afterparty will take place in the Music Lounge on the ground floor of the Stages Hotel.
