Frequently Asked Questions
General information
Cost & Registration
Travel & Housing
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Exhibitors
General infromation
Where is Greenbuild 2009 being held?
Greenbuild 2009 will be held in Phoenix, AZ Nov. 11-13, 2009.
When will the call for proposals open for Greenbuild 2009?
The call for proposals for Greenbuild 2009 opened onsite at Greenbuild 2008.
Visit the Program & Speakers section to submit your proposal and submit an application to be a peer reviewer.
What is the appropriate attire for Greenbuild?
The conference is business casual. Special events such as the Leadership Awards is business.
May I have access to the list of attendees or the list of exhibitors?
As a courtesy to our attendees we do not release our registration list. If you would like information about any of our exhibitors.
Who will attend Greenbuild?
Greenbuild brings together professionals from all aspects of the building industry. Architects, building owners, code officials, contractors, developers, educators, engineers, facility managers, financial service providers, government agencies, green power providers, home builders, interior designers, landscape architects, nonprofit organizations, product manufacturers, schools, universities, students, and urban planners will all be at the conference to share ideas and promote greener building.
Do you have to be a USGBC member to attend the conference?
No, anyone can attend Greenbuild 2009. However, USGBC members will receive discounted rates. Learn more about becoming a member.
What’s included in Greenbuild’s Program?
Greenbuild includes over 100 educational sessions featuring world renown speakers, LEED workshops, off-site educational sessions, and Green Building tours of local sites. Past speakers include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Bill Clinton, Paul Hawken, and David Suzuki.
Cost & Registration
What does it cost to attend Greenbuild?The cost of attending Greenbuild 2009 will vary based on whether you're a USGBC member, how many days you attend and which optional events (e.g. LEED Workshops) you choose to attend.
When does registration for Greenbuild 2009 open?
Registration for Greenbuild 2009 will open in mid February.
What payment types are accepted to register?
You can register using Visa, Master Card, American Express, or a check. The use of purchase orders or vouchers to pay for the conference must be approved on a case by case basis.
How do I recieve the member discount at Greenbuild?
When you register online the system will ask you to identify your company and will automatically apply the discount to all member companies. To look up your company enter the first few words of your company name and choose your correct company from the list that appears below. If you are a new member please allow a week for your company to appear in the system.
Travel & Housing
More information on Travel to and Housing in Phoenix will be available in mid January 2009.
Continuing education units (CEUs)
For which companies is USGBC a provider for CEUs and what may they be applied to?
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for Educational Sessions, Offsite Education Sessions, LEED Workshops, Green Building Tours, and Post Conference Seminars. USGBC is a registered educational program provider for AIA/CES, ASID/IIDA, BOMI and IFMA.
How do I get my CEUs from Greenbuild 2008?
Retrieve a certificate of completion for CEU’s from Greenbuild 2008.
Exhibitors
How do I become an exhibitor at Greenbuild?
Space on the exhibit floor at Greenbuild Phoenix became available for purchase on site at Greenbuild 2008 in Boston. For more information about exhibiting at Greenbuild, please contact Noreen Burke at 312-541-0567 or noreen@corcexpo.com.
