2025 Grey to Green Conference Plans Announced
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is pleased to announce its 2025 Grey to Green Conference schedule! We need to continue to invest in more green and less grey in order to make our communities more resilient and healthier places to live. These regional events will be held in Toronto, Denver, Raleigh, Vancouver, and Houston and provide unparalleled opportunities to stay informed on the latest green infrastructure policies, network with industry professionals, learn new skills and CEUs through expert-led training programs. Learn more about the Grey to Green conference series here.
As part of the conference series, several Grey to Green events will include:
GRIMP (Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional) Training: A hands-on certification program designed to equip participants with the necessary skills for the installation and maintenance of green roofing systems.
All Grey to Green conferences will feature:
Plenary Sessions: Expert-led discussions on topics ranging from climate action plans to accessing federal funding for green infrastructure.
Green Infrastructure Tours: Opportunities to explore local green infrastructure projects and learn from real-world project examples from designers, manufacturers and maintenance professionals.
Meet local suppliers of green roofs and other types of green infrastructure.
Networking Receptions: Enjoy a local beverage and network with industry professionals, policymakers, experts, and advocates to foster collaboration and exchange ideas.
2025 Grey to Green Event Schedule
Grey to Green Conference: Vancouver, BC | May 16
Grey to Green Conference: Toronto, ON | June 19 - 20
Grey to Green Conference: Denver, CO | August 14-15
Grey to Green Conference: Houston, TX | September 25
Grey to Green Conference: Raleigh, NC | October 24
Green Roof Installation & Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training Events
New York City | May 2 at Brooklyn Grange
Toronto | June 19 at Ginkgo Sustainability
Denver | August 14 at Colorado State University
The Green Roof Installation & Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Accreditation is a hands-on training and certification program developed by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) in collaboration with industry experts. This program will be offered during several of the Grey to Greens that will be hosted in 2025. Designed to address the shortage of formalized training and skilled professionals in green roof installation and maintenance, GRIMP equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills. The program covers best practices in installation, waterproofing considerations, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and more.
The Grey to Green conferences will explore the latest advancements in green infrastructure science, economic valuation, asset management, public policy, and best practices in design, installation, and maintenance. GRHC is committed to advancing the green infrastructure movement, fostering collaboration, and making its benefits more accessible to communities worldwide.
For sponsorship and trade show exhibit inquiries, please contact Eric Durnford. edurnford@greenroofs.org. To find out more about an event, go to: www.greenroofs.org/events-2025.
Join us in 2025 to drive green infrastructure innovation and policy forward!
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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 2003. Our mission is to develop and protect the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development, and celebrations of excellence.
We publish The Living Architecture Monitor a quarterly online magazine where industry leaders share their insights and expertise. A variety of short articles on policy, technology, research and case studies help to increase awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, walls and other forms of living architecture.
We also offer free access to The Living Architecture Academy, an online professional development platform which is dedicated to bringing you the best, most up to date professional training information on design, installation and maintenance practices across a wide range of green infrastructure topics. The LAA offers more than 100 short lectures and multi-day courses such as: Green Roof Professional Training, Introduction to Green Walls, Biodiverse Green Roof Maintenance, and more.
We publish the Green Pages: Industry Green Roof and Wall Directory which is designed to support you with your living architecture projects by providing a list of trusted manufacturers, suppliers of accessories, green walls, nurseries, and certified Green Roof Professionals (GRPs). From small-scale residential projects to large commercial installations, this directory has everything you need to find support to create a sustainable and beautiful living space.
From the Living Architecture Monitor
