Giatec to Host Net-Zero Construction Conference, Uniting Industry Leaders for Sustainable Innovation
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OTTAWA, Ontario, March 13, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Giatec®, construction technology company, is set to host the fourth edition of the Net-Zero Construction Conference (N0CC), a virtual event aimed at promoting sustainable practices within the construction industry, on March 14. The conference will feature a keynote address by Chris Ward, President and CEO of Heidelberg Materials NA, highlighting N0CC’s focus on innovative and practical solutions to reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint.
According to a press release from the company, This year’s N0CC will bring together a notable panel to discuss "Advancements in Low-Carbon Construction Technologies," exploring the potential and challenges of adopting these technologies across the industry. The panel, moderated by N0CC Conference Technology Chair Aali Alizadeh, Ph.D., includes esteemed participants from both the industry and academia:
Heather J. Brown, Ph.D., IMI
Brandon Williams, Sublime Systems
Donn C. Thompson, NRMCA
Lisa Barnard, GCP
Jason Weiss, Ph.D., Oregon State University
Pouria Ghods, Ph.D., Giatec
“The construction industry has the power to shape our world — to build not just structures, but communities, economies, and environments. The challenge of reaching net zero is not just a technological hurdle. We must harness the latest in AI and smart materials as well as the power of human ingenuity and determination,” said Aali Alizadeh, CTO and co-founder of Giatec. He added, “I’m elated to see so many participants on a global scale equally interested in the impact that new technologies, innovation, and growing green practices can make in our construction industry. This conference is a beacon and the leaders we will hear from on Thursday are champions of this vision.”
N0CC 2024 is supported by a diverse group of sponsors, with Heidelberg Materials as the Platinum Sponsor. Gold Sponsorship comes from FullForce, and Silver Sponsors include Climate Earth, Command Alkon, EROAD, NRMCA, and Sonocrete. Bronze Sponsors feature Building Transparency, CiDRA Concrete Systems, the Concrete Advancement Foundation, the Concrete Sustainability Council, MIT CSHub, and Sublime Systems, with foundation support from Aecon and The Cement Association of Canada.
The conference will utilize Virbela, an immersive metaverse platform, to facilitate dynamic virtual interactions among attendees. The event will also offer expo sessions, poster presentations, and networking opportunities, featuring presentations from organizations like Command Alkon, Aecon Group, University of Toronto, and Giatec.
N0CC 2024 is a significant step towards integrating sustainable practices in the construction industry. For more information and to register for the event, visit https://netzeroconstructionconference.com/.
Source: Giatec Scientific Inc. via Newswire
