Greening BC Skylines Together...
Vancouver’s Grey to Green 2025 conference will explore innovations in green infrastructure and nature-inspired solutions for climate resilience using plants and soils. Don’t miss it!
On May 22-23, GRIN is pleased to co-host two days of Grey to Green at Creekside Community Centre (Vancouver Olympic Village) with Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. From getting up-to-date on current projects and leading edge practices and understanding, to the networking and socializing, it’ll be a great time. Come along for everything, or whatever you can make (even just the happy hour on Friday!).
GRIN is pleased to offer supporters a discount on conference and/or training registration. Make sure you’re on our mailing list before you register.
Thurs. May 22: Green Roof Professional training
On Thursday May 22, we will deliver the Green Roof Professional (GRP) Training (in-person for the first time since covid!). This unique accreditation provides an individual with everything there is to know about green roof design, project management, installation and maintenance, and a successful GRP stamp affirms this. This full-day training is designed for professionals seeking to build hands-on expertise in the design, installation, and maintenance of green roofs. Registration for the training and the conference are separate. Learn more about the GRP here and register here. (To get a GRIN discount, make sure you’re on our mailing list!).
Fri. May 23: Grey to Green Conference
On Friday May 23, 2025, industry professionals in green infrastructure will gather at Creekside Community Centre for full-day event focused on advancing green infrastructure and climate resilience in the region. (Note that GRIN supporters will receive a discount on registration. All you need to do is join our mailing list and then let us know you wish to attend!)
The day will feature expert presentations, panel discussions, and case studies on topics ranging from stormwater management and urban biodiversity, to the integration of solar and vegetated roofing systems. The conference is a key gathering for landscape architects, engineers, policy makers, students, and other industry professionals interested in the future of nature-based solutions in cities. It has been submitted for 6 CEUs with AIA, ASLA, ALPD, and is approved for GRP and GRIMP CEUs.
Featured speakers at the Vancouver Grey to Green Conference include:
- Chris Phillips, PFS Studio
- James Klassen, Roofing Contractors Association of BC
- Steven W. Peck, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.
- Karen Liu, Level Stormwater Management
- Josh Stewart, Soprema Canada
- Giuliana Frizzi, ZinCo Canada: Engineering Reliable Green Roof Systems
- And more!
As part of its broader 2025 conference series, Grey to Green will also visit Toronto, Denver, Houston, and Raleigh, bringing local focus and expertise to green infrastructure conversations across Turtle Island. See all the events here.
Register now to reserve your spot here. Remember: GRIN supporters (anyone on our mailing list) can receive a discount! Just let us know you wish to attend!
As part of its broader 2025 conference series, Grey to Green will also visit Toronto, Denver, Houston, and Raleigh, bringing local focus and expertise to green infrastructure conversations across North America. See all the events here. Register now to reserve your spot here.