October 23, 2006 —The US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) 2005 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo has been selected by the Tradeshow Week exhibition industry magazine as one of the 50 fastest-growing trade shows in the US and Canada. Greenbuild debuted in 2002 and has since more than doubled in growth.
According to organizers, Greenbuild 2005, held in Atlanta, GA, saw an attendance of nearly 10,000 with an equally impressive 582 exhibitor booths. The inaugural conference in 2002 was marked by over 4,000 attendees and 220 exhibitor booths.
“We are honored,” said Kimberly Lewis, Director of Conference & Events, USGBC. “The growth of Greenbuild mirrors the advancement of the green building industry itself and USGBC is at the forefront. We look forward to what the future will bring.”
Organizers say that recent increased energy costs, climate change, and pollution highlight the need for a collaborative convention to discuss advancements and success stories but also to disseminate the educational tools necessary to implement green practices in the built environment.
Greenbuild is made up of three days of extensive educational programming, workshops, exhibits, and networking events for all professionals in the built industry. This year’s highlights include: over 80 educational programs, more than 700 exhibitor booths, LEED workshops, green building tours, keynote speakers, and a master speakers series. Denver, CO, will be the site for the 2006 conference. For more information visit Greenbuild.
