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Learn, explore and connect at Circle 2026

Registration + Coffee

Circle 2026 brings the built environment into the resilience era. Under “Forging Resilience” we connect climate risk, insurance, sustainable finance, decarbonization, and data + AI.  

Europe is shifting from emergency response to “preparedness by design”—and buildings are becoming a pillar of security, independence, and long-term value. Circle 2026 is a curated day of interviews, keynotes, and expert discussions spanning finance and insurance, urban policy and planning, venture capital, innovation, and AI-enabled decision-making. Alongside global and European perspectives, we’ll spotlight Italian best practices and leave you with a sharper view of what resilience will mean for assets, cities, portfolios, and standards in the next cycle.

09:00 - 09:25

Circle 2026 Welcome and Opening Keynote – Forging Resilience


Speaker
Peter Templeton
President and CEO @ USGBC and GBCI
Fabrizio Capaccioli
President @ Green Building Council Italia
Kay Killmann
Head of Europe @ GBCI Europe
09:25 - 09:45

Spotlight Italy: Vertical Roots - the Secret DNA of Milan


Speaker
Stefano Boeri
Founding Partner @ Stefano Boeri Architetti
Vessela Valtcheva-McGee
Director, Market Development EE @ GBCI Europe
09:45 - 10:00

2026 Real Estate Snapshot - Europe


Speaker
Andrew Angeli
Global Head of Real Estate Research & Strategy @ Zurich Insurance
10:00 - 10:35

The Resilience Premium: Pricing Climate Risk in Global Real Estate


Speaker
Tsvetelina Kuzmanova
Sustainable Finance Lead @ CISL
Raul García Rodríguez
CEE Lead Strategic Advisory @ Colliers
Chris Pyke
Chief Innovation Officer @ GRESB
10:40 - 11:10

Coffee break


11:10 - 11:30

Milan's Green Blueprint: Institutionalizing Social Impact in Real Estate


Speaker
Fabio Bottero
City Councillor for Public Housing, Milan @ Councillor for Public Housing at the City of Milan
Andrea Vecci
Head of Impact, Sustainability and Communication @ Near spa benefit
Marco Caffi
Director @ Green Building Council Italia
11:35 - 12:10

The Regenerative Developer: Why Net Zero is No Longer Enough


Speaker
Nadia Boschi
Head of Sustainability Europe & ESG Director @ Lendlease Italy
Anna Denell
Chief Sustainability Officer @ Vasakronan AB
Hanane El Hayek
Director, Market Development W. Europe @ GBCI Europe
12:10 - 12:15

Decarbonization & Innovation: Technologies Accelerating a Zero‑Carbon Future


Speaker
George Dimou
Commercial DX Product Strategy Manager @ Daikin Europe NV
12:30 - 13:30

Lunch


13:30 - 13:50

Green Building Materials Jeopardy!


Speaker
Timo Marquez
Senior, Sustainability Marketing Manager @ Saint Gobain
Jean-Pierre Pigeolet
Global LCA & EPD manager @ Knauf
Leonardo Poli
Senior LCA Consultant @ One Click LCA
Iryna Yermakova
EBP Head of Sustainability @ Etex
13:50 - 14:25

Climate-Proofing Real Assets: A Roadmap for Urban Resilience


Speaker
Gloria Brocchi
Head of ESG @ Generali Real Estate
Roxana Dela Fiamor
Global Policy Lead @ USGBC
14:25 - 14:40

Podcast: Healing the Habitat - Real Estate as a „Health Asset“


Speaker
Rossella Ferri
Head of Ecological Transition @ Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
Alex Edds
Chief Advisor & Podcast Host @ Edds Associates & The Future We Build
14:40 - 14:45

Energy Resilience through Smart Planning and Efficient Solutions


Speaker
Salvatore Rugiero
CEO @ RISE srl
14:45 - 15:30

Coffee break


15:30 - 15:55

Transformative Technologies for Real-World Impact


15:55 - 16:05

Double Win: Urban Life and Human Health


16:05 - 16:25

Spotlight: Luxury Retail and Sustainability


16:25 - 17:00

Closing Keynote and Outlook for 2027


21:00 - 23:30Spirit de Milan

Circle Community Meetup, hosted by GBC Italia

GBC Italia graciously invites the entire Circle community to meet up for an after-dinner drink at this vibrant, post-industrial venue. Join us to unwind, mingle, and enjoy the evening with our Italian hosts and Milanese music.