Speakers

Nick Tyler CBE FREng is the Chadwick Professor of Civil Engineering at UCL and the creator/director of the £50M, 44,000m³ multiscale, multisensory Person-Environment-Activity Research Laboratory (PEARL). Drawing on his background in music, he and his team study how people perceive and interact with their environments — from the scale of neurons to complex urban settings and transport systems. His work aims to explain how humans experience and behave within the worlds they move through, with practical applications developed in collaboration with national and city governments worldwide.

Nick is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Royal Society of Arts. He was appointed CBE in 2011 and received the CIHT Institution Award in 2022.

Sean Kidney, FRSA, is CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international NGO working to mobilize global capital for climate action. He oversees green bond development programs on six continents, now with an estimate US$3tn outstanding. Projects include market definition (taxonomies; data provision to green bond indices and investors; green bond certification); and public institution support projects.

Sean is a member of the EU’s Platform on Sustainable Finance, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Sustainable Finance Advisory Panel, sovereign green bond advisory committees in France and the UK, the Finance Industry Advisory Board of the International Energy Agency, the FAO’s Finance Advisory Committee and Japan’s GX Accelerator Advisory Committee.

Moein is the CEO and founder of Biotonomy and co-founder of Circular Living, bringing over a decade of expertise in nature-based architecture. His work blends regenerative design with AI, 3D-printed buildings, and intelligent green infrastructure to create buildings and urban systems that function as living ecosystems. Under his leadership, Biotonomy has become a globally recognized company delivering holistic, nature-driven solutions that lower environmental impacts and restore biodiversity. His innovations have earned awards from the UN, EU, and the Government of Spain. Moein also serves as an Ambassador for Greenbuildings, supporting the growth of other nature-based solution enterprises.

Pascal Eveillard holds a master’s degree in management from ESCP-Europe and a post-graduate degree in Communication. He joined the Saint-Gobain Group in 2000 as Director for Marketing and Innovation for ISOVER, Saint-Gobain's insulation business, first for France and then for Western Europe. In 2007, he became Head of Public Affairs, Sustainable Development and Communications worldwide for the gypsum and insulation businesses. At the same time, in 2010, he became Director for Sustainable Construction for the entire Group. He is the Group’s deputy VP for Sustainable Development.

He is particularly involved in organisations such as the World GBC or the WBCSD. He was an active member of the steering committee for the European Commission's project on indicators for sustainable buildings, LEVEL(S). He is the vice-president of Eurima, the European association of mineral wool insulation manufacturers; the President of Construction Products Europe (CPE) and a board member in EcoPlatform. 

Dirk Dronia works at the WAGO GmbH as Industry Manager for the Building Automation market in EMEA. With 35 years of experience in service technician roles, sales, and marketing, he is a passionate technician who is dedicated to open, standardized communication for the development of interoperable systems, among other things. He is active in standardization committees and at eu.bac (the European building automation association) for promoting and standardizing BACS, for example through co-design of the EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive).

Leoš Anderle is the Executive Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of the development group Sekyra Group. He graduated from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague, specializing in building construction. He began his career in 1996 in the development division of Metrostav. He has been with Sekyra Group since 2001, when he joined as Director of the newly established commercial development division.  

Filip Cenefels graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague, majoring in Automation and Control Engineering, where he obtained a master’s degree with a specialization in measurement and control of technological processes. During his studies, he focused on intelligent systems, automation, and technical solutions for the energy sector and buildings.

He began his professional career as a technical specialist and project engineer, later working as a business developer in the field of Home & Building Automation. He was involved in the design, implementation, and support of modern building management systems and contributed to the deployment of technologies aimed at increasing energy efficiency. Since 2014, he has been working at WAGO-Elektro, where he focuses on the strategic development of the market in the segments of building automation, industry, infrastructure, and energy. He is responsible for key customers and participates in the introduction of innovative technologies for energy management, digitalization, and modern control systems.

Štěpán Černohorský has led numerous projects throughout his career across the gas industry, food processing, transportation, mechanical engineering, and real estate. He currently focuses primarily on ESG, strategic corporate management including corporate governance, as well as corporate restructuring and family asset management. 

Prior to joining ČSOB Advisory, he worked as a Senior Corporate Banker and Deputy Branch Director at the parent company ČSOB. Over the course of his career, he held various positions at HSBC Bank and in the private sector, particularly in the energy industry.

Petr Fabrický is a project manager with over twenty years of international experience in managing large and complex projects. He began his career at Bovis Lend Lease while studying at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Czech Technical University in Prague, including a two-year professional placement in London.

During his career, he has worked on key retail, office, industrial and mixed-use projects in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, including the extension and refurbishment of Chodov Shopping Centre, for investors such as Unibail-Rodamco, Penta Investments, IKEA and KKCG.

He currently works at CRESTYL on the Dornych project in Brno, one of the largest commercial mixed-use developments in the Czech Republic. He is known for his results-driven approach and strong focus on quality, efficiency and long-term value.

Ondřej Flanderka, Sustainability Manager at Skanska Residential, focuses on strategically guiding development teams in meeting the company’s sustainability goals, reducing the energy intensity of buildings, and seeking new sustainable solutions for current and future residential projects. He deepened his expertise in the energy sector during a work placement in Germany, where he specialized in modern energy technologies. 

Tomáš Hüner graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Brno University of Technology, specializing in thermal machines and nuclear equipment. He began his career at the Dětmarovice Power Plant, where he worked until reaching the position of Deputy Director for Production. He then served as CEO of Severomoravská energetika and later as Country Manager for ČEZ in Bulgaria.

