BUILDING RETROFITS DAY 2025


November 4, 2025

Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre

6163 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia

 

The Building Retrofits Day is a standalone taking place during Smart Energy | Vancouver.

REGISTRATION DETAILS TO COME

Accelerating the Retrofit Revolution

 

Join industry leaders, policy experts, building owners, and solution providers for a full day dedicated to unlocking the potential of building retrofits in British Columbia and beyond. Taking place alongside Smart Energy | Vancouver, this focused ¾-day program dives deep into the strategies, standards, and financing models needed to scale energy-efficient, climate-resilient retrofits across Canada’s built environment.

 

Whether you're managing a portfolio of mid-sized commercial properties, designing retrofit solutions, or delivering energy programs — this is your opportunity to connect with peers, learn from leading experts, and explore real-world success stories.

 

Who Should Attend?

 

This program is designed for professionals leading or influencing building retrofit decisions, including:

 

Mid-market building owners and operators

  • Asset managers
  • Property & facility managers
  • Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms
  • Government agencies and utility program managers
  • Sustainability consultants and retrofit specialists
  • Retrofit solution providers and technology vendors
  • Financial institutions and public infrastructure investors

What to Expect?

 

Expert-led sessions on:

  • Building performance standards and compliance readiness
  • Retrofit case studies and technical transitions
  • Climate resiliency and adaptation
  • Asset and portfolio-level energy strategies
  • Funding, incentives, and government programs
  • Financing solutions with the Canada Infrastructure Bank
  • Barriers to adoption – and how to overcome them
  • Networking reception to meet speakers, sponsors, and fellow attendees.

 

Why Attend?

  • Learn how to navigate and leverage evolving policy and incentive landscapes
  • Understand retrofit ROI through the lens of asset management
  • Explore scalable retrofit strategies that align with climate and energy goals
  • Connect with solution providers and collaborators across BC and Canada
  • Participate for free with support from our sponsors (limited spots available)

 

Interested in Speaking or Sponsoring?

 

We’re currently finalizing the program and actively seeking organizations interested in contributing content, case studies, and support. Help shape the conversation and position your organization at the forefront of retrofit transformation.