BuildingEnergy NYC 2026: Call for Proposals
The call for BuildingEnergy NYC 2026 session proposals is now closed. Thank you to everyone who proposed a session!
| Call for Proposals April 1 - April 24 | Review Period April 25 - June 5 | Notification of Status June 2026 |
We are now accepting proposals for sessions at our 2026 BuildingEnergy NYC Conference, which will be taking place on October 15 with the theme Collaborate, Communicate, Convince. Session proposals will be reviewed by an experienced committee of NESEA Members, and proposers will be notified of their decisions in June.
Conference Theme: Collaborate, Communicate, Convince
As our industry faces urgent decarbonization timelines, rising climate risks, and legislative stalling around climate‑positive design, this year’s BuildingEnergy NYC conference calls on practitioners to work across boundaries, share knowledge with clarity and purpose, and exercise our influence on the many stakeholders who shape our collective future. By leveraging the strength of the NESEA community, its practitioners, educators, advocates, and innovators, we can collaborate more effectively and communicate more powerfully to drive meaningful change.
We’re seeking presentation proposals that explore how we can work together to move toward a collective, climate‑aligned future. Sessions may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Replicable solutions that accelerate impact
- Technologies that increase performance and reduce carbon
- Financing and affordability strategies that expand access
- Cross‑discipline collaboration and integrated project delivery
- Equitable products and projects that center community needs and health
- Messaging, metrics, and tactics that actually persuade decision‑makers
“Collaborate, Communicate, Convince” reflects the skills and strategies needed to advance high‑performance, low‑carbon, and equitable transformation in the built environment. Today’s challenges demand solutions that include collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and communities; communication that clearly conveys the purpose and impact of our work; and the ability to convince key stakeholders to invest in scalable, meaningful solutions.
About the Review Process
BuildingEnergy NYC will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The deadline to submit your conference session proposal is Friday, April 24 at midnight.
Proposals will be reviewed and vetted by a volunteer committee of NESEA members to ensure that conference sessions are data-driven, diverse, and genuinely useful to attendees. Successful proposals are comprehensive and complete upon submission, with confirmed speakers and clear learning objectives. Preference will also be given to proposals that:
- Present innovative material and ideas.
- Have rich data to support claims.
- Include multiple perspectives or companies (especially when discussing specific products & services).
- Describe learning from mistakes as well as from successes.
- Are designed to actively engage attendees in dialogue.
- Feature diverse speakers and panelists.
You must log in or create an account at nesea.org to create a proposal (membership is not required). This allows you to save your proposal as a draft and come back to work on it as often as you like before submitting. You can also use our planning sheet (PDF or Word/Google Doc) to prepare your proposal before submitting.
Please note, NESEA does not provide compensation or reimburse expenses for speakers.
If you have questions or would like help in shaping your proposal, you can also reach out by email to Ben Sachs-Hamilton, Conference Director, at bsachs-hamilton@nesea.org.