Between 2006 and 2011, he held the position of Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade and served on the supervisory boards of major energy companies, including ČEPS and OTE. He subsequently led energy operations at Vršanská uhelná and headed the Energy Management division and later the Smart Infrastructure operating company at Siemens.

In December 2017, he was appointed Minister of Industry and Trade. Since 1 September 2024, he has been a member of the Board of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ).

Architect and founder of the Projektil Architekti studio. Since 2009, he has been a member of the Czech Chamber of Architects, where he currently serves as Second Vice-Chair, Chair of the Working Group on Sustainability, and a member of the Working Groups on Architectural Competitions and Public Procurement. Within the Czech Chamber of Architects, he also focuses on resilience, Smart Cities, and the Architecture and Building Culture Policy (PASK). In 2023, he successfully defended his PhD thesis on the role of the city architect at the Faculty of Architecture of CTU in Prague. He is actively engaged in architectural education and public outreach and has served as a member of the Urban Development Committee of the City of Písek and the Urban Development Committee of Prague 10.

Alice leads the advisory team for CFO agenda and sustainability services at EY Czech Republic. Together with the Climate Change & Sustainability Services team, she focuses on developing ESG strategies for companies, sustainability reporting (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, GRI), carbon footprint calculations, decarbonization strategies, CSRD audits, and advisory services related to financing sustainable projects. She provides consultancy to numerous clients in the real estate sector and, in cooperation with CZGBC, organizes educational events on practical sustainability topics. She is also a member of the presidium of CBCSD – the Business Council for Sustainable Development. During her consulting career, Alice spent two years working in Canada and five years in the UK. 

Strahinja Mladenović is the ESG  Sustainability Director at Accolade, where he leads the development and implementation of the group-wide ESG and decarbonisation strategy. He  previously worked at EY, PwC, and ENVIROS as an ESG  manager, focusing on sustainability across various sectors. He has extensive expertise in ESG due diligence, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and ESRS, as well as in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and implementing sustainability best practices. At Accolade,he is responsible for coordinating the collection, validation, and reporting of ESG data across the group, supporting green financing, and improving external ESG ratings. He also focuses on aligning the portfolio with the EU Taxonomy, EPBD requirements, and green certifications, including the digitalisation of building management. Additionally, he contributes to the development of the newly established Sustainability department, which integrates environmental and energy management to support the company’s long-term strategic goals. 

Libor Musil began doing business in the construction industry in 1990 and gradually succeeded in building the family company LIKO-S holding a.s. The activities of his family firm have always been based on innovation, and they have introduced many new products to the construction markets of Central Europe. These include products in the areas of interior partitioning, thermal insulation, and modular building systems. The company operates throughout Europe and also has a manufacturing plant in India. One of LIKO-S’s best-known innovations is the so-called “living buildings,” which are covered with plants.

Eva Nykodymová works at Skanska as a Sustainability Manager and Health & Safety Manager. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Czech Green Building Council. At Skanska, she is responsible for all areas related to sustainability, currently focusing primarily on circular economy, energy efficiency, certification, and the requirements of the EU Taxonomy.

Jan Řežáb is a visionary, philanthropist, and founder of the JRD Group, which has been a pioneer of energy-efficient and healthy housing in the Czech Republic for more than 20 years. He has dedicated his career to promoting ecological technologies in residential construction, renewable energy use, and environmentally responsible waste management, and is the author of the first active house in the Czech Republic.

His work has significantly influenced the Czech construction sector and inspired many organisations to adopt more sustainable practices. He actively popularizes renewable energy and ecological solutions through lectures, conferences, media, and social networks, where he is one of the most followed voices in the field.

Pavel Ševela is the Head of ESG for the Czech Republic at CTP. He oversees the sustainability strategy with a focus on decarbonization and energy efficiency, circular principles, and blue-green infrastructure. Under his leadership, CTP is implementing a renovation strategy for its existing portfolio, digital energy monitoring, and innovative technologies such as wastewater heat recovery and advanced HVAC systems. He promotes the “energy efficiency first” approach and connects technical solutions with business models. He supports data-driven development, ESG integration in real estate, and transparent reporting.

He studied Waste Management at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra at a time when waste was said to have great potential. However, since there was little interest in this field at the beginning of the new millennium, he moved into product management.

He has spent nearly 20 years in various positions at Saint-Gobain. Over time, his focus shifted from dry construction systems to building glass, and later to EPD, recycling, and sustainability as a strategic pillar of Saint-Gobain.

Mirek Trnka focuses on a wide range of aspects related to ongoing climate change—from developing a functional, multi-level drought monitoring system through the creation of the www.intersucho.cz  portal, to efforts to make future climate data accessible to the general public via www.klimatickazmena.cz , and initiating the www.climrisk  platform. None of these activities would be possible without close collaboration with colleagues from the Global Change Research Institute, universities, institutions of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. His main role is not only to initiate these platforms but also to implement them, evaluate their usability, and work on their continuous improvement.

As a researcher, he leads or participates in studies analyzing the causes and impacts of drought episodes, heatwaves, and vegetation fires, including efforts to predict their spatial extent and intensity, as well as to understand how these phenomena varied in the past. All of this is carried out with the vision of preventing impacts that society can avoid—among other things, by taking into account the future climatic conditions in which today’s designed structures will exist.