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Registration & Networking60 mins
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Sheikh Zayed Theatre20 mins
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Sheikh Zayed Theatre40 mins
Exploring key insights and lessons learned from the Net Zero Accelerator Pathfinder, this discussion will highlight effective strategies, challenges, and successes in the journey toward decarbonisation.
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Conference Break & Networking60 mins
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Sheikh Zayed Theatre60 minsDecarbonising education estates is vital but funding remains a challenge. Looking at case studies, this session will explore barriers, solutions, and funding options for schools, colleges and universities.Chairperson
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Alumni Theatre60 mins
This session showcases two pioneering approaches to sustainable university design. HLM Architects highlight innovative net zero strategies through exemplar projects including Trent View College and NMIS, focusing on offsite construction and whole life carbon. Stride Treglown presents post-occupancy insights from Purdown View, the UK’s largest Passivhaus student accommodation, reflecting on performance data and student wellbeing. Together, these talks offer valuable lessons in designing for carbon neutrality, operational efficiency, and occupant experience—demonstrating how sustainability can be embedded from concept to completion.
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Lunch & Networking75 mins
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Sheikh Zayed Theatre60 minsThis session will reflect key themes such as data integration, sustainability, decarbonisation, and the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across educational estates.Speakers
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Alumni Theatre60 minsDrawing on case studies from schools and higher education facilities, this session explores whether a fabric first approach is the most effective strategy for educational buildings, comparing its advantages and limitations with alternative design solutions.
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Conference Break & Networking45 mins
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Alumni Theatre60 minsThis panel discussion will examine strategies for creating resilience across existing estates, with the aim of enabling continued operation, despite climate events. The session will include case studies from various client groups and how they are responding to the need for resilient estates.Speakers
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Alumni Theatre60 minsHybrid Heating Solutions: Paving the Way to Net Zero in Education Matt Isherwood & Adam Wardley, Barker Associates & Kirsty Anthony, Shires Academy Trust Join education property consultants Barker for ...
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Move to Closing Keynote5 mins
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Sheikh Zayed Theatre40 minsHigher education institutions face a significant challenge in reducing carbon emissions and achieving net zero. This session will explore the critical role of collaboration, shared innovation, and behavioural change in making net zero a reality across university estates. While competition often drives progress, the urgency of climate action calls for a united approach—one that leverages collective expertise, resources, and commitment.
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