Illinois Green Alliance Call for Education Programs 2025

Illinois Green Alliance's Programs Committee is excited to announce a call for education program proposals to enhance our 2025 educational programs calendar!

About Illinois Green Educational Programs:

Illinois Green seeks to increase industry knowledge on the path to net zero buildings through programs that empower others to take action. Our programs strive to inform all industries interested in green building (building owners, managers, engineers, designers, occupants, residents, and more) by creating programs around:
  • Shared best practices around high performance and healthy buildings.
  • Challenges and successes that move the green building market and policies toward a net zero future in Illinois.
  • Removing barriers to implementation of building decarbonization.
  • Demonstrating how high performance technology and building methods are possible anywhere.
We encourage sessions to call on a diverse panel of experts and promote dialogue about the subject matter between panelists and audience members. The programs committee will assist in diversifying speakers if a panel includes multiple speakers from one company/affiliation.

The submission process is similar to that used for conferences. Proposals are submitted through the portal below, including a description of the discussion topic and information about suggested speakers. Proposals will be reviewed by the Illinois Green Programs Committee volunteers and staff. If your proposal is selected, we will work with your team to make any recommended adjustments and to find a suitable date for the event to be held online or in-person in 2025. Accepted programs are subject to alteration as the committee sees fit to best meet our audience and mission.

If you have questions about your proposal or the submission process, please contact mwright@illinoisgreenalliance.org

Deadline for proposal submission is November 15 @ 11:59 PM.
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* Note: We currently have (3) different live proposal options for the below topics (linked):
This form is specifically for educational program proposals. Please check the box below to confirm you are submitting a full education program proposal.

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* Submitter Contact Information

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* Illinois Green is seeking education proposals that closely align with our strategic plan to help mainstream the path to net zero in both new and existing buildings - and all building types throughout Illinois. Please indicate which strategy below best aligns with your program topic.

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* Program Topic and Content:
Please choose the topic that BEST represents your proposed program.

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* Proposed Program Title:
Something short, catchy and informative. May be adjusted by Illinois Green staff.

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* Description (500 words max):
What is the goal and intended impact of your proposed program? Include what perspectives will be shared by the speaker(s) and share if any building certifications will be discussed. Explain why this program is timely and relevant to the green building professional audience.

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* Learning objectives (4):
Please list 4 things that attendees will learn after attending this session.

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* Illinois Green strives to create programming that is directly relevant to or centered around Illinois. Please describe your proposal's relevancy to the Illinois audience.

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Environmental sustainability and social justice are inextricably linked. For that reason, Illinois Green Alliance is continuously working to ensure our organizational mission and strategy are equitable, inclusive, and just. We are committed to equipping our leaders and staff with tools and mindsets that advance equity in our work and dismantle systemic oppression.

Following our commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Illinois Green invites submissions from individuals, teams, and firms that are led by or include significant contributions from individuals who represent traditionally marginalized communities, including women, racial minorities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities, among others. Proposals with ED&I considerations will be prioritized.

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* How does your proposed program plan to address equity in this topic? Please explain any ties your program has to social justice:
If no relation, respond N/A

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* Please share on how your program will include multiple industry perspectives, including those of traditionally marginalized communities or voices:
If no relation, respond N/A

Speaker Information
Please provide information for 1-3 speakers of diverse profession, organization, and background are preferred. Illinois Green Staff will work to make sure speaker suggestions align with our mission and ED&I goals. A tour including multiple speakers from one company/affiliation will not be accepted as is.

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* Please list out your speaker suggestions below with name, organization, and perspective:

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* Moderator Name: (if applicable)

Program Format & Target

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* Program Format/Length:

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* Would you prefer your proposed program to be in-person or virtual?

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* Additional Information: (optional)
Please provide any additional information about the proposed program or presenters that you'd like to share with the program review team.

Thank you for submitting your proposal!
Once you click "done", you will receive a confirmation email from Illinois Green Alliance. Illinois Green staff and/or a Programs Committee volunteer will be in touch with you about the status of your program.

Questions? Contact mwright@illinoisgreenalliance.org

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