Arrival & Check-in
Welcome Remarks
Robb Andrade Overcast InnovationsOpening Remarks
Bert Van Hoof WillowKeynote: PNW Leadership on the National Stage
The keynote address will highlight how the Pacific Northwest is uniquely positioned to lead the US through the energy market transformation.
Ash Awad McKinstryNetworking Break
State of Buildings - What’s Working, What's Not
Building owners and operators are facing a convergence of challenges—rising costs, growing decarbonization expectations, aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, cybersecurity threats, and evolving occupant needs. In this session, leaders from both the public and private sectors will share their candid perspectives on the current state of the industry: what’s working, what’s stuck, and what kinds of solutions they need most.
Tom Anderson Puget Sound Energy
Martin Clinton UMC
Tom Williams DB Engineering
Emily Salzberg Washington State Department of Commerce 
Tom Marseille Sazan GroupInnovation Showcase: Smarter, Safer, More Responsive Buildings
This session will feature four rapid presentations, each highlighting how smart strategies are solving different performance challenges—from energy and emissions to security and space use.
Joe Fernandi Seattle City Light
David McCaughey MacDonald-Miller
Courtney Blodgett Edo
Craig Engelbrecht LONG Building Technologies Bert Van Hoof WillowClosing Remarks
Juan Carlos Blacker Northwest Energy Efficiency AllianceNetworking Happy Hour
Drinks, appetizers, and connecting.
The 2025 SBX in-person event will be held on November 5, 2025 at the Bell Harbor Conference Center in Seattle. More details about the agenda and registration information will be announced soon!
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