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Already confirmed in this year’s line-up of impressive speakers are: Richard Fedrizzi, founding
chairman of the US Green Building Council and current Chairman of the WorldGBC; Romilly Madew,
the CEO of the Australian Green Building Council – voted as one of Australia’s top 100 most
influential people in 2012; Gunter Pauli, entrepreneur, author and initiator of the Blue Economy
concept - a plan to develop 100 manufacturing innovations with viable business models that could
generate 100 million jobs in 10 years - all with zero emissions and no waste; Lewis Pugh, an ocean
advocate, pioneer swimmer and explorer who was named as a Young Global Leader by the World
Economic Forum for his potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through inspiring
leadership; and Cameron Sinclair, the co-founder and CEO of Architecture for Humanity, a charitable
organization which seeks architectural solutions to humanitarian crises and brings professional
design services to communities in need. Leanne Manas, an accomplished South African radio and
television presenter, finance journalist and motivational speaker best known for hosting the SABC2
breakfast news show Morning Live, will host as the MC.
“The Green Building Convention is not only about knowledge-sharing – it’s also about like minds
connecting,” says Brian Wilkinson, CEO of the GBCSA. “We have created plenty of opportunity for
delegates to engage with captains of industry and key decision-makers and opportunity to browse
stands showcasing the latest in green building innovation.”
Building value – what to expect
An engaging programme has been designed to both challenge and shift paradigms, which will be
enriched by a world-class exhibition - created to encourage business to business opportunity,
stimulate the green economy and inspire both our global network local and international colleagues.
Underpinned by the ‘ReWire’ theme this year offers several exciting new activities such as city
walking and building tours.
The Reclaim Camissa Tour is an inspiring walk through the ‘place of sweet waters’ - an ancient Khoi
name for Cape Town. Delegates will meander along Cape Town’s waterways, whilst hearing some of
the cultural stories associated with our water system and debating the possibilities of finding a more
sustainable water future in Cape Town.