Future-Ready: Transforming Carbon Challenges into Solutions in Maryland
4MLK BioPark
4 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Baltimore, Maryland
Thursday, September 10, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Decarbonizing buildings—addressing operational, embodied, refrigerant, and transportation emissions—is critical to meeting climate goals. The built environment is responsible for over 40% of global carbon emissions and nearly one-third in the U.S. (USGBC, 2023).
LEED v5 raises the bar with stronger requirements for energy performance, whole-building life-cycle assessment, and low-carbon materials, helping projects align with market expectations and regulatory trends. Join USGBC Maryland for a Transformation Forum exploring practical tools, resources and strategies to cut emissions, boost market value, and position your portfolio for an ultra-low-carbon future.
GBCI Continuing Education Hours:
3 Hours
AIA Hours:
3 LU/HSW
What to Expect
Leading Edge Education
Earn CE credit and learn from exclusive content
Peer-to-Peer Engagement
Network with our ever-growing green building audience
Scalable Solutions
Real-world case studies and GBCI tools in action
Agenda at a Glance
- 1:00 PMWelcome and Introductions
- 1:15 PMBuilding Maryland's Low-Carbon Future Panel
- 2:45 PMRecognition of Maryland Organizational Excellence Award
- 2:50 PMBreak
- 3:00 PMFireside Chat
- 4:00 PMProject Showcase
- 4:30 PMUSGBC Wrap-up
- 4:35 PMTour of 4MLK or Reception
- 5:00 PMAdjourn
Special student and emerging professional rates available.
Sponsorship
Reach an engaged audience of green building professionals by signing on as a sponsor.
Benefits vary by level and can include speaking opportunities, exclusive branding and more.
Contact ldewitte@usgbc.org with questions.
About USGBC's Transformation Forums
USGBC’s Transformation Forums convene industry leaders, practitioners, and sustainability professionals to learn and engage around specific, locally relevant topics. Built around growing connections and green building education, forum models adapt to meet audience needs and inspire action. Check out our calendar on usgbc.org to see our upcoming forums nationwide.