Toronto Grey to Green 2025 Conference to Spotlight Urban Climate Solutions and Green Infrastructure Innovation
Join design professionals, contractors, manufacturers and policymakers on June 20 at the Toronto Metropolitan University for the Toronto Grey to Green Conference, a full-day event dedicated to advancing green infrastructure in response to climate change. Hosted by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, the one day conference will feature expert-led presentations, a trade show, panel discussions and case studies exploring cutting edge green infrastructure topics such as solar green roof integration, blue-green roofs for climate adaptation and food production, new construction standards from NRC, and how best to access green infrastructure incentive programs. Register for the conference or learn more here.
The Grey to Green Conference brings together architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, city officials, students, and other professionals working to build greener cities. Attendees are eligible to earn up to 7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), submitted to AIA, ASLA, APLD, and approved for GRP and GRIMP designations.
The Toronto Grey to Green Conference follows the Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) training on June 19, 2025. GRIMP training will be held at Ginkgo Sustainability HQ in Etobicoke, Ontario. This full-day training offers hands-on instruction for those seeking to gain practical skills and certification in green roof system installation and maintenance best practices. Learn more and register for training here.
Speakers at the Toronto Grey to Green Conference include:
Steven Peck, Founder & President, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Blaine Stand, Professional Resources Manager, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Dr. Karen Liu, Green Roof Specialist, Next Level Stormwater Management
Dr. Farzad Fahimi, Vice President, LEA ConsultingEmma Tamlin & Ana Cuciureanu, Project Leads, City of Toronto Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Bo See Fok, Senior Economic Advisor, Procurement Assistance Canada, Ontario Region
Jeremy Wright, ZinCo Canada & Jeremy Lytle, Sponge Microgrids
Sudhakar Molleti, National Research Council Canada
Eric Durnford, Director of Business Development, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Costa Pavlou, SkySpace; Christian Mahlstedt, Ginkgo Sustainability; Hashem Mousavi, Landvist; Kees Govers, LiveRoof Ontario
Arlene Throness, Urban Farm Manager, Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto continues to lead North America in green roof policy and implementation, driven by its progressive Green Roof Bylaw and strong sustainability agenda. As the city faces intensifying climate pressures, nature-based solutions like green roofs, living walls, and urban forests are essential tools for reducing urban heat, managing stormwater, and enhancing biodiversity.
The Toronto Grey to Green Conference provides a great opportunity to connect with experts, share ideas, and explore solutions that shape healthier, more resilient cities.
As part of its 2025 series, Grey to Green will also visit Denver, Houston, Washington and Raleigh, each offering localized insight and collaboration on urban climate action. See the full lineup of events here. Don’t miss this opportunity - register today and become a bigger part of the green infrastructure transformation!
Thank you to our sponsors: LiveRoof, Soprema Canada, Ginkgo Sustainability, American Hydrotech, The City of Toronto, Structure Monitoring Technology (SMT)
About Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) develops and protects 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. GRHC provides online training through the Living Architecture Academy, publishes the quarterly Living Architecture Monitor Magazine, runs in-person and online conferences and events, advocates for supportive green roof and wall policy, provides resources to our members, celebrates outstanding projects, and more.
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