Regenerative Metropolis Symposium 2026

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SAVE THE DATE!

Join New York Passive House as we kick-off the weekend before Climate Week 2026 for the return of the Regenerative Metropolis Symposium: a premier gathering of the innovators, practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders advancing the future of the built environment. 

Rooted in Passive House principles and expanding into regenerative design, systems thinking, and regenerative economics, this year's symposium explores how we can create buildings and communities that are not only high-performing, but also resilient, equitable, financially viable, and restorative by design. 

Through visionary keynote presentations, groundbreaking project case studies, and interdisciplinary conversations, attendees will gain practical insights into topics including regenerative economics, circular construction, retrofit versus new construction, development finance, prefabrication, material efficiency, operational resilience, and scalable approaches to delivering better buildings at every level. 

At NYPH, we believe that Passive House is more than a building standard, it is a foundation for transforming the way we design, build, and inhabit our cities. The Regenerative Metropolis Symposium brings together the people and ideas pushing our industry beyond sustainability toward truly regenerative outcomes. Featuring internationally recognized speakers, pioneering projects, and conversations you won't find anywhere else, this is a must-attend event for students, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, manufacturers, policymakers, owners, advocates, and the general public committed to shaping the next generation of the built environment. Be part of the conversation. 

Connect with the leaders driving change, discover innovative solutions, and help build a regenerative metropolis one project, one community, and one city at a time.

Summarized agenda for the day, schedule and speakers to be released soon:

• Morning registration, light coffee/breakfast, and networking (9:00 – 9:30 AM)
• Opening remarks and framing keynotes on regenerative economics (9:30 – 11:00 AM)
• Three sessions covering business models, sustainable construction/design, and bioregional case studies (11:30 AM – 4:40 PM)
• Working lunch break with book signing and interactive display (12:50 – 1:50 PM)
• Closing panel and audience discussion (4:50 – 5:25 PM)
• Evening networking reception with refreshments (5:30 – 7:00 PM)
• Interactive elements throughout, including a live public display/poll and pin-up boards

*Please note: By registering for and attending this event, participants consent to the capture and use of photographs, audio recordings, and video recordings for event documentation, promotional, educational, and communications purposes.