Join us as we explore the next in sustainability
Stepping Up to Next
Welcome to the 18th Green Building Convention, where the future of sustainable development takes centre stage. Taking place from 11 – 13 November 2025 at the vibrant Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, this year’s theme, Stepping Up to Next is a bold call to action for our industry to redefine progress and innovation.
The built environment accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, making it one of the most significant contributors to climate change. This statistic underscores the urgent need to transform how we design, construct, and operate buildings to secure a sustainable future for generations to come.
Challenging us to raise the bar, push boundaries, and embrace a future that demands more sustainable, efficient, and resilient built environments. It’s about setting new benchmarks, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and pioneering designs that tackle the pressing environmental challenges of today.
This convention is your platform to connect with thought leaders, explore emerging trends, and position yourself as a trailblazer in the sustainability space. Together, we will shape the next chapter of green building and pave the way for an industry that leads with purpose and impact.
I invite you to join us in Cape Town for an unforgettable experience of collaboration, inspiration, and action.
Let’s step up, together.
Lisa Reynolds
Chief Executive Officer
Green Building Council
South Africa
About GBCSA
Transforming the built environment for people and planet to thrive
Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) is a dynamic non-profit organisation that has been at the forefront of advancing sustainable practices in the property and construction sectors since its establishment in 2007.
Committed to creating a greener, more sustainable built environment, GBCSA is proud to be part of a global network that includes the World Green Building Council (WGBC), fostering close collaboration with like-minded organisations worldwide.
As a passionate community of members, professionals, and advocates, GBCSA drives change through impactful advocacy efforts, comprehensive training programmes, innovative certification systems, and a commitment to collaboration.
GBCSA serves as a catalyst for the widespread adoption of sustainable and decarbonised built environments, striving to transform not only South Africa’s built landscape but also to inspire global progress. By redefining the way we build, GBCSA ensures that structures address the needs of the present while safeguarding the planet for future generations.
Past Conventions
17th Green Building Convention
Zero+
2024
16th Green Building Convention
Y/Our Space
2023
15th Green Building Convention
Shifting Years
2022
14th Green Building Convention
One
2021
13th Green Building Convention
Near Possible
2020
12th Green Building Convention
Beyond
2019
11th Green Building Convention
The Race to Zero
2018
10th Green Building Convention | Dare to Lead
2017
The most powerful Green Building gathering in Africa
Connect and engage with a powerful network of thought and business leaders, professionals and decision-makers at Africa’s premier green building gathering.
Call for speakers
Step Up and Be Heard
Are you ready to turn vision into action? The NEXT Stage at the Green Building Convention is your opportunity to showcase bold, innovative green products, services, projects, or initiatives in a fast-paced, lightning-talk style format.
With an engaged and vibrant audience of built environment professionals, this is your chance to step up and share your expertise ideas, and success stories that drive the next level of transformation in the industry.